NEWSSep 26, 2023Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism?Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies.Read More →
NEWSSep 19, 2023Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian FlightsThe five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today.Read More →
NEWSSep 17, 2023TSA Agents Caught Allegedly Stealing From Bags in MiamiThree TSA agents that were arrested in July 2023 have admitted to stealing up to $1000 a day from passengers at a security checkpoint in Miami. This comes as there is a decrease in confidence and trust in the TSA after many passengers have come forward claiming that similar cases have happened to them after passing through TSA checkpoints. Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2023How Airlines are Responding to Morocco's 6.8-Magnitude EarthquakeOn September 8, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, killing over 1300 people. The quake struck the High Atlas Mountains, near the famous tourist destination city of Marrakesh. The damage to buildings and historical sites means that tourism will be unlikely to return to full force for the foreseeable future, leading to less flight demand.Read More →
NEWSSep 07, 2023Biman Bangladesh Eyes Risky U.S. ResumptionBiman Bangladesh Airlines has recently outlined plans to resume service to the United States. With a modern fleet of aircraft, the carrier is eyeing its return to the States after 17 years.
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NEWSSep 06, 2023A Brand-New Luxury Airline From the Maldives: Can it Compete?A new airline is set to launch in the Maldives later this year. Beond is a luxury airline that offers flights for passengers exclusively in business class. On September 5, Beond announced plans to launch three routes from its hub at Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives in November.Read More →
NEWSSep 05, 2023All United Airlines Flights Grounded Due to Nationwide OutageJust months after various system outages struck the Southwest Airlines network, another similar issue has transpired. This time, however, it has affected United Airlines.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2023Google and Microsoft to Invest in Sustainable Aviation FuelTwo of the world's largest technology companies announced plans to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month. Google and Microsoft will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, which accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most feasible ways to make aviation more sustainable in the short-term.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 22, 2023Are Airline Ticket Prices Set to Rise Indefinitely?Airline ticket prices have hit record highs in recent times, but the time are changing. While lower prices aren't guaranteed passengers should take comfort in the fact that prices are trending lower and that trend is expected to continue. This article explains why. Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Near Collision Occurs Between Southwest 737 and Citation at San DiegoThe United States' latest near collision incident has occurred at San Diego International Airport (SAN), with a Southwest airlines flight and private jet. This is the eighth major close call incident involving a commercial aircraft in 2023. Read More →
