NEWSAug 10, 2023Airlines Rush to Increase Rescue Flights as Maui Wildfires Rage OnKahului Airport (OGG) on the Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the busiest airports in the state. The recent wildfires affecting Maui have unleashed chaos, especially at the airport as droves of people rush to flee the island.Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2023Flight Attendant Threatens No-Fly List to Passenger Over Catering MishapA United Airlines elite frequent flyer was threatened by a flight attendant after an incident relating to an extra serving of Manicotti.Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 2023American Airlines Receives 50th 737 MAXAmerican Airlines has long been one of the world's largest operators of the Boeing 737. At present, the carrier operates over 300 examples of the 737-800 alone. Recently, the carrier inducted its 50th 737 MAX as Boeing slowly reacclimatizes to more aircraft deliveries.
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NEWSJul 23, 2023USC and UCLA Joining the Big Ten: Do the Flight Logistics Make Sense?USC and UCLA will join the Big Ten Conference for college athletics starting in the 2024 season. This presents a challenge for flight logistics since both schools are in Los Angeles, while the other universities in the conference are in the Midwest and on the East Coast. How would the flights to away games that are now much father away work?Read More →
NEWSJul 22, 2023United Express E145 Overruns Runway in Lake Charles, LouisianaOn July 22, 2023, a United Express Embraer E145XR — operating flight UA4293 for CommutAir — was operating a short regional flight when it overran the runway at Lake Charles airport in Louisiana (LCH, KLCH).Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 20, 2023Why is the E175-E2 Barely Selling? Scope Clauses ExplainedThe E175 is one of the most popular regional jets in the United States. But why isn't its updated model, the E175-E2, selling in the United States? There's a reason behind it: a concept called scope clauses.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2023Traveling Between the U.S. and China? Checking Your Bag Just Got EasierIn a move that significantly improves the transfer experience for travelers, Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines have introduced a seamless baggage check-in process for customers traveling between the U.S. and Interior China. In doing so, the two airlines have effectively reduced wait times and streamlined the entire boarding process.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 14, 2023Ever Been Bumped Off an Oversold Flight? Here's Why and What You Can Do About ItAirlines oversell flights all the time, but will you be affected? What drives airlines to sell more seats than offered on a plane? Know your rights, the compensation you are entitled to, and more in this one-stop guide.Read More →
