JetBlue Announces Network Restructuring, Exiting Four International Airports, Reducing LAX
JetBlue announced it will undergo significant changes to its network, aiming for a return to profitability after facing several strategic challenges. The airline communicated internally on Tuesday, a memo observed by and reported by TPG (see below), outlining its decision to cease operations in certain unprofitable routes and markets, marking the second round of such […]
Jetstar Flight JQ739 Aborts Takeoff Due to Open Hatch on Runway
A Jetstar flight, JQ739, bound from Melbourne to Launceston, experienced an emergency halt on the runway prior to takeoff on Saturday, after it was discovered that a hatch was inadvertently left open. The incident, which led to the aircraft overshooting the runway, occurred when the pilot aborted the takeoff sequence and applied brakes abruptly upon […]
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico Rally Broad Coalition Against US DOT’s Decision to End Joint Business
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have mobilized a broad coalition to challenge a decision by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) that could dismantle their joint business arrangement. This alliance includes a diverse group of businesses, trade organizations, lawmakers, and governors who have collectively submitted over 60 letters to the DOT, advocating for the reconsideration […]
Frontier Airlines Marks First Operation from JFK with New Service to Puerto Rico, More Routes
Frontier Airlines, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced a significant expansion of its service, including its inaugural operations from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting in June. The airline will introduce twice daily round trips between JFK and Luis Munoz International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, marking its first venture from JFK. […]
Boeing Advises Airlines to Inspect 787 Dreamliner Cockpit Seats After LATAM Flight Incident
Boeing has issued a recommendation for airlines to conduct inspections on the motorized cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner jets. This advisory comes following a report that suggested an unintended movement of a pilot’s seat may have contributed to a LATAM Airlines aircraft’s abrupt descent during a flight from Australia to New Zealand. The aircraft […]
Aeromexico Flight Lands With One More Passenger Than Expected After In-Flight Birth
An Aeromexico Boeing 737, registration XA-AMA, en route from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to Ciudad Juarez International Airport (CJS) on flight AM 113, became the scene of an extraordinary event on March 15, 2024, when a passenger gave birth mid-flight. The airline has confirmed the incident, noting that the woman and her newborn were […]