NEWSOct 25, 2022INCIDENT: United 737 MAX-8 Tire Failure Halts Airport Operations at Fort MyersA United 737 MAX-8 suffered two flat tires on landing at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport on Wednesday, October 19. The airport was shut down for around 8 hours to inspect for FOD. Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2022Aeroflot Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing Following Bomb ThreatOn October 14, an Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER conducted an emergency landing in Delhi due to a bomb threat.Read More →
NEWSOct 13, 2022Suspicious Odor Causes American Airlines Flight to DivertAmerican Airlines Flight 338 makes an emergency landing at Miami International Airport, due to a suspicious smellRead More →
NEWSSep 22, 2022VIDEO: Sparks Fly From United Airlines 777-200 as it Departs Newark Airport, Makes Emergency LandingUnited Airlines flight 149, a scheduled service from Newark/New York (EWR) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) departed at 11:24 pm when it experienced suspected engine trouble. The aircraft in question is N787UA, a Boeing 777-200ER in United's new livery. After takeoff, the aircraft entered a holding pattern over the Atlantic Ocean, displaying an altitude of FL240 (24,000 feet) on FlightRadar24. Approximately 1.5 hours after takeoff, the aircraft returned to Newark Airport.
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NEWSSep 13, 2022United Airlines Flight Evacuated After Smoke Fills CabinA United Airlines Boeing 777 departing from Amsterdam aborted takeoff after smoke filled the cabin.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 17, 2022JetBlue: The Carrier Without A Merger PartnerJetBlue Airways, during the last few decades, has continued to grow across the United States and beyond. However, this growth comes despite two failed attempts to merge with other low-cost carriers.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2022JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit AirlinesYet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.Read More →
Apr 18, 2022How Delta Came to Dominate AtlantaHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport boasts massive passenger volumes thanks to Delta Air Lines, which runs its largest hub out of the southern U.S. city. Despite Delta’s dominance, in recent history, the carrier faced a massive challenge from a rival, low-cost carrier.
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NEWSApr 05, 2022JetBlue Makes Bid To Acquire Spirit AirlinesJust after Frontier announced its plan to purchase Spirit Airlines, JetBlue made an even more generous bid to purchase the ultra-low-cost carrier. This offer has acted as a competitive blow to Frontier Airlines, which was hoping to use consolidation to grow its presence across America.
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STORIESMar 26, 2022The Frontier/Spirit Merger: Bad For Business and Bad For ConsumersWith so many mergers in the airline industry throughout the past few years, many believed that the industry’s period of consolidation was over. However, recently, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced their plans to merge, creating the fifth largest airline in the United States. While the companies claim the combined carrier would offer better options to travelers across its network, closer examination reveals plenty of red flags around the proposed merger.Read More →
