STORIESDec 10, 2023How This Nigerian Scammer Sold a Fake Airport for $242 MillionIn our hyper-computerized society, scammers proliferate nearly every part of modern commerce and the internet. Before the advent of mass access to the internet nearly 30 years ago, one of the biggest scams in history went down. This story is a wild adventure and a cautionary tale involving a Nigerian and Brazilian banker, a fake airport, and two countries. This is how a Nigerian banker sold a fake airport to Brazil. Read More →
NEWSDec 01, 2023Russia Seizes Control of St. Petersburg Airport from Foreign InvestorsIn a recent fiasco, Vladimir Putin signed a decree taking control of St. Petersburg's Pulkovo Airport away from foreign investors, of which German airport operator Fraport and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority had over 24% ownership.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 30, 2023Why This Airport in Nepal is the World's Most DangerousTenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA) in Lukla, Nepal, is known for being the closest airport to the world's tallest mountain: Mount Everest. Although flights between Kathmandu and Lukla cover a short distance, the climate means that flights can only happen during the day in good weather. Unpredictable weather in the form of high winds, snow, and foggy conditions regularly forces the delay or cancellation of flights. Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023United and American Take Action Against Chicago O'Hare Airport ExpansionUnited and American Airlines are seeking Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention to modify O'Hare Airport's expansion plans, which include a new "global terminal" for both domestic and international flights. The project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, is now $1.5 billion over budget, prompting the carriers to request a slowdown, scale-back, or potential grounding of the expansion.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 16, 2023Why Don't US Airlines Fly the A380?The Airbus A380 is an aircraft that needs no introduction and cannot be mistaken. Yet in spite of the aircraft's prestige, it has never been ordered by any U.S.-based airline. So why is it that despite the United States having the world's second-largest aviation market, no airline based in the country has ever operated the Airbus A380?Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023JetBlue's Tussle With Amsterdam Schiphol AirportJetBlue Airways launched service to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) from its major East Coast hubs earlier this year. The new JetBlue service to Amsterdam has already faced rough air, with Schiphol Airport announcing a flight cap that directly impacts JetBlue's operation among other carriers.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023The World's Best Airport LoungesWith airlines transporting millions of passengers annually, they have invested millions into showing their luxuriousness and sleek styles. From Frankfurt to Istanbul, airlines worldwide have unique styles with bars, spas, and cigar lounges. Let's look at the top 5 best lounges around this sphere we call Earth.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2023Dulles Airport Eyes $6 Billion in New Concourses Led by United GrowthMetropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) CEO Jack Potter revealed that it was close to signing an agreement for a $6 billion investment in new concourses, roadway infrastructure, and more. This is all fueled by United Airlines' plans for future growth.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 31, 2023Experiencing Tokyo Narita Airport's Oxygen Lounge Tokyo's Narita International Airport has added a concept called an Oxygen Bar to their repertoire. While the concept may not be new, it will certainly give passengers a relief from tension they experience before, during, or after the flight.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 30, 2023Illegally Entering Airports: Mob Storms Russian Airport in Search of Jewish PassengersOn October 29, a large mob stormed Makhachkala Uytash Airport (MCX) in southern Russia to hunt down Israeli and Jewish passengers. The group expressed anger at a Red Wings Airlines flight from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv scheduled to land at the airport.Read More →
