NEWSOct 22, 2023Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Aircraft Almost Collide Near Portland AirportAn Alaska Airlines aircraft nearly collided with a SkyWest aircraft near Portland International Airport (PDX) on October 16. Alaska Airlines flight AS 1299 departed from John Wayne Airport (SNA) at 2:01 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Portland later that afternoon. However, poor weather conditions forced the aircraft to abort its attempted landing on an airport runway. This scenario is a go-around when a landing is aborted on the final approach due to unsafe conditions.Read More →
NEWSOct 20, 2023Multiple French Airports Receive Bomb Threats, Evacuate On Wednesday October 18, multiple major and smaller French airports received identical bomb threats from an anonymous source. This comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising in France as a result of the rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the Middle East. Read More →
NEWSOct 13, 2023Kenya Airways 787 Intercepted by RAF JetsA Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 destined for landing at London's Heathrow Airport was instead forced to land at Stansted Airport amid a "potential security threat" onboard.
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NEWSOct 11, 2023Fort Lauderdale Airport Starts Construction on New $404 Million TerminalFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in southeast Florida, USA, is getting a 5th terminal to expand and meet the ever-growing demand in the region. The airport is also planning to rebuild and refurbish other important facilities.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 09, 2023Analyzing Airline Operations in War-Torn Countries: Libya and YemenWe live in a time when countries all over the world are engulfed in some sort of conflict. War, in particular, has devastated various nations. Based on that information, it makes one wonder: How do flight operations continue in war-torn countries?Read More →
NEWSOct 08, 2023American Eagle Jet Collides With Shuttle Bus in ChicagoAt least two people have been injured after an American Eagle flight collided with a shuttle bus at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). When the incident occurred, the American Eagle flight, operated by Air Wisconsin, was taxiing for departure to Dayton, Ohio.
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NEWSOct 01, 2023Hundreds of Migrants Stuck at Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago started using its two major airports, O'Hare Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), as temporary shelters to accommodate the asylum seekers. Since June, almost 3,000 people have arrived by plane at Chicago's two airports. Most of them "live" at O'Hare, with a handful at Midway. Aside from poor conditions for the migrants, travelers and airline staff often wonder why the asylum seekers live in the airports.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 29, 2023The Ultimate Guide to Airport Lounge AccessIn an age of stricter access requirements and seemingly endless lounge options, finding the right space for you at an airport can be daunting. This article seeks to break down the confusing world of airline lounges and make it easier for you to find comfort before you flight. Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 28, 2023United MileagePlus: Best Ways to Earn, Redeem Miles Thinking about joining MileagePlus? Pondering how to get the most out of a United Airlines MileagePlus membership? This article is an in depth guide on how you can do just that, covering how to earn United MileagePlus miles as well as where, how, and when to redeem them. Read More →
NEWSSep 27, 2023The Battle for Slots: Delta vs. United at Tokyo HanedaDelta has officially announced it will scrap plans to start service between Portland and Tokyo Haneda. United Airlines has swooped in and applied to use these routes to expand its network from Tokyo. This situation highlights the importance of slots in airport operations.Read More →
