What is the current state of Ukrainian civil aviation after six months of war?
Two important events occur on August 24, 2022: the Ukrainian Independence Day and the six-month anniversary of the start of… Read More »
First Palestinians to fly from Israel’s Eilat-Ramon Airport arrive in Cyprus
For the first time in history, a group of Palestinians from the West Bank flew out from Israel’s Eilat-Ramon Airport… Read More »
Flight Attendants explain the most annoying things passengers do
We asked flight attendants about the most annoying things passengers do on planes — here’s what they said. As any… Read More »
U.S. State Department warns travelers of ‘kidnapping risk’ in some parts of Mexico
The U.S. State Department issued an updated Travel Advisory Wednesday for U.S. travelers visiting Mexico, including new state-level advice and information on “kidnapping risk.”… Read More »
Barcelona bag thief caught on TV camera
As well as its unique architecture and lively nightlife, Barcelona has become world famous for its pick pockets and bag… Read More »
A French backpacker who went missing in Egypt returns after one year
A French backpacker who went missing in Egypt a year ago has safely returned home to Paris, a lawyer representing… Read More »
TSA agents find pen gun inside passenger’s luggage at Logan Airport
A covert pen gun was found inside a passenger’s luggage at Logan Airport on Saturday Aug. 13. A TSA spokesperson… Read More »
How to travel safely and legally with a gun
Preparing for travel is one of the most important parts of planning a vacation, and people who want to bring… Read More »
Australian tourist arrested for rides through Pompeii
An Australian tourist is facing charges in Italy after getting caught riding a moped through the ruined city of Pompeii…. Read More »
Over 2,000 tourists are still stranded in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur region
Over 2,000 tourists are still stranded in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as of Aug. 13 evening with over… Read More »
Apple AirTag Foils Airline Worker Accused of Stealing Luggage
Police in Florida arrested an airline worker suspected of stealing luggage containing more than $16,000 in jewelry and goods –… Read More »
Boeing has fixed potential malicious hack for some its flight planning software
A digital vulnerability in the computer systems used on some Boeing aircraft that could have allowed malicious hackers to modify… Read More »
Indian government asks airlines to share PNR details of international passengers
Airlines operating in India will be required to mandatorily share Passenger Name Record (PNR) details of all international passengers with… Read More »
HRS Adds GeoSure Data to Procurement Service
HRS has integrated data from safety and security assessment provider GeoSure into its lodging and meetings procurement service, the company… Read More »
Hungary imposes $779,464 fine on Ryanair for breaching consumer rights
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has been hit with a HUF 300 million ($779,464) fine by Hungarian authorities for breaching consumer… Read More »
Bomb threat sees Taiwan airport tighten security ahead of Pelosi visit
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) was forced to implement additional security measures to secure flight safety after an alleged bomb… Read More »
FAA proposes secondary physical flight deck barrier on commercial flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that would require certain commercial aircraft in the US to install a… Read More »
Unruly Airline passenger’s violent attack forces emergency landing
Echoing last year’s all-time high for disruptive airline passengers, one man’s crazed behavior caused his Virgin Atlantic flight—traveling from London… Read More »
American woman attacked on holiday warns others to take out full travel insurance
A young woman who was attacked by a stranger on holiday has urged fellow travellers to check their insurance, after… Read More »
U.S. FAA is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a second barrier to the flight deck
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday Jul. 27 it is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a… Read More »
At Select TSA Airport Checkpoints, You Won’t Need to Show Your Boarding Pass
If you’ve been through an airport security checkpoint, you know the hassle of juggling your ID, boarding pass, phone (watching… Read More »
ICAO report condemns Belarus for faking Ryanair FR4978 bomb threat
A report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the diversion of a Ryanair in May 2021 flight slams… Read More »