How space-based ADS-B plane-tracking tech is changing flying across the North Atlantic
Big changes are happening over the North Atlantic, the busiest piece of Oceanic airspace in the world. Since the 1960s,… Read More »
U.S. FAA expands use of review boards in certifying airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday Feb. 28 it is expanding the use of independent safety expert groups… Read More »
Jet Airways Boeing 737 nearly crashes after pilot performs six go-arounds
A Jet Airways 737-800 performed an unprecedented six go-arounds before landing safely on the seventh approach, albeit with insufficient fuel…. Read More »
Moscow bans air space in response to Western sanctions, forcing airlines to reroute their flights
Airlines on Monday Feb. 28 braced for a potentially lengthy sanctions war after the EU banned Russian airlines and Moscow… Read More »
More European countries ban Russian flights from their airspace
A growing number of countries in Europe announced Sunday Feb. 27 that they were closing their airspace to Russian planes… Read More »
TSA PreCheck program expands to first international destination
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its PreCheck program has been extended to an international location for the first time… Read More »
Will the next FAA Administrator be a United Airlines pilot and former U.S. Congressman?
Steve Dickson is leaving behind a legacy focused heavily on safety as the departing Federal Aviation Administration Administrator. Dickson announced… Read More »
Ukrainian airspace closes as Russian forces invade
Ukrainian Airspace has closed to civil aviation overnight as Russian forces move into the country. The action follows months of… Read More »
Flight diverted to Albuquerque after public urination and obscenities
Part of Southwest Airlines’ slogan is: “Low fares. Nothing to hide.” One passenger apparently took the second part a little… Read More »
FAA says 5G could affect radio altimeters in most Boeing 737s
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to issue a directive warning that 5G wireless operations could impact radio altimeters in… Read More »
“Air rage” is complicating travel in North America and Europe, but not so much in Asia
The videos light up social media and dominate news headlines. From verbal confrontations to all-out brawls, scenes of airplane passengers… Read More »
Amadeus Adds TestFwrd Covid-19 testing option at booking
Amadeus is partnering to distribute through its booking channels Vienna-based Covid-19 testing and certification platform provider TestFwrd’s self-testing solution. TestFwrd… Read More »
Delta CEO continues push for national No-Fly list
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian continued his push for a national no-fly list for the most egregious unruly passengers… Read More »
Pegasus becomes one of the first airlines to offer IATA’s Travel Pass
After signing an agreement with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to be the first airline in Turkey to trial… Read More »
In the new Netflix documentary “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing”, the errors and oversights that led to the 737 Max crashes are examined
“All those agencies failed us”: inside the terrifying downfall of Boeing For the vast majority of travelers, stepping foot on… Read More »
Here’s what it’s like to self-test for your flight back home from spring break
While scores of American spring breakers will soon descend on Florida hot spots like Daytona Beach and Panama City as… Read More »
Flight Attendants Unions Asking for Extension of Mask Mandate
Despite a precipitous fall in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country, and an increase in the call for… Read More »
Medical experts are divided about travel safety if you’re vaccinated, boosted and recovered
Millions of people are now vaccinated, boosted and newly recovered from Covid-19 infections caused by the omicron variant. They have… Read More »
Emirates flight to Washington flew too low over Dubai, investigators reported
A long-haul Emirates flight heading to Washington in December failed to properly climb and flew incredibly low and fast over… Read More »
What relaxed COVID restrictions in Canada mean for travelers
Canada has announced it will relax its COVID-related travel requirements from February 28th. With COVID cases on the decline, Canada… Read More »
Two American Airlines employees brawl one stabbed
A verbal dispute between a pair of American Airlines employees turned physical and, ultimately, violent on Tuesday. According to a… Read More »
Eight Republican Senators say they will reject a ‘No-Fly List’
A day after it was revealed that the airline industry and the Biden Administration have been collaborating “for months” on… Read More »