Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) members have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new contract with Southwest Airlines, marking the end of prolonged negotiations that began in 2020. The new contract, which extends through December
Virgin Atlantic’s VS127 flight from Manchester Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, scheduled for Monday, January 15, was cancelled just before takeoff. The cancellation followed a passenger’s discovery of missing bolts on the aircraft’s
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo jet was forced to execute an emergency landing at Miami International Airport due to an engine fire. The Boeing 747-8 aircraft, as confirmed by Flightaware data, encountered this malfunction
Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have expanded their existing partnership by launching a reciprocal loyalty programme. This new arrangement allows members of Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul, the frequent flyer programs of the
Akasa Air, based in India, has confirmed an additional order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This announcement, made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, includes the purchase of the 737-10 model along with more
Frontier Airlines has announced the establishment of a new crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, scheduled to open in June 2024. The new base is expected to create
Boeing Airplanes has announced the appointment of Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun, effective immediately. Admiral Donald, along with a team of external
Spirit Airlines experienced a notable decline in its share value following a court ruling that halted its proposed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue. The decision, which came amid concerns about the merger’s potential anticompetitive effects,
In a significant legal development, a federal court has halted JetBlue Airways‘ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. U.S. District Judge William Young in Boston ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice,
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced the resumption of regular flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting from January 31, 2024. These flights, scheduled twice a week, will depart from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Ho
In a recent safety inspection of Boeing 737 Max aircraft operated by Indian airlines, a missing washer was discovered on one of the planes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported on Tuesday. This
In a recent incident at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, a passenger on an IndiGo flight was filmed assaulting the pilot during an in-flight announcement concerning flight delays. The video, which has gone viral on
Griffin Global Asset Management, a commercial aircraft leasing and alternative asset management company, has recently announced the delivery of two new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Air France. These deliveries, completed in December 2023, mark an
London Heathrow Airport experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during the festive season of December 2023. The airport reported over 6.6 million passengers for the month, culminating in a total annual count of 79
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) achieved a record year in 2023, marking significant improvements in transportation security, efficiency, and the passenger experience. TSA screened over 858 million passengers, averaging 2.4 million per day. Notably, the
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is set to commemorate its 50th anniversary on January 13, 2024 (Today), marking half a century since its inauguration in 1974 as the country’s most modern commercial airport. The
A class-action lawsuit has been initiated against Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, by several passengers who experienced a harrowing incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight. The flight in question, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, encountered a critical
Frontier Airlines has recently launched its revamped FRONTIER Miles℠ loyalty program. Initially announced in October 2023, the new scheme is designed to facilitate consumers in accumulating Travel Miles and Elite Status Points more rapidly, offering
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has achieved a significant milestone in its operational history, recording an unprecedented level of passenger traffic. The airport witnessed over 3.2 million passengers in 2023, marking a new all-time high.
Delta Air Lines has announced a significant update to its fleet, with the addition of 20 new Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft. This move is part of Delta’s ongoing effort to modernize its fleet, enhance fuel
A British Airways pilot experienced a harrowing ordeal during a stopover in South Africa, according to reports. The First Officer, while shopping in Johannesburg, was kidnapped in a supermarket car park, north of the Melrose
In a record-breaking year for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a total of 6,737 firearms were intercepted at airport security checkpoints throughout 2023. This figure not only surpasses the previous year’s record of 6,542 firearms
Breeze Airways has recently announced the introduction of eight new nonstop routes this spring, marking their first venture into San Diego. These routes will connect San Diego to Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Raleigh-Durham, and Pittsburgh, all
Emirates Airlines has announced an upgrade in its aircraft for flights EK127 and EK128 between Dubai and Vienna. Starting from 21 February until 30 March 2024, these flights, which were previously operated by a Boeing
