FAA imposes new ‘cumbersome’ rules to improve safety
In what one general aviation (GA) lobby group calls “a stunning turnabout”, the Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that owners… Read More »
Man who refused to wear mask on flight fined $10,500
A man who refused to wear a mask on an Allegiant flight departing from Utah has been fined $10,500. The… Read More »
United Airlines to add more flights in anticipation of higher holiday travel
United Airlines said on Friday it would add nearly 150 flights to cities in the United States, Central America and… Read More »
Northrop to build homes on moon orbit under $935 mln NASA contract
Northrop Grumman Corp won a NASA contract worth $935 million to develop living quarters for the U.S. space agency’s planned… Read More »
U.S. FAA begins use of system to reduce impact of launches on airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has started to use a new tool intended to better integrate commercial launches and reentries into… Read More »
American Airlines says it flew three times as many passengers over July 4 weekend compared with 2020
American Airlines said it flew 2.7 million people over the July Fourth holiday weekend, almost three times as many as last… Read More »
Amtrak invests $7.3 billion in new fleet of modern trains to service Northeast
Amtrak is investing $7.3 billion in a new fleet of state-of-the-art trains, including some of its first hybrid-electric powered trains, to… Read More »
IATA airlines head sees transatlantic re-opening in weeks
The head of global airline body IATA said he was cautiously optimistic about demand for travel in the second half… Read More »
Frontier Airlines celebrates 27 Years of operations
The American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines has turned 27 years old, and is putting on a celebration to commemorate… Read More »
Flight attendants report unprecedented bad behavior aboard airlines
Instances of unruly behavior have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic. The FAA on Tuesday said it received about 3,271 reports… Read More »
Satellite imagery company Planet Labs is going public, backed by Google, BlackRock and Marc Benioff
Satellite imagery and data specialist Planet Labs is preparing to go public, announcing on Wednesday that it will merge with… Read More »
Porter Airlines returns this fall with service to 4 U.S. cities
Toronto-based Porter Airlines announced Monday that it will begin service to four U.S. cities, including Boston, in September, after suspending operations for… Read More »
Airline passenger could be fined $13K for drinking, face mask violations on flights
A passenger on a flight from San Diego to Las Vegas in January may be fined up to $13,000 for… Read More »
NTSB to interview pilots, survey site of ditched old 737 cargo plane off Hawaii coast
National Transportation Safety Board investigators plan to use sonar imaging to try to locate a Boeing 737-200 cargo jet that… Read More »
U.S airlines predict ‘Staffing shortage is across the board’ for this summer
This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers. Southwest Airlines customers have struggled with… Read More »
These are the most-searched ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online…. Read More »
Airlines waive change fees for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa nears
Major U.S. airlines relaxed ticket change policies for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa approached the state. Heavy rains… Read More »
Boeing 737 cargo plane makes emergency water landing off Hawaii
A Boeing 737-200 cargo plane made an emergency landing in the ocean near Honolulu early Friday after pilots reported engine trouble, the… Read More »
TSA screenings surpass 2019 levels as airlines, airports scramble to staff
The Transportation Security Administration said that airport screenings have climbed above 2019 levels for the first time in the pandemic,… Read More »
Pilot calls for tougher legal action for unruly passenger behavior
An American Airlines pilot and union official told CNBC on Friday that on-board passenger disturbances do not go unnoticed in… Read More »
Online retail giant Amazon’s emissions from fossil fuels soared 69% last year
However, Amazon depends on fuel-burning planes and trucks to ship billions of items around the world. In fact, it announced… Read More »
AmEx adds private-jet charters, hotel credits in Platinum revamp
American Express is upping the ante to win more premium-card customers. The credit-card giant is adding a raft of new… Read More »
American Express is changing its platinum card for those staying closer to home
“We’re not just setting a new bar, we are creating a new category,” says AmEx SVP Rafael Mason. American Express… Read More »
Virgin Orbit to double launch rate next year, CEO says: ‘We can turn any airport into a spaceport’
Sir Richard Branson’s private space venture Virgin Orbit launched its second successful satellite mission this year on Wednesday, with CEO… Read More »
Why abusive incidents on US flights have surged recently?
Reports of abusive or violent incidents on US flights have surged recently. Pandemic-linked factors are driving the behaviour – and… Read More »
United’s latest jets will offer Bluetooth for in-flight entertainment
United Airlines is adding a long-awaited feature to the in-flight entertainment seatback screens of its new Boeing 737 Max 8… Read More »