ROUTESJul 22, 2024A 53 Second Flight!? A Look at the Worlds Shortest FlightA particular flight in Scotland does not use 'hours' as its time unit. In fact, sometimes it doesn't even use 'minutes'. We are talking about 'SECONDS' here, as this flight was accomplished in a mere 53 seconds at some point. Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2024Collision Risks as Australia Struggle With Airport Staff ShortagesIndustries around the world have been suffering from staff shortages coming out of the pandemic. The travel sector and especially aviation have experienced these struggles first-hand. In Australia, a staff shortage among air traffic controllers has become a huge point of concern as many fear that the chances of a collision have risen.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2024Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation IndustryHong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has faced turbulence over the holiday season, canceling over 80 flights since Christmas Eve. This has sparked concerns among passengers about potential disruptions and raised questions about underlying issues within the airline.Read More →
NEWSJul 31, 2023Aer Lingus Restarts Pilot Training ProgramIrish flag carrier Aer Lingus has restarted its pilot training program in order to combat pilot shortages. As the airline expands to new routes, Aer Lingus has chosen to fully sponsor pilots willing to train under their program.Read More →
NEWSApr 28, 2023SkyWest Tackles Pilot Shortage With New Part 135 SubsidiaryAs the pilot shortage in America continues to inflict challenges on small towns, SkyWest is moving forward with its new charter model to provide more on-demand service with less-trained pilots to enable more pilot availability.Read More →
NEWSJul 11, 2022American Airlines Triples Pilots' Pay Amid Recent Scheduling GlitchAmerican Airlines triples its pilot's pay amid a glitch that caused pilots to drop hundreds of trips. Read More →
NEWSJul 10, 2022Flight Cancellations Continue to Worsen in EuropeThis is an important update on the UK/EU/US situation.
The situation does not seem to be improving.Read More →
NEWSJul 03, 2022Computer Glitch Leaves American Airlines Flights Without PilotsA glitch in American Airlines' pilot scheduling system has left flights without crews. The airline worked to minimize the problem but issues still linger.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 18, 2022UK Travel Chaos ContinuesDespite the return of demand for air travel, airports across the United Kingdom are facing more challenges as passengers return to the skies.Read More →
NEWSJan 22, 2022Berlin's "Troubled" Brandenburg Airport One Year OnAn update on Berlin Brandenburg.
The airport is still suffering from lossesRead More →
