Plane Exorcised by Voodoo Priests Following Lightning Strike
A plane that was struck by lightning while waiting at an airport in the Western African nation of Togo was… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Launches New Codeshare Agreement With Qatar Airways
As Alaska Airlines expands its global reach with our oneworld partners, we proudly announced today the launch of a codeshare… Read More »
Allegiant Announces 23 New Nonstop Routes
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced 23 new nonstop routes for fall vacation and winter holiday travel to destinations across the United… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches Independence Day Sale
Southwest Airlines is celebrating the Fourth of July with an “Independence Yay Sale” this summer. Now through Thursday, July 8,… Read More »
United Sends Messages With Biggest Plane Order in Company History
United Airlines this morning sent a message to the aviation industry – the pandemic is over. The Chicago-based carrier announced… Read More »
Southwest Hopes Higher Wages Means More Workers
Barely a week after saying that a lack of planes and workers contributed to the decision to cancel numerous flights into… Read More »
Air Travel Continues Steady Increase
At this rate, by the end of the summer air travel could be right back to where it was in… Read More »
FAA denies next certification step for Boeing 777X
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a letter to Boeing that it would not certify the planned 777X airplane until mid-to-late… Read More »
Finally, A Heartwarming Airport Story for a Change
Just what we needed in the midst of face mask disputes, drunk passengers and physical altercations – a heartwarming airport… Read More »
Passengers bringing their own alcohol is a big problem says American Airlines CEO
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker told employees he understands their frustrations over the growing trend of passengers slipping their own… Read More »
Southwest Cancels Hundreds of Flights, Delays Over a Thousand
Now it’s Southwest Airlines’ turn to face the realities of reconciling a quicker-than-expected return to travel with a lack of… Read More »
Passenger Jumps Out of Plane Taxiing at LAX
A male passenger on a SkyWest Airlines flight was able to open an emergency door and operate the inflatable slide… Read More »
After Backlash, Frontier Airlines Rescinds “COVID Recovery Charge”
Facing backlash on social media and elsewhere, Frontier Airlines has rescinded a “COVID recovery charge” that was in place for… Read More »
Frontier Airlines Begins Nonstop Flights From Miami to The Bahamas
Frontier Airlines’ inaugural flight into The Bahamas was celebrated yesterday upon its arrival in Nassau, home to the country’s largest airport and international… Read More »
Police Arrest Suspect Who Drove Onto LAX Runway While Prince Harry Awaited Flight
Two runways at Los Angeles International Airport were briefly closed Thursday night when an unidentified driver smashed a car through… Read More »
TSA Officers Bitten, Assaulted at Two Separate Security Checkpoints
In the wake of rising rates of assault against its officers at security checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has… Read More »
Passenger accused of trafficking his own special needs daughter
A man accused of human trafficking his special needs daughter is speaking out, highlighting the need for training on an… Read More »
San Diego International Airport Goes Green
The San Diego International Airport (SAN) has enrolled in the San Diego Community Power (SDCP), a non-profit renewable energy program, which will provide the… Read More »
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly To Resign in 2022
Southwest Airlines this morning announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly will step down next year after 17… Read More »
FAA Announces $8 Billion in Grants for Airports Impacted by COVID-19
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced airports around the United States were awarded $8 billion in federal grants to help them offset… Read More »
Emirates Offering Free Stays at 5-Star JW Marriott Hotel
Emirates is now offering a complimentary stay at one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel, when… Read More »
Airline Officials Want Stronger Penalties for Unruly Passengers
Airline officials and industry stakeholders are asking United States Attorney Merrick Garland to maximize penalties for unruly passengers, as the… Read More »