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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,

Boeing and Alaska Airlines have firmly sidestepped legal accountability for passenger injuries during a door plug blowout on a 737 Max jet this past January.  The incident, which led to three lawsuits across state and

Korean Air is set to expand its international services for the summer 2024 season, beginning March 31. The expansion includes the resumption of services to four cities across China, Europe, and Southeast Asia, along with

In response to recent safety concerns involving United Airlines, CEO Scott Kirby has issued a letter to reassure passengers, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to safety. The letter, distributed early Monday, addresses a series of unrelated

On Thursday afternoon, a Delta flight en route to JFK Airport from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport was forced to make an unscheduled detour to Atlanta.  The diversion, necessitated by the need to eject two

In an aviation move that’s as refreshing as a desert breeze in July, JSX has announced its plan to connect Arizona with its sunny neighbor to the west, California, by launching new air routes from

In a move that underscores the age-old saying, “the more, the merrier,” Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus have announced a new codeshare partnership, taking off on March 13, 2024.  This partnership is set to enhance

Qantas is reportedly on the cusp of revamping its frequent flyer scheme. Whisperings in the corridors of the Australian Financial Review suggest that the airline is concocting a plan where one measly frequent flyer point

Boeing’s 737 Max series, already not winning any popularity contests, finds itself in the limelight once again. This time, it’s due to a temperamental anti-ice system that’s a bit too enthusiastic, potentially turning engines into

In an ambitious sweep of strategic maneuvers, American Airlines, the titan of the skies, has once again made headlines with its array of decisive moves that promise to reshape the flying experience. Beginning 2024 with

In an unfolding mystery that seems ripped from the pages of a suspense novel, John Barnett, a former Boeing quality control engineer turned whistleblower, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. On the evening before his

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In a recent announcement that might have travelers sighing (or reaching for their wallets), American Airlines declared an increase in the cost of checking a first bag.  This change marks the airline’s first adjustment to

In an inventive twist on in-flight comfort, Frontier Airlines introduced UpFront Plus on Tuesday, a premium seating option designed to enhance passenger experience on its fleet of Airbus aircraft.  Scheduled to take flight on April

Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday its decision to adjust its capacity plans and revisit its financial projections for the year, attributing the need for these revisions to delivery delays from Boeing, its exclusive airplane provider. 

A Boeing 777-300 aircraft operated by United Airlines was forced to execute an emergency landing on Monday due to a fuel leak encountered midair. The incident occurred during United Airlines Flight 830’s journey from Sydney

Virgin Atlantic has introduced a promotional offer that provides a 50% discount on award redemptions for flights from the U.S. to London. This promotion applies to economy, premium economy, and Upper Class (business class) bookings. 

Delta Air Lines is poised to resume its service to Israel, marking it as the second American airline to reinitiate flights to the country since the suspension of operations last fall. The Atlanta-based airline announced

JetBlue has announced the commencement of its latest transatlantic service, connecting Boston Logan International Airport with Dublin Airport.  This daily seasonal operation, initiated just days before the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, will continue until

In the days leading up to a door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX, maintenance staff at the airline reportedly requested that the aircraft be taken offline for

United Airlines executives have expressed concerns regarding the Boeing 737 MAX, particularly the MAX-10 variant, impacting the airline’s future growth strategies. In the 2023 year-end financial call, Chief Executive Scott Kirby, alongside other leaders, highlighted

Alaska Airlines has finalized inspections of its first batch of 737-9 MAX aircraft, preparing them for a return to commercial service. The airline announced plans to recommence operations with these aircraft starting with Flight 1146,

American Airlines has received tentative approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch a new nonstop service connecting New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). This

Iraqi low-cost carrier Fly Baghdad has suspended all operations and cancelled flights on every route following sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department. The sanctions, levied by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)