FAA asks airlines to reduce summer operations at JFK, LGA, EWR, and DCA airports
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has asked airlines operating out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK),… Read More »
FAA launches new plan to avoid flight delays in NYC and DC this summer
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced measures to try to avoid a repeat of disruptions at airports serving New… Read More »
Colombia approves Avianca-Viva Air merger
The Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia, Aerocivil) has approved the merger between Avianca and Viva Air… Read More »
Korean Air-Asiana merger faces delays from EU regulators
The Korean Air and Asiana Airlines merger is facing further delays for international approval. The European Union announced that it… Read More »
Airline On-Time Performance: Delta leads in the U.S.
Delta Air Lines was the most on-time at 82.14% of its arrivals in 2022. Allegiant Air came in last with… Read More »
American Airlines lost EU court appeal over Delta’s landing slots
American Airlines lost a court appeal with the European Union Court of Justice on having Delta Air Lines lose the… Read More »
FAA Not Responsible for Airplane Seat Size
Not our job! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not responsible for the size of an airline seat or the… Read More »
FAA approves restarting Boeing 787 Dreamliner deliveries next week
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday Mar. 10 approved Boeing to resume deliveries of its widebody 787 Dreamliner next… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines reports it generated $10B in economic activity for state
Within twelve months, Hawaiian Airlines stimulated $10.2 billion worth of economic activity in Hawaii – about 11% of the state’s… Read More »
When did DOJ last block an airline merger prior to the JetBlue-Spirit deal?
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it would block JetBlue’s bid to merge with Spirit Airlines…. Read More »
US authorizes seizure of $25million Boeing 737 owned by Russia oil firm
The United States has obtained a warrant for the seizure of a $25million Boeing 737-7JU owned by Moscow based PJSC… Read More »
A Challenger 300 jet that experienced deadly turbulence may have had “trim issues”
A Challenger 300 business jet may have experienced problems with its stability before encountering turbulence or some other roughness that… Read More »
Pressure builds on US airlines over family seating fees
The US government has published an online dashboard designed to pressurise airlines into ending family seating fees. The new dashboard… Read More »
DOT Rolls our new family airline seating dashboard
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has introduced a new family seating dashboard that highlights the U.S. airlines that guarantee… Read More »
JetBlue shows benefits of merger with Spirit Airlines
As it awaits a ruling from the U.S. Justice Department, JetBlue has released a report highlighting the pro-competitive benefits of… Read More »
European Commission approves CityJet-Air Nostrum merger
The European Commission approved the merger between two major European regional airlines, CityJet and Air Nostrum. It is the second… Read More »
Watchdog investigates Pete Buttigieg’s use of US government private jet
The US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg’s, use of private jets will be scrutinised by a watchdog within his own… Read More »
TBO Empowers Travel Advisors to Control Commission
TBO Holidays is a booking platform that is making life easier for travel advisors. The company, which launched in the… Read More »
FAA completes rule to increase safety at airports
The FAA has completed a new rule that will help airports detect and mitigate safety problems before they result in… Read More »
The FAA Given One Week Deadline for a Backup Plan to the NOTAM System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Acting Administrator, Billy Nolen, was given one week to create a plan for “a reliable, separate… Read More »
Flight Attendant Union President Responds to FAA Forming Safety Review Team
Sara Nelson, the President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) union, which represents more than 50,000 members, has responded… Read More »
Deaths, Injuries on Antarctica Cruises Prompt Military Investigation
U.S. Coast Guard Activities Europe and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in cooperation with other international authorities, have launched… Read More »
Southwest Airlines faces heavy criticism by the U.S. Senate
Southwest Airlines faced heavy criticism during a hearing in front of the United States Senate on Thursday due to the… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Reveals Timetable for DOJ Ruling on JetBlue Merger
Spirit Airlines is anticipating the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a ruling on whether the airline can move forward… Read More »
FAA to fine United more than $1 million over preflight safety checks
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a more than $1.1 million penalty against United Airlines for allegedly… Read More »
FAA promises changes to prevent repeat of air travel safety system collapse
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration plans to dramatically accelerate replacing the safety system whose failure led to a nationwide air… Read More »