Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is getting closer to reality with new IATA industry standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travelers… Read More »
CIA tips on how to stay safe and think like a spy while traveling
Before I hit the bike path for a long sightseeing excursion in this international hotspot, dressing down in muted colors,… Read More »
European Aviation Safety Agency could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get the 737… Read More »
SalamAir secures IATA’s Operational Safety Audit registration
SalamAir, Oman’s low-fare airline, has secured the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration, a significant milestone in its development. “IOSA… Read More »
Top Six U.S. airline trends for 2023
The past two years have brought surprise after surprise to the airline industry. A pandemic that began in 2020 was… Read More »
Lufthansa flight LH-575 diverted to Luanda as a ‘precautionary measure’
Lufthansa Airlines (LH) flight LH-575 from Cape Town, South Africa to Munich, Germany was diverted to Luanda, Angola on December… Read More »
EASA could mandate Boeing 737 MAX safety retrofits
With legislators on both sides of Congress having differing opinions on whether Boeing must retrofit systems to get the 737… Read More »
TSA Plans to Expand Facial Recognition Technology at US Airports
The Transportation Security Administration is reportedly planning to expand its facial recognition identification system to airports around the United States… Read More »
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 diverted to Karachi due to disruptive passenger
On Saturday, December 3rd, a Turkish Airlines flight traveling from Turkey’s Istanbul Airport (IST) to Thailand’s Phuket International Airport (HKT)… Read More »
Do You Have Your REAL ID? The Deadline Is Fast Approaching
Update: December 5, 2022 at 11:55 a.m. ET This story was written before Monday’s announcement by the United States Department… Read More »
Comedy duo host emergency evacuation slide ‘party’ thanks to Rex Airlines
Most modern commercial aircraft are equipped with an emergency evacuation slide. While it’s comforting to know that you are covered… Read More »
Woman arrested after trying to open airplane door at 37,000 feet and bites passenger
A woman was arrested after trying to open an airplane door mid-flight and viciously attacking a passenger who tried to… Read More »
U.S. Senator wants FAA for details on Boeing 737 MAX alerting system
A senior U.S. lawmaker wants details from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about the safety of the cockpit alerting system… Read More »
Some airlines want to start flying jetliners with just one pilot by 2030
Some airlines want to start flying with just one pilot in the cockpit of passenger planes instead of two. Airlines… Read More »
Aviation firefighters to strike at 27 Australian airports
Thousands of aviation firefighters are planning to take strike action across airports in Australia to protest staff shortages. The four-hour… Read More »
Rwanda gains Category 1 FAA rating, opening up direct routes with the US
The Republic of Rwanda has achieved an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating, according to a recent Federal… Read More »
Brazil’s health agency plans to once again require travelers to wear masks
Over the past year or so, we’ve seen a countless number of countries eliminate mask mandates for travel. Well, Brazil… Read More »
Single-engine plane crashes into power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland
A small aircraft crashed into a high-tension power line tower in Montgomery County, Maryland on the evening of November 27,… Read More »
Saudia Airbus A330 and Libyan Airlines A320 damaged by the extreme weather
A Saudia Airbus A330 and a Libyan Airlines Airbus A320 were damaged by the extreme weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and… Read More »
Couple Delays Flight After Boarding Without Tickets
Now this is not exactly what you want during Thanksgiving week air travel. A couple who arrived at their gate… Read More »
CBP and Princess Cruises Introduce Facial Recognition
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), along with Princess Cruises, are going high-tech in an effort to revolutionize cruise travel…. Read More »
Singapore Airlines A380 diverted to Frankfurt due to cabin pressure issues
A Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) flight from London had to divert to Frankfurt due to issues with the aircraft’s cabin… Read More »
UK airports could end security rules on liquids with new hi-tech scanners
The introduction of 3D scanners at airports could mean passengers no longer have to remove liquids from hand luggage. The… Read More »
Will the new EU entry system cause border chaos?
Entering the European Union is about to get more complicated for non-EU nationals from next year. A new Entry Exit… Read More »
Cruise Ship Passenger Rescued After Falling Overboard
Call it a Thanksgiving Miracle. A cruise ship passenger who was believed to have fallen overboard and been in the… Read More »
Envoy Air pilot who was reported incapacitated mid-flight passes away
An Envoy Air pilot who was reported as incapacitated shortly after takeoff on November 19, 2022, has passed away. Envoy… Read More »