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 »
Ukraine declares airspace over the country is “currently open”
The Ukraine has declared airspace over the country is “currently open and accessible for flight planning” as the threat of… Read More »
Ukrainian Airline is moving aircraft out of the country following U.S. warnings
This followed a warning from the US State Department that Russia could invade at any time, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA)… Read More »
Airlines, Biden Administration Working on No-Fly List
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian wrote a letter to the Department of Justice two weeks ago, asking for help… Read More »
Tips for Flying Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Your Takeoff To-Do List Whether you’re taking an overnight business trip or flying halfway around the world for the vacation… Read More »
Mexican Military to Handle Security at Cancun, Cozumel Airports
The President of Mexico announced the Ministry of National Defense and SEMAR would take over security at several airports across… Read More »
Unruly Passenger Forces American Flight to Divert
Just one month after the Federal Aviation Administration was happy to report a 50 percent drop in incidents in the… Read More »
Most unruly passengers escape serious punishments
The punishments don’t appear to be fitting the crimes. At least not in quantity. The majority of the nearly 6,000… Read More »
The Worst Airplane Passenger of 2022
The unruly passengers aren’t going away. It’s been an issue that became worse throughout the pandemic, and this week we… Read More »
CDC Updates Guidelines and Travel Health Notice for Cruise Industry
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new optional guidance for the cruise industry on Wednesday…. Read More »