United is blocking some seats due to weight concerns
As Americans get heavier – the percentage of adults considered overweight has gone from 30.6 percent to 41.9 percent from… Read More »
Passenger jailed for four weeks for assaulting Singapore Air cabin crew member
A US court has sentenced a man to four weeks in jail after causing chaos on board a long-haul Singapore… Read More »
China preparing to scrap COVID zero policy to boost air traffic
China is preparing plans to ease the impact of its zero-COVID policy in a bid to boost air traffic. The… Read More »
Emirates suspends Nigeria flights again over trapped ticket revenues
Emirates has suspended flights to Nigeria again because it can’t repatriate ticket revenues from the country. In a statement, the… Read More »
World Cup fans to face flight disruption due to Heathrow workers’ strike
Around 700 workers at Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom will go on a three-day strike demanding a pay… Read More »
Hundreds of flights affected in Europe after uncontrolled re-entry of Chinese rocket
Hundreds of scheduled flights were delayed after Spain closed its airspace due to safety concerns over debris from a Chinese… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Expands Flight Subscription Service to Salt Lake City
Alaska Airlines announced it would expand the pay-by-month flight subscription service to Salt Lake City. As the only carrier in… Read More »
TSA Reduces Cost of PreCheck Enrollment, Renewal
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that enrollment and renewal costs for TSA PreCheck would be reduced. The… Read More »
2022 Travvy Awards Honors the Airline Industry’s Best
In sports parlance, it was a bounce-back year for the airline industry and the suppliers that shined the brightest were… Read More »
United Airlines opens a new grab-and-go lounge in Denver
United Airlines is opening a new kind of lounge at Denver International Airport, and it’s not designed for travelers to… Read More »
Europe pushes Cybersecurity rules for airlines and aviation supply chain
New requirements apply to the aviation supply chain, including plane manufacturers, airlines and weather data providers. New cybersecurity rules in… Read More »
Frontier Airlines to Offer All-You-Can-Fly Pass
Frontier Airlines announced plans to debut a new “all-you-can-fly” program, dubbed the GoWild! Pass, in spring 2023. As part of… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Partners With Lyft for a New Way To Earn Miles
Alaska Airlines has partnered with Lyft for a new way for Mileage Plan members to earn extra miles. Members of… Read More »
Bamboo Airways starts nonstop Hanoi to London Gatwick service
At the end of October, Bamboo Airways launched its first commercial flight connecting Hanoi and London Gatwick. This nonstop service… Read More »
A Sao Paulo United flight turns back midair after protestors block highway to airport
Aslew of international airlines were forced to cancel or severely delay flights to São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport on Monday… Read More »
Qatar Officials Offer to Pay for Flights, Lodging for Some World Cup Fans
Tourism officials in Qatar, site of the 2022 World Cup that kicks off later this month, are offering up a… Read More »
New Study Reveals Airline Passengers’ Top Priorities
A new study found the top concerns for airline passengers in the post-pandemic landscape are focused on simplification and convenience…. Read More »
Delta Air Lines Offers Inclusive Experience for Autistic Travelers
Delta Air Lines revealed an array of resources to travelers taking to the skies with autism spectrum disorder. As part… Read More »
Choose before you fly the best airlines for vegan meal options
Happy World Vegan Day! This day was founded on November 1, 1994 by vegan animal activist Louise Wallis. According to… Read More »
Passenger causes fire in bathroom during a flight to Bangkok
Johnny Jet wrote a post yesterday about how some travelers do really stupid things like getting too close to wildlife… Read More »
Can pilots get speeding tickets for flying too fast?
A ticket for speeding while driving a car is a black mark and can lead to all sorts of problems…. Read More »
US Airlines Promise Better Service for Disabled Travelers
The chief executive officers of several major domestic airlines are pledging to do a better job of servicing disabled passengers… Read More »
Subway Rewarding Travelers Stuck in Airplane Middle Seats With Free Sandwiches
Subway announced a new sweepstakes that will award air travelers stuck in the middle seat a free meal on National… Read More »
British Airways brings back Club World service with brasserie-style dining
British Airways has brought back the full Club World business class service offering brasserie-style dining. The carrier says its return… Read More »
Wizz Air to close base in Moldova from December due to safety threats
Wizz Air will close its base at Chisinau International Airport (KIV) in Moldova for an “indefinite period”, according to the… Read More »
Which Airlines, Airports Lost the Most Luggage This Year?
Checking your baggage can be among the most stressful parts of the air travel journey for anyone who has either… Read More »