NEWSSep 25, 2024The Top 5 Shortest Airport Runways in the WorldHow long do you think an airport runway is? It's hard to tell, because we've probably never seen or experienced the full length of a runway in-depth. Before writing this article, I thought the typical runway for a major international airport would be around 10,000 feet (1.8 miles or 3 kilometers).Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2024Combined Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Plans Major Cargo Expansion Post-MergerA recent news in the world of Air Cargo: Alaska Airlines is expanding its cargo division post its merger with Hawaiian Airlines. Read More →
NEWSSep 22, 2024Mouse ‘Jumped’ Out of Passenger’s In-Flight Meal, Forces SAS Emergency LandingA Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen after a mouse leaped out of a passenger’s in-flight meal and into the aircraft aisle. While not seemingly dangerous, rodents, like mice, pose severe safety risks to aircraft operations as the animals tend to chew on electrical wiring. Read More →
NEWSSep 20, 2024SF 49ers and United Launch 1st NFL Sustainable Aviation Fuel ProjectUnited Airlines has announced the San Francisco 49ers has purchased an environmentally safe fuel for this Sunday's NFL game. See which other companies have been part of United's Eco-Skies Alliance.Read More →
NEWSSep 19, 2024JetBlue Announces First-Ever Lounge Plans for JFK and Boston AirportsJetBlue will build its first-ever lounges at JFK and Boston airports. See what these lounges are expected to feature and how travelers can gain exclusive access.Read More →
NEWSSep 16, 2024Furious JetBlue Passenger Destroys JFK Check-in Counters; Says Airline 'Lied' About Haiti TicketA livid JetBlue Airways passenger went on a rampage through the check-in area at JFK terminal 5 on Saturday September 14th. The traveler was reportedly denied a last-minute ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which led the man to destroy several check-in kiosks, trash cans, and barrier walls. Read More →
NEWSSep 13, 2024United to Provide Free Starlink WiFi to All Passengers Starting in 2025United Airlines to Install Free, High-Speed Starlink Wi-Fi Across its Entire Fleet Starting in 2025, it has struck a deal with Starlink to serve fast and free Wi-Fi to passengers starting early next year. See what other airlines plan to use Starlink and what providers United is using currently.Read More →
NEWSSep 10, 2024TSA Intercepts 2 Guns Only Days Before 23rd Anniversary of 9/11The TSA found two loaded guns in carry-on bags on back-to-back days at a Pittsburgh Airport. See what the TSA Director had to say days before the 9/11 anniversary.Read More →
NEWSSep 01, 2024Electric Air Taxis From Newark to NYC in 10 Minutes!? Archer and United's Planned eVTOL OperationsWhat once seemed like a scene from a science fiction movie is now coming into focus as Archer and United plan to launch the first-ever eVTOL connection in the United States as early as next year between Newark Airport and Downtown Manhattan.Read More →
NEWSAug 29, 20247 Injured After United 737-900 Hits Severe Turbulence Over LouisianaSevere turbulence abruptly affected a United Airlines flight, leaving seven injured. See if the aircraft needed to make an impromptu diversion and what passengers said when they arrived in Chicago.Read More →