NEWSFeb 15, 2024Detroit-Bound Delta Air Lines Flight Returns to Amsterdam After Maggots Fall on Passengers From Overhead BinA Delta Air Lines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit was forced to turn back due to an unusual mishap: maggots falling onto passengers. A suitcase in one of the overhead bins broke open approximately an hour into the flight. Shortly after it broke open, unfortunate passengers reported that maggots in a bag of rotten fish began falling onto them.
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NEWSFeb 07, 2024EU General Court Declares Netherlands' €3.4 Billion Aid to Air France-KLM IllegalThe General Court of the European Union has ruled that the Dutch government's multi-billion dollar aid to KLM in 2020 was illegal. European low-cost giant Ryanair has praised the ruling, calling for the Court to recover the illegal aid.Read More →
NEWSDec 04, 2023Flight Cancellations in Western Europe: How Airports Operate With Winter WeatherDecember is a time for family and friends, but not everything is fun about this time. This can be seen in Europe, where most airports had to cancel their flights due to major snowfall. Snow can significantly disrupt Europe's aviation industry, with major airports canceling their flights and thousands of people stranded. 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 →
NEWSSep 25, 2023Air France-KLM to order 50 Airbus A350 aircraftOn September 25, Air France-KLM announced plans to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. The group will also acquire purchase rights for an additional 40 aircraft. The deal includes the A350-900 and A350-100 models, with deliveries between 2026 and 2030.Read More →
NEWSApr 10, 2023Global Crossing Airlines Announces Three-Year Summer Wet Lease Program with TUI NetherlandsGlobal Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has revealed that it will enter into a three-year program for a summer wet lease with TUI Netherlands. It will involve GlobalX providing two Airbus A320 aircraft and trained crews for peak season flying.Read More →
NEWSApr 06, 2023Holland Court Favours Against Government Decision to Cut Schiphol FlightsOne of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), has been granted permission to increase flights after a Dutch court overruled a government plan to cap them. The ruling is a setback for efforts to decrease CO2 emissions and noise pollution.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 20, 2023The World's 4 Most Challenging Airports for PilotsAviation is safer than ever these days, but some airports are so extreme that they cause even the most skilled pilots to become uneasy. This article will break down some of the world's most extreme airports. Read More →