NEWSJan 28, 2024Embattled Brazilian Low-Cost Carrier GOL Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyGol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOL), Brazil's largest low-cost carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. on January 25. Although many industry analysts already expected GOL to file for bankruptcy, the move highlights airlines' enduring challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic uncertainties.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2024El Al Suspends Flights to South Africa After ICJ Ruling on Gaza WarEl Al Israel Airlines announced the suspension of its Johannesburg route at the end of March. This decision is attributed to a significant drop in demand, which comes amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and South Africa regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ) case on alleged Israeli human rights violations in the Palestinian territories.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024SpiceJet Under Fire After Passenger Gets Stuck in Bathroom for Entire FlightA passenger onboard a SpiceJet flight found himself locked inside the lavatory as he went to use it. As an unfortunate addition to this debacle, the crew could not get the door open in flight despite their best efforts, leaving the passenger stuck inside for the majority of the flight.Read More →
NEWSJan 18, 2024Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Halted Amid Lawsuit by Company ShareholderIn December, Alaska Airlines announced plans to merge with Hawaiian Airlines. If this merger were approved, the airlines of the 49th and 50th U.S. states would join forces, albeit remaining separate entities. Despite this, a Hawaiian Airlines stakeholder filed a lawsuit against the merger to prevent it from proceeding.Read More →
NEWSJan 15, 2024Alaska Airlines Passengers Sue Boeing Despite $1500 OfferingPassengers onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing following the harrowing incident involving the operating Boeing 737 MAX 9. This lawsuit comes despite Alaska Airlines having offered monetary compensation to passengers.Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2024Al-Shabaab Terrorists Seize United Nations Helicopter in Somalia, Raising Security ConcernsA United Nations contracted helicopter crash landed in Somalia after an apparent accident, after which it was captured by the armed group al-Shabab. The incident, involving a Mi-8MTV-1, has raised concerns about the group's capabilities and the safety of humanitarian operations in the region.Read More →
NEWSJan 11, 2024British Airways Pilot Kidnapped and Tortured Outside Supermarket During Stopover in JohannesburgA British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured by a large group of criminals during a stopover in Johannesburg on January 10. The pilot was "shaken" by the attack after being forced to give up "thousands and thousands" of pounds to the attackers in exchange for his release. This is not the first time in recent months that a British Airways employee was attacked during a stopover in Johannesburg.Read More →
NEWSJan 10, 2024"I am the Devil": Unruly Passenger Forces Diversion of Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight to OrlandoIncidents involving unruly passengers onboard flights have continuously been rising, with record incidents reported in 2023. We're barely into 2024 and another major inflight disruption has been making headlines nationwide. This time, it involves a passenger onboard a JetBlue flight.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2024Two Silver Airways ATR-72s Collide at Fort Lauderdale AirportOn January 5, two Silver Airways ATR-72 turboprop aircraft collided at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. local time, one Silver Airways ATR-72 with registration N702SV clipped the tail of another ATR-72 (N708SV). Both aircraft, one being towed and the other parked, had no passengers onboard and the damage sustained appears to be relatively minor. Read More →
TRIP REPORTSJan 04, 20244 Latin American Cities You Must Visit in 2024Latin America is famous for tourism due to its attractions, including tropical rainforests, Spanish and Portuguese city architecture, and beaches. The region is especially popular with Americans; Mexico regularly ranks as the top international destination for American travelers. Other top Latin American destinations include the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Colombia. This guide will look into four must-visit cities in Latin America, their main attractions, and how to fly there from the U.S.Read More →
