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NEWS Jan 12, 2024 Al-Shabaab Terrorists Seize United Nations Helicopter in Somalia, Raising Security Concerns A 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 →
NEWS Jan 11, 2024 British Airways Pilot Kidnapped and Tortured Outside Supermarket During Stopover in Johannesburg A 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 →
NEWS Jan 10, 2024 "I am the Devil": Unruly Passenger Forces Diversion of Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight to Orlando Incidents 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 →
NEWS Jan 09, 2024 Two Silver Airways ATR-72s Collide at Fort Lauderdale Airport On 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 REPORTS Jan 04, 2024 4 Latin American Cities You Must Visit in 2024 Latin 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 →
NEWS Jan 04, 2024 Man Dies After Climbing into Delta A220 Engine in Salt Lake City On New Year's Day, a man was found dead inside the engine of a Delta Air Lines A220 as the aircraft was awaiting de-icing at Salt Lake City International Airport. It is believed that Enfiger somehow breached an emergency exit door after clearing TSA at the airport. He then made his way onto the apron and climbed into the engine of a Delta aircraft. Enfiger was found unconscious in the engine 20 minutes later. Read More →
NEWS Jan 03, 2024 Flying to Spain? Your Iberia Flight Could Be One of 444 Cancelled Due to Employee Strikes Iberia canceled 444 flights in January due to an airport employee strike scheduled for January 5 to 8. These cancellations will affect 270 Iberia flights, 64 flights from Iberia's low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, and 110 flights from regional carrier Air Nostrum. The strikes coincide with Epiphany on January 6, a public holiday in Spain honoring three major events in Jesus Christ's early life. Passenger traffic is expected to face significant disruptions as Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season in Spain. Read More →
NEWS Dec 27, 2023 Pro-Palestinian Protests Target Major US Airports During Holiday Travel Season In a shocking event, pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on December 27. The protests come as American airports handle some of the busiest travel days of the year due to Christmas and New Years. Protests at airports are not an uncommon occurrence since disrupting passenger traffic is viewed by protestors as an effective way to enact change. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 24, 2023 Top 5 Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Frequent Flyers With Christmas only days away, here are some last minute gift ideas for the frequent flyer in your life. From technology to toiletries, the ideas are plentiful. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 20, 2023 JANET: The Top-Secret Airline Transporting Government Officials to Area 51 Did you know that the U.S. government flies an airline to some of the most secretive places on Earth? This airline, operating from "Just Another Non-Existent Terminal," supposedly flies to some of the most mysterious and secretive locations in the United States, including (supposedly) Area 51. This is the captivating case of JANET Airlines, the carrier that flies to nowhere. Read More →