Flight Diverts After Passenger’s Hangry Temper Tantrum
Being hangry is certainly no fun. It’s likely we can all agree on that. But how you handle your hangry… Read More »
TSA Reports Increase in Loaded Guns Found at Security Checkpoints
Agents for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are doing their jobs. Tasked with protecting the nation’s airports, the TSA intercepted… Read More »
Dassault Requests Deviation from EASA for Falcon 6X Certification
Dassault is in the process of certifying its latest private jet, the Falcon 6X. However, the company has encountered a… Read More »
Jetbridge Collapse Results in Door Ripping off American Airlines 787-8
The door of an American Airlines aircraft was ripped off after a jetbridge collapsed at Dublin Airport (DUB). The Boeing… Read More »
Air Canada Boeing 777-300 Incurs Damage in Fire Incident at Montreal-Trudeau Airport
In a recent incident at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on July 9, 2023, an Air Canada Boeing 777-300 faced damages… Read More »
Collapsed rail bridge causes logistical puzzle to maintain 737 MAX production
Boeing’s 737 MAX and P-8 Poseidon fuselage production faces challenges due to a rail bridge collapse in Washington. The collapse… Read More »
Ryanair Flight Altercation: Physical Fight Erupts Between American and British Passengers
A recent incident aboard a Ryanair flight from Malta to London-Stansted Airport (STN) saw a disagreement between two passengers escalate… Read More »
United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Engine Fire Incident at Newark Liberty International Airport: NTSB Preliminary Report
The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a preliminary report recounting an incident at Newark Liberty International… Read More »
Potential Challenges for US Travelers with Europe’s New Border Entry System
The COVID-19 pandemic aside, U.S. travelers have long been able to simply hop on a plane to visit Europe without… Read More »
Former FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker to Lead the Agency
President Biden is expected to nominate Mike Whitaker, a private pilot and the chief operating officer of Hyundai’s eVTOL company… Read More »
How Airlines Choose New Routes: The Factors Behind Route Planning
Choosing which routes to operate and offer to travelers is a complex process that involves careful analysis and consideration. Airlines… Read More »
TSA Reminds Travelers What They Can’t Bring Through Airport Security
Some things are just common sense. Like it should be a no-brainer that you can’t bring a firearm on an… Read More »
Why You Should Start Every Flight with These Pilot-Approved Safety Tips
Ensuring your safety onboard an aircraft is crucial, even though air travel is considered one of the safest modes of… Read More »
US Passport Wait Times Skyrocket as Travel Demand Rebounds
Americans who want to travel abroad may face a long wait to obtain or renew their passports, as the State… Read More »
Woman Tears Down Volaris Mexico Airport Check-in Counters in Dispute Over Ticket Refund
Hell hath no fury like a woman without a valid ticket booking. This is what staff of Mexican low-cost carrier… Read More »
Passenger Alleges Blacklisting by Air Canada After Reporting Flight Attendant
An Air Canada passenger is claiming that he was blacklisted by the airline because of a 2021 incident in which… Read More »
American Airlines’ HEAT Technology Keeps Flights Moving in Severe Weather
American Airlines’ Hub Efficiency Analytics Tool (HEAT) technology has kept adverse weather from grounding 1,000 flights in the last 12… Read More »
EASA Issues Warning on Malfunctioning Doors of Converted Boeing 757 Freighters
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a warning urging operators of certain Boeing 757 freighter conversions to… Read More »
Ryanair Agrees to Pay $10,800 Compensation to Schoolboy for “Terrifying Ordeal” on Flight
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been ordered to pay €10,000 ($10,800) to a schoolboy who suffered a “terrifying ordeal” onboard… Read More »
Cancun Region Is Home to Half of Mexico’s Tourism Scams
The perennially popular Mexican Caribbean resort town of Cancun is positioned to prove American travelers’ top summer destination this year,… Read More »
Air France Passenger Discovers Blood, Feces on Plane Floor
Air France has come under fire after a passenger uncovered blood and feces under his seat on a recent transatlantic… Read More »
Global Peace Index Ranks the Safest Countries in the World for 2023
The Institute of Economics and Peace has revealed its latest Global Peace Index for 2023, ranking the safest countries around… Read More »
Passenger Tackled After Trying to Open Plane Door Ahead of Takeoff
Passengers were forced into action aboard a Ryanair flight from Croatia to London when a man stormed the plane’s exit… Read More »
TSA Screened Record Number of Passengers Over July 4th Holiday Weekend
Well, the pundits were right. They expected a record number of air travelers for the 4th of July weekend, and… Read More »
London Heathrow Runway Temporarily Closed as Drone Comes Within 3 Feet of Finnair A320 Engine
A recent report by the UK Airprox Board highlights a concerning incident where an illegal drone flew within 3 feet… Read More »
US State Department Warns Against Travel to China for Risk of Wrongful Detention
As alluring as it might be, the State Department is advising Americans to reconsider any trip to China. Apparently, there… Read More »