The most common crime in UK hotels isn’t theft
“Violence against another person” is by far the most common criminal offense reported in U.K. hotels, new data shows. Statistics… Read More »
FAA turns down airline request to hire less-experienced pilots during shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rejected a request from a regional air carrier to hire less-experienced flight crew to… Read More »
American Airlines discloses data breach after phishing scam in employee email
Are you an American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) account holder? Then we suggest checking your email. The airline has confirmed that… Read More »
Chinese regulator meets Boeing to review 737 MAX operation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a meeting with Boeing in Zhoushan, Zhejiang on September 14, 2022, to… Read More »
China to loosen border restrictions for some tourists
China today said it would said it would ease border restrictions to allow some foreign tourists and visitors to enter… Read More »
Netherlands lifts the last of Its COVID-19 travel restrictions
As of this past Saturday, September 17, the Netherlands has lifted the last of its COVID-related requirements on international travelers,… Read More »
Panama removes all entry restrictions
Panama became the latest country to announce it is dropping its COVID-related travel restrictions. As pointed out by the website… Read More »
Screaming passenger attempts to hijack EasyJet A320 plane mid-air
An easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft, which was supposed to fly to Paris, diverted to Lyon after one of the passengers… Read More »
FAA Nominee says allegations are false as Senators investigate
President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration defended himself after being named in a search warrant in… Read More »
India’s aviation regulator to tighten alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reintroducing mandatory alcohol tests for both flight and cabin crew as part… Read More »
Worker at LAX pulled unconscious from FedEx aircraft fuel tank
A man had to be rescued early Wednesday Sept. 14 after falling unconscious while working on a FedEx fuel tank… Read More »
U.S. airline passenger sentenced to 4 months in prison for interfering with flight crew
A New York City woman was recently sentenced to four months in prison for interference with flight crew members, according… Read More »
Four International Airports Added to TSA PreCheck Program
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the expansion of its PreCheck program with the addition of Air Europa, Flair, Volaris… Read More »
Retired Nurse on Spirit Flight Saves Baby’s Life
Retired nurse Tamara Panzino was relaxing and reading a book during a Spirit Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Orlando when… Read More »
Volotea flight goes around after approaching French airbase for landing
A Volotea Airbus A319 began to approach the Landivisiau naval airbase in Brittany before going around and landing at the… Read More »
Ponant Reduces Its COVID-19 Measures
Luxury small-ship cruise line Ponant announced that, with the COVID-19 situation improving, it is relaxing its pandemic-related health protocols. Starting… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Updates Health Guidelines
Virgin Voyages, the upstart cruise line started by Sir Richard Branson, has joined dozens of other cruise lines and travel… Read More »
Boeing reports safety oversight improved, but some engineers remain wary
In January 2022, a Boeing 777X with new giant folded wingtips sat in the fog at Paine Field in Everett…. Read More »
Air France’s safety rating downgraded after pilot fight
Air France’s safety rating has been downgraded after two of its pilots were suspended for fighting in the cockpit. The… Read More »
Japan Raises Daily Cap on Arrivals, Drops Some COVID-19 Restrictions
Japan officially relaxed its coronavirus travel restrictions on Wednesday, but international travelers must still apply for visitor visas that limit… Read More »
Jetstar grounds several Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to technical faults
Several Jetstar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliners have been grounded because of technical issues, leading to widespread cancellations affecting thousands of… Read More »
Video Shows Cessna, Delta 757 Nearly Collide Mid-Air Over Orlando Airport
In what could have been a tragic disaster, the pilot of a single-engine Cessna plane was forced to take evasive… Read More »
Saint Lucia Eliminates Pre-Testing Protocols
Another destination is dropping its pandemic-related requirements for international visitors. Government officials on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia announced… Read More »
Fiji No Longer Requires Post-Arrival Testing
Fiji no longer requires that international travelers take COVID-19 when they arrive at the destination. The change in protocol took… Read More »
Barbados Updates Cruise Protocols
The beloved Caribbean island of Barbados has updated its port entry guidelines for cruise travelers, no longer requiring fully vaccinated… Read More »
Air travel is safer than ever, only one fatal accident per 22 million flights in 2021
How safe is air travel? Last year, when large commercial jets took off 21.6 million times throughout the world, there… Read More »