We’ve been warned about drones but can we prevent another Gatwick?
Waiting at the airport in Antigua on Friday evening with her 10-year-old son, Shemar, Shemika Simon must have wondered whether… Read More »
Aeromexico Boeing 737 jet damaged in midair drone strike
Aeromexico is investigating whether a drone slammed into a Boeing 737 jetliner as the aircraft approached its destination in Tijuana,… Read More »
New ‘Smart Skin’ tech warns of strain in aircraft and bridges
Thanks to one peculiar characteristic of carbon nanotubes, engineers will soon be able to measure the accumulated strain in an… Read More »
Tips on how to counter jet lag
Let’s face it, flying across time zones is great for our spirit and our soul, yet it wreaks havoc on… Read More »
Delta introduces new biometrics program across its Delta Sky Clubs
Delta Sky Club members who have signed up for CLEAR’s biometric service can now use their fingerprints to enter all… Read More »
What are the world’s safest – and least safe – airlines for 2018
Qantas once again tops the list, as airline fatalities and crashes reach all-time low. Last year was statistically the safest… Read More »
The Impacts of Overtourism Have Reached Thailand
Authorities in Thailand have announced that Maya Bay, on the Thai island of Koh Phi Phi Leh (made famous by… Read More »
British Airways starts boarding with biometrics technology at Orlando Airport
Passengers flying with British Airways from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to London Gatwick can now enjoy a secure and seamless… Read More »
The story behind ending mid-air collisions
The first collision between airliners occurred in 1922 in France. The loss of both airplanes and all occupants proved the… Read More »
Travel Insurance Being Used More Broadly
For many consumers, the more expensive a vacation is, the higher likelihood they will purchase travel insurance for fear of… Read More »
Jetmakers to explore single pilot planes
Boeing and other plane manufacturers are exploring single pilot planes to cut costs. Cargo planes likely to be first on… Read More »
TSA officers prepare for huge crowds at MSP on the day after The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is not only perhaps the biggest date on the year’s sports calendar, it’s also one of the biggest… Read More »
Video: Managing medical emergencies at 30,000 feet
Phoenix-based company helps with in-flight medical emergencies. MedAire MedLink receives calls from a flight attendant, the cabin crew or pilot… Read More »
Serial stowaway arrested at Chicago O’Hare Airport
A woman notorious for sneaking onto commercial airplanes has once again been arrested – this time after making her way… Read More »
Beijing now offers six-day visa-free stays
Travelers from more than 50 countries going through Beijing as well as Tianjin and Hebei province while transiting on to… Read More »
Airlines testing new technology to replace boarding passes
With more than 2 million people per day moving through the nation’s airports, airlines are testing new technology to improve… Read More »
Apple’s Tim Cook will fly only by private jet due to security and financial concerns
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has been ordered by the firm to use only private jets for both business and… Read More »
Rage in the air
By the time you read this, there will almost certainly have been at least one further example of the “new”… Read More »