The Shutdown Is Pushing U.S. Air Safety Workers to the Breaking Point
Federal aviation employees insist that flying remains safe despite mounting strain on air traffic controllers and transportation security staff—but passengers… Read More »
How the Ongoing Government Shutdown Is Disrupting Air Travel
As the government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, the U.S. air travel system is facing mounting strain. Even… Read More »
“Playgrounds & Toys” Exhibition at the Benaki Museum Athens
ART for The World Donates “Playgrounds & Toys” Collection to the Benaki Museum in Athens PLAYGROUNDS & TOYSOpening October 29,… Read More »
Airlines Suspend Madagascar Flights Amid Unrest and Army Revolt
Madagascar has been gripped by growing unrest since late September, with demonstrations erupting across multiple cities and escalating tensions in… Read More »
Pan Am Relaunch Advances: Business Plan Filed, FAA Certification Started
Plans to revive the legendary Pan American World Airways are taking concrete shape. On October 9, aviation merchant bank AVi8… Read More »
US Moves to Ban Chinese Airlines From Using Russian Airspace
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed new restrictions that would bar Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace… Read More »
Swiss Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900 Flagship Jet
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a member of the Lufthansa Group, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900,… Read More »
Malta Air 737 Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Manchester Due to Low Fuel
A Malta Air-operated flight from Italy to Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing in Manchester after coming dangerously… Read More »
Delta Avoids Shutdown Impact — CEO Warns of Risks from Controller Shortage
Delta Air Lines says it has largely escaped operational disruption from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown—yet CEO Ed Bastian cautions… Read More »
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Merge Systems and Loyalty Programs
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have taken a major step toward their merger by beginning the integration of their passenger… Read More »
Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet Crash that Killed 38
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Oct. 9 said that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani… Read More »
U.S. Flight Delays Mount as Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Deepens
Air traffic control staffing shortages continued to disrupt air travel across the United States for a second consecutive day on… Read More »
Air Traffic Controller Shortage Grows Despite $145K Salaries
America’s air traffic controller shortage is worsening during the government shutdown—despite six-figure salaries reaching $145,000 a year. The Federal Aviation… Read More »
FAA Faces Widespread Airport Staffing Shortages Amid Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is struggling to maintain normal operations as staffing shortages spread across U.S. airports during the… Read More »
Pakistan Grounds Serene Air Over Fleet Shortfall
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has suspended Serene Air’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) after the airline was left without… Read More »
Iran Must Move Capital as Tehran Water Crisis Worsens
Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, is demanding a bold course correction: relocating the national capital from Tehran amid an escalating… Read More »
American Airlines Removes Gate Bag Sizers to Speed Up Boarding
American Airlines is simplifying its boarding process in an effort to save passengers time and improve on-time departures. The carrier… Read More »
Two US Flights Diverted After Unruly Passenger Incidents
Air travel in the United States saw two separate cases of unruly passengers this week, forcing flight diversions and emergency… Read More »
Airlines Redefine the Long-Haul Cabin Experience
Flying long-haul has long tested the limits of passenger endurance, but airlines are reinventing the cabin to fight fatigue, reduce… Read More »
American Airlines Trials AI Trip Planner for Smarter Bookings
American Airlines is testing a new artificial intelligence-powered booking tool designed to help travelers search for flights based on experiences… Read More »
Dallas Love Field $1B Upgrade May Include Southwest Lounge
Dallas Love Field Airport has unveiled plans for a $1 billion modernization project designed to handle surging passenger volumes and… Read More »
United Airlines Adds Aperture Cellars Wine to Polaris Menu
United Airlines has elevated its in-flight wine program with the addition of Aperture Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon to the menu in… Read More »