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NEWS May 07, 2022 FAA Wants Airlines To Replace 5G Sensitive Equipment Airlines industry leaders are expected to meet with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speak about issues relating to 5G. According to a report by Reuters, the FAA wants airlines to replace aircraft affected by radio altimeters. This meeting comes a little over two months before the delayed 5G rollout by telecommunication companies such as Verizon Communications and AT&T. Read More →
NEWS Apr 03, 2022 Mexico City Opens New Airport Mexico City has just opened a new airport. Some object to its distant location and cost, but regardless, the airport is a much needed upgrade for the city. Read More →
NEWS Feb 17, 2022 Alaska Airlines Launches Flight Subscription Service Alaska has a new subscription service. Flights are from 16 airports in CA to Las Vegas, Reno and Phoenix. Read More →
NEWS Jan 22, 2022 American Airlines Reports $2 Billion Loss in 2021 American Airlines released their 2021 Financial Statement revealing a $2 billion net loss. This is an incredible recovery from their heavy losses in 2020. Read More →
NEWS Jan 17, 2022 5G Rollout Expected to Delay Over 345,000 Flights 5G roll-out in the USA has been countered by the US aviation industry. The battle between wireless and the aviation industry was prolonged to research more safe ways for flights to operate. Read More →
NEWS Nov 06, 2021 American Airlines Revamps AAdvantage, Introduces Loyalty Points American Airlines has revamped their frequent flyer program to make it much more streamlined and navigable. Gone are the days where you actually have to sit on an American plane to earn elite status! Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Nov 04, 2021 My 'Interesting' Experience Flying VivaAerobus to Mexico VivaAerobus is a Mexican Low Cost Carrier but what is it really like internationally? I flew round trip between Chicago and Mexico City to find out. Read More →
NEWS Mar 31, 2021 FAA Cracks Down on Unruly Passengers Refusing to Wear Masks The FAA is cracking down on passengers who refuse to comply with mask and social distancing measures onboard. Not long after taking office, President Joe Biden announced a federal mask mandate on public transportation, including airplanes which have been supported by infectious disease experts at the CDC. The TSA has the authority to fine passengers who are not wearing masks up to over $1,000. However, many Americans continue to refuse to follow these guidelines, resulting in a spike of unruly passenger incidents both on the ground and in the air being reported to the FAA. On March 16, the Washington Post reported that 20 of 450 reports would be formally investigated by the FAA, which also reaffirmed the agency's "zero tolerance" policy towards passengers who refuse to wear masks. Read More →
NEWS Feb 21, 2021 FAA Grounds Certain 777-200s Following Incident in Denver Following yesterday's incident, where a United Airlines Boeing 777 suffered an engine failure after departure from Honolulu, the FAA declared that all Boeing 777s equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4070 engines would be grounded until further notice. This would allow for a more thorough investigation in the matter whilst ensuring the safety of passengers on these aircraft. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 10, 2021 Government Approves New Routes to China The CAAC has approved the launch of several new routes to and from China. Read More →