NEWSSep 05, 2022Hundreds of Flights Cancelled After Lufthansa Pilots StrikeThe Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union stated that Lufthansa pilots would begin a 24-hour strike starting at midnight Thursday. The reason: the airline's 5,000-member union went on strike after being denied a requested 5.5% pay increase and automatic inflation bumps. The pilots are also seeking a new pay and holiday structure that Lufthansa said would bring staff costs up 40% or around 900 million euros ($899 USD) within the next two years.Read More →
NEWSSep 02, 2022American Airlines to Eliminate Flagship First ClassAmerican Airlines, one of the last major western airlines to fly a true first class cabin, is finally pulling the plug. In the coming years, planes currently flying with "Flagship First" will be retrofitted with brand new cabins. Read More →
NEWSAug 31, 2022United and Emirates Rumored to Begin PartnershipUnited Airlines and Emirates have hinted at future cooperation, as seen on a Twitter exchange between the two companies' social media accounts. It is planned that the teamwork will launch soon with an announcement being scheduled for September 14, 2022.Read More →
NEWSAug 30, 2022PHOTOS: Underside Panel Ripped Off of United 767 Mid-FlightOn Thursday, August 26, 2022, a United Airlines Boeing 767-400 performing flight UA 23 to Dublin (DUB) lost one of its main underside panels during its departure from Newark (EWR). After hearing the loud bang - the sound of the panel flying off the aircraft - the pilots decided to continue to Dublin, where the flight made a safe but late landing. Upon a closer look at the damage, it was found that the right underside panel next to the landing gear was the source of the commotion.Read More →
NEWSAug 27, 2022United Airlines Flight Canceled After Taxiing for 8.5 HoursA United Airlines flight was severely impacted by inclement weather on Monday, taxiing for 8.5 hours hoping to take-off until it was ultimately canceled.Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2022Ethiopian Airlines Flight Fails to Descend After Pilots Fall AsleepOn Monday, August 15, an Ethiopian Airlines flight failed to descend as usual after the pilots fell asleep mid-flight. The pilots, flying passengers from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, eventually landed the plane safely, but have been suspended and an investigation is ongoing. Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2022American Airlines Restores CRJ200 Through Partnership With Air WisconsinAmid the retirement of American Airlines's CRJ-200s during the pandemic, American Airlines will reintroduce the 50-seater city hopper to its regional fleet mix. The airline announced a new agreement with regional carrier Air Wisconsin, basing up to 60 CRJ-200s mostly at its Chicago O'Hare hub. In exchange, Air Wisconsin will terminate services with United Express where it services United's hubs in Chicago O'Hare and Washington-Dulles.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022Boeing Resumes 787 Deliveries After One Year LullAfter resolving a plethora of quality control issues, the FAA cleared the resumption of Boeing 787 deliveries. As a result, American Airlines received the first Boeing 787 delivery since 2021 on Wednesday, marking a new era.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2022PLAY Airlines Offering Free Trips to See Iceland’s Erupting VolcanoA volcanic eruption in the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in the Reykjanes Peninsula, beginning on August 3rd, has been a new center of attraction for tourists. In such a situation, PLAY airlines, based in Reykjavik, Iceland, has grabbed all the chances to attract new customers by offering compelling offers. Taking a step forward, the airline has organized a giveaway in which they are offering free tickets to Iceland, where people can enjoy the spectacular view of the active erupting volcano.Read More →
NEWSAug 09, 2022Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft? American Airlines Invests in ZeroAviaAlternative-fuel sources or new technology, such as hydrogen-powered aircraft concepts, are one of several ways to reduce the aviation sector's climate impact. Aiming to achieve lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric powertrain technology that aims to “drive emissions-free flying."Read More →
