Tag: Airlines
NEWS Nov 10, 2023 The Christmas Eve Hijacking of 1999: What Happened on Indian Airlines Flight 814? The hijacking of a flight in India became a notable event in the country's aviation history. Indian Airlines Flight 814 (IC 814) was flying an Airbus A300 aircraft from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi on December 24, 1999. Unfortunately, the Indian Airlines flight did not land in Delhi as planned. Read More →
NEWS Nov 10, 2023 $1 Airline Tickets Up For Grabs as China Southern Experiences Technical Issues China Southern Airlines accidentally sold tickets for as low as $1.30 due to a two-hour technical glitch on November 8. The Guangzhou-based airline noticed something wrong when passengers posted about extremely cheap flights on Chinese social media. The glitch affected the carrier's mobile app and certain ticket-booking platforms. Read More →
NEWS Nov 06, 2023 Dulles Airport Eyes $6 Billion in New Concourses Led by United Growth Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) CEO Jack Potter revealed that it was close to signing an agreement for a $6 billion investment in new concourses, roadway infrastructure, and more. This is all fueled by United Airlines' plans for future growth. Read More →
NEWS Nov 05, 2023 Father and Daughter in 18-hour Hostage Situation at Hamburg Airport On Saturday at 8:00 PM (19:00 GMT) a father 35, drove through the security barrier of Hamburg Airport (HAM). He proceeded to park on the apron, under a Turkish Airlines B737-900ER. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 02, 2023 The Future of JetBlue: Is the Airline in Serious Trouble? With an antitrust lawsuit and worse Q3 & Q4 than anticipated, JetBlue has seen some better days, but will this be the end of JetBlue? JetBlue has recently announced a buyout with Spirit Airlines worth around $3.8 billion. However, this effort may not succeed. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2023 How This Two-Year-Old Airline Made $110 Million in Three Months An in-depth look at how PLAY Airlines posted a revenue of $110 million in just three months. We look at PLAY's business model and strategies leading to this accomplishment. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Oct 31, 2023 Experiencing Tokyo Narita Airport's Oxygen Lounge Tokyo's Narita International Airport has added a concept called an Oxygen Bar to their repertoire. While the concept may not be new, it will certainly give passengers a relief from tension they experience before, during, or after the flight. Read More →
NEWS Oct 23, 2023 Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Crash Alaska Airlines Plane An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to divert early Sunday night after an off-duty pilot attempted to crash the plane. The off-duty pilot responsible for the incident is facing 83 counts of attempted murder. The incident highlights the importance of mental health in aviation. Read More →
NEWS Oct 22, 2023 Pakistan International Airlines Cancels Flights Amid Fuel Crisis Pakistan International Airlines, the flag carrier of Pakistan, is no stranger to struggles. The airline was recently forced to cancel the vast majority of its flights on Sunday, October 22nd, citing a fuel shortage. Read More →
NEWS Oct 22, 2023 Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Aircraft Almost Collide Near Portland Airport An Alaska Airlines aircraft nearly collided with a SkyWest aircraft near Portland International Airport (PDX) on October 16. Alaska Airlines flight AS 1299 departed from John Wayne Airport (SNA) at 2:01 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Portland later that afternoon. However, poor weather conditions forced the aircraft to abort its attempted landing on an airport runway. This scenario is a go-around when a landing is aborted on the final approach due to unsafe conditions. Read More →