Delta, United Airlines delay resumption of flights to Cuba
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that Delta Air Lines and United Airlines would be temporarily permitted to… Read More »
Qantas and Virgin Australia launch Pride Flight ticket sale for SYD WorldPride
Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia have launched the sale of Pride Flight tickets for Sydney WorldPride 2023. WorldPride is… Read More »
Emirates to celebrate Diwali on all flights to India from October 23-28
Emirates will be honoring Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, on board its flights to Indian cities between October 23-28,… Read More »
Southwest Offering 20% Off Base Fares for Fall & Winter Travel
Southwest Airlines’ Rapid Rewards frequent flier program is now offering a new promotion with up to 20 percent off base… Read More »
American Airlines Reaches settlement in checked baggage fee lawsuit
American Airlines will pay at least $7.5 million as part of a lawsuit settlement reached last week against the carrier… Read More »
Plane diverted after off-duty pilot bites cabin crew member’s finger
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (JKT) was forced to make an emergency… Read More »
Emirates resumes daily Taipei flights after Taiwan drops quarantine restrictions
Emirates announced that it will resume daily flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) starting… Read More »
Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after drunk passenger bites attendant’s finger
The attendant went to calm him down during the flight. The passenger was identified as Muhammad John Jaiz Boudewijn. Boudewjuin,… Read More »
TSA Screens Highest Number of Daily Passengers Since February 2020
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it screened 2,494,757 airline passengers on Sunday, the highest daily total… Read More »
Senator Wants Travelers to Complain to FAA About Smaller Airplane Seats
United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraged travelers on Sunday to tell the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) they do… Read More »
Two Black comedians file lawsuit over police jet bridge stops at Atlanta airport
Police officers stopped Eric André as he boarded a flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles in April 2021 and, a… Read More »
Consumer Group Asking FAA for Faster Action on Airline Seats
One of the leading consumer advocacy groups for airline passengers, FlyersRights.org, is asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speed… Read More »
Dominican Republic Offering a Break on Airfares
Here’s one way to help increase tourism and give air travelers a modest break on soaring airfares. The Dominican Republic… Read More »
Holiday Airfares Could Reach Record Highs
Since the spring and summer travel season ended with Labor Day Weekend, air travelers have been hoping the airlines are… Read More »
Lufthansa reveals its next-generation seating
Lufthansa has revealed Allegris, a range of new seating for its long-haul aircraft, developed exclusively for the Lufthansa Group. The… Read More »
Lufthansa unveils new long-haul cabins with suites and Sleeper’s Row
Lufthansa’s (LHAB) (LHA) long-haul flights are getting a makeover, with new premium cabins to arrive in 2023, including suites in… Read More »
Airfare Prices Continue to Rise
Data from the United States government showed that airfares rose over 40 percent in September compared to the same month… Read More »
Airlines’ electronic rules explained about AirTags, smart bags and lithium batteries
People with AirTags have been receiving some mixed signals about whether the tiny tracking devices are allowed on flights. Apple’s… Read More »
Emirates upgrades Dubai-Narita route to A380s after Japan reopens to tourists
Emirates is enhancing and upgrading its route from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Narita International Airport (NRT) with the deployment… Read More »
Apple AirTags allowed on Lufthansa flights after all
Good news for passengers with Apple AirTags! They are allowed in checked luggage when flying Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), the German… Read More »
Mexico Eliminates Face Mask Requirement for Air Travel
Masks will no longer be mandatory on flights operated by Mexican airlines. Little by little, the use of masks in… Read More »
TSA Planning New Cybersecurity Rules for Aviation Following Pro-Russia Attack
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a series of new cybersecurity requirements for critical aviation systems after several airport websites… Read More »