ROUTESJul 13, 2023Here's How Taiwanese Airline Starlux is Expanding its Presence in the U.S.Taiwan's Starlux Airlines is rapidly expanding into the United States. In March, Starlux CEO Glenn Chai mentioned that Los Angeles was only the starting point for U.S. operations. We are now seeing Starlux's expansion plans through the sponsorship of sports teams and additional flights.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2023PHOTOS: United's New First Class Just Got Another Major RevampOn July 12, United Airlines introduced an upgraded domestic first class seat that includes a wireless charging station in each armrest. The new United First cabin seat will debut on its first Boeing 737 aircraft this month. Additional planes will receive the upgraded seat in the coming months.Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2023United 737 MAX Engine Fire Prompts NTSB InvestigationThe US NTSB has decided to investigate an engine fire on the Boeing 737 MAX. Although the flight landed safely and none of the passengers or crew have been harmed, it is still unknown how the fire may have happened.Read More →
ROUTESJul 10, 2023Flying Between New York and India Just Got Easier with UnitedDue to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, United has been forced to close down many of its routes. In order to try and remedy the problem, the carrier has chosen to add a second aircraft to its Delhi-Newark Flight.Read More →
NEWSJul 03, 2023United Giving up to 30,000 Frequent Flyer Miles to Customers Affected by DisruptionsUnited Airlines experienced one of the toughest operational stretches in its history last week, and customers suffered the brunt of the issues with delayed and canceled flights for several days straight. Fortunately, United is now proactively offering hundreds worth of travel credit in MileagePlus miles to those hit the hardest. Read More →
NEWSJun 23, 2023United Enhances Mobile App, New Features Seek to Improve Customer ExperienceUnited Airlines announced several new features to its mobile app. The new features aim to simplify traveling with United by saving customers time and reducing stress while flying.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2023Pilot Unions Oppose Retirement Age Increment in Latest Bill By House PanelSeveral pilot unions in the United States (US) have opposed a new bill that proposes raising the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. The unions are voicing concerns about the potential impact of this change on the aviation industry.Read More →
ROUTESJun 13, 2023Turkish Airlines Announces Detroit FlightsTurkish Airlines, Turkey's flag carrier, has yet again expanded its route network. As of November 15, 2023, the airline will be adding Detroit to its network with three to four weekly flights. Initially, the service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a Saturday flight being added in early 2024.Read More →
NEWSJun 10, 2023Flight Attendants' Union Reaches Agreement With Allegiant AirAllegiant Air has reached an agreement between the carrier and its flight attendants' workers union (the TWU). The new agreement stipulates better benefits, pay, and hours for Allegiant flight attendants. Read More →
NEWSJun 10, 2023PHOTOS: United's First A321neo Spotted in HamburgUnited Airlines placed a significant order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft in June 2021. Finally, the first of these aircraft has been spotted, awaiting paint and engines, at Airbus' Hamburg-Finkenwerder facility (XFW).Read More →