The Aviation Newsletter

Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Part of Fuselage Detaches

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8

On Friday, an Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Oregon to Southern California was forced to make an emergency landing following a mid-air incident that caused a portion of the aircraft’s fuselage to detach. Flight 1282, carrying 174 passengers and 6 crew members, landed safely at Portland International Airport, confirmed by Port of Portland spokesperson Allison […]

Passenger Found Dead in Toilet on Jet2 Flight, Prompting Emergency Landing in Ireland

Jet2

A Jet2 flight en route from Tenerife to Manchester was forced to divert to Cork, Ireland, after a passenger was found deceased in the aircraft’s lavatory. The incident occurred on Tuesday when fellow passengers raised concerns about the toilet being locked for an extended period. Upon investigation by the crew, the tragic discovery was made, […]

interCaribbean Airways Launches New Non-Stop Service Between Bridgetown and Kingston

interCaribbean Airways

In a move set to enhance Caribbean regional travel, interCaribbean Airways has announced the launch of a new non-stop flight service. This service, connecting Bridgetown, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica, is scheduled to begin on February 6th, 2024, marking a significant step in the connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations. Bridgetown, recognized as the Southern […]

Emirates Expands Vegan Menu, Says Demand is Growing

Emirates Boeing 777

Emirates has reported a substantial 40% increase in customer demand for plant-based meals. Responding to this claim, the airline has announced plans to expand its vegan menu offerings both onboard and in its lounges in 2024. This expansion will include a variety of new vegan dishes, adding to Emirates’ extensive ‘vegan vault’ which currently boasts […]

American Airlines Achieves Record Low Cancellations This Holiday Season

American Airlines

American Airlines has reported a notable operational performance during this winter holiday travel period, outperforming its major competitors in several key areas despite challenging weather conditions and increased air traffic control delays across the country. As of January 1, American Airlines has successfully accommodated nearly 7.8 million passengers on over 71,000 flights since December 20. […]

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