NEWSFeb 09, 2024Indianapolis Airport Adds Basketball Court in Terminal Ahead of NBA All-Star GameWhen travelers entered the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in January, they were greeted by more than just the usual security lines and check-in counters. Instead, a surprise awaited them: a full-sized basketball court sprawled across the pre-security Civic Plaza. This was not an average court; it was a giant vinyl decal celebrating the arrival of the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2024EU General Court Declares Netherlands' €3.4 Billion Aid to Air France-KLM IllegalThe General Court of the European Union has ruled that the Dutch government's multi-billion dollar aid to KLM in 2020 was illegal. European low-cost giant Ryanair has praised the ruling, calling for the Court to recover the illegal aid.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Alaska Airlines Eliminates San Jose-Austin Route: Why Are Airlines Removing Flights to Austin?Alaska Airlines has recently announced the removal of its nonstop route between Austin (AUS) and San Jose (SJC), marking the second route cut by the airline in about a month. This decision is part of Alaska's ongoing efforts to adapt to evolving travel patterns and market conditions. The move to end flights to San Jose reflects a broader trend of airlines adjusting their route networks in response to changes in demand and operational priorities.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Atlanta-Bound Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 Flight Returns to Barcelona After Engine TroubleA Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Atlanta on February 1 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departure, forcing it to return to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). The aircraft, a 20-year-old Airbus A330-300, has remained at the airport as of February 6. After an on-time departure, the engine trouble began as Delta flight DL195 reached 27,000 feet (8,230 meters) approximately 30 minutes into the flight.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 06, 2024Delta Air Lines Announces More Flights to Barbados, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico for Winter 2024Delta has expanded its options for passengers interested in escaping the cold and enjoying the warm, sunny weather of Latin America and the Caribbean. The airline has announced a boosted schedule to Latin American and Caribbean cities, adding three new destinations from its Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and New York (JFK) hubs.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024China Warns Students of Long Interrogations and Harassment at U.S. Airports On January 29, the Chinese Embassy warned Chinese students studying in the U.S. to avoid entering Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Wang Wenbin, a foreign ministry spokesman, claimed that dozens of Chinese students with valid travel documents were interrogated, harassed, and had their electronic devices inspected. China condemned the United States's interrogation and harassment of Chinese students and ensured it will continue to protect its citizens.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 06, 2024Air Algérie’s Future Plans: Could There Be Direct Flights to New York?Air Algérie, Algeria's flag carrier, plans to launch 16 new international routes in the coming years. One route would be the first direct flight between Algeria and the U.S. by connecting Algiers and New York. Read More →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024Hundreds of Flights Canceled at German Airports as Lufthansa Employees Go on StrikeLufthansa ground staff at multiple major German airports are set to go on strike later this week. The strike, set to last from 4:00 a.m. on February 7 to 7:00 a.m. the following day, is the latest to hit the German transportation industry following strikes at railway companies over demands for a shortened work week. The upcoming strikes will affect Lufthansa, as the airline is already reeling from a previous strike last week.Read More →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024UK Royal Air Force Fighter Jets Escort SAS Airbus A320neo to Manchester AirportA Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Connect Airbus A320neo was recently escorted by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force fighter jets following a loss of communication. The flight landed safely at its destination airport in Manchester.Read More →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024Houston-Bound Lufthansa Airbus A330 Flight Returns to Frankfurt After Engine FailureOn January 31, a Lufthansa Airbus A330-300, operating on flight LH440 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), experienced an engine malfunction. After being airborne for only two hours, the aircraft was forced to return to Frankfurt. Read More →
