NEWSOct 30, 2024Attempted Hijacking of Alaska Airlines 737 Leaves 3 InjuredA man managed to enter an Alaska Airlines aircraft, attempting to enter the cockpit and fly the plane. Read what happened at the Montana airport and what his explanation was for his felonies.Read More →
NEWSOct 17, 2024American Airlines Starts Enforcing Boarding GroupsAmerican Airlines is testing out simple new technology that better organizes customers into different boarding groups. See how this experiment is working to prevent "line jumping" at select airports.Read More →
NEWSOct 08, 2024Passenger Arrested After Accidentally Boarding ‘Wrong Plane’A man in his 20s was arrested for illegally boarding a plane for Italy. Find out the possible reason for the man's presence on the plane and if police found anything suspicious.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 10, 2024What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean?SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection."
This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight.
SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 22, 2024Willing To Give up Your Seat? A Look Into Voluntary Bumping and How To Maximize CompensationOftentimes on oversold flights, airlines will ask passengers to voluntarily accept a later flight, or a “bump,” in exchange for monetary compensation. Voluntary bumping has grown in popularity over recent years as airlines attempt to decrease the number of involuntary bumps. But what are voluntary bumps and how can you maximize your compensation?Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 08, 2024Smoking in the SkySmoking in some places was allowed on airplanes until the early-2000s. Legislation and rules now prohibit it, which can land you with harsh legal action if caught. What rules against smoking exist in 2024?Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024Investigation Underway After Embraer Lands on Closed Section of Runway in Northern BrazilIn a near-catastrophic event, a plane landed on runway 26 under construction at Boa Vista International Airport (BVB) in northern Brazil, almost impacting a maintenance van.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024Aero Dili Criticized After Posting Aviation YouTuber's Passport Online in Revenge Against Negative Flight ReviewA recent incident involving Josh Cahill and Aero Dili, an airline based in East Timor, has ignited a firestorm of criticism. This incident raised serious questions about data privacy and ethical business practices. The saga began when Josh Cahill, a travel vlogger on YouTube with 681,000 subscribers, published a negative review of his experience flying with Aero Dili in October 2023.Read More →
NEWSFeb 18, 2024Revolutionizing Air Travel: Premium Leisure Airline Beond Introduces Apple Vision Pro as In-Flight EntertainmentBeond is a Maldivian airline founded by Nilov and Tero Taskila and based in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. It aims to expand the Maldives' international connectivity by providing nonstop flights to destinations across Europe and Asia. Beond will enhance its inflight experience by providing passengers with the Apple Vision Pro on its flights.Read More →
NEWSFeb 13, 2024Air France Adds Meals by Michelin-Starred Chef in Business and First Class on Flights From the U.S.Air France, renowned for its commitment to culinary excellence, has unveiled a new culinary partnership with triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn. Passengers flying from select destinations in the U.S. can now savor exquisite dishes crafted by Chef Crenn in the La Première and Business cabins, enhancing the airline's onboard dining experience.Read More →
