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NEWSApr 17, 2022Individual Shoots Themself at Nashville International AirportAn individual was injured at Nashville International Airport last Sunday after discharging his weapon in the baggage claim area, sources say.Read More →
NEWSMar 10, 2022TSA Airlines Mask Mandate Extended Until April 18The federal mask mandate has been extended for airlines through April 18. This extension came just before the mandate was set to expire at the end of this week.Read More →
NEWSFeb 23, 2022Ukrainian Civil Airspace ClosedAfter a standoff spanning several weeks, Russian troops have reportedly begun invading Ukraine. Tensions are now higher than ever, and a war is underway. Airspace over Ukraine has been closed for commercial air traffic.Read More →
NEWSFeb 15, 2022The Famous United Airlines Star Wars Plane is No MoreToday marks the end of the line for N36272, which is set to fly to Amarillo tonight for repainting. This Boeing 737-800 was famously painted with a Star Wars scheme to celebrate the release of the movie Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. One side of the aircraft was painted red to represent the dark side, while the other was painted in blue to represent the light side.Read More →
NEWSFeb 14, 2022Airlines Cancel Flights to Ukraine Amid TensionsMany airlines have canceled flights to Ukraine following increased tensions between the country and its northern neighbor, Russia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2022Frontier and Spirit Airlines Merge in Deal Valued at Over $6.6BnThis morning, Frontier Airlines announced that they would be merging with Ultra Low-Cost Carrier Spirit Airlines in a merger valued at more than $6.6 billion U.S. Dollars. After this deal, Frontier Airlines will control 51.5% of the merger, with Spirit owning the remaining 48.5%.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 04, 2022Allegiant Airlines' Spring ExpansionAllegiant Airlines has announced the addition of nine new routes to its network, with the first to begin operating this Spring.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 23, 2022What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)?As the aviation industry advances in technology, many airlines have made it a priority to reduce their environmental footprint. One way they are doing so is by introducing Sustainable Aviation Fuel into their operations.Read More →
NEWSJan 23, 2022Swiss Takes Delivery of its First 'Airspace' A320neoSWISS Airlines recently took delivery of its first Airbus A320neo to be equipped with its signature "Airspace Cabin". The new cabin features redesigned window bezels and shades for better views, larger overhead bins, and improved lavatories with antimicrobial surfaces.Read More →
ROUTESOct 14, 2021United Airlines Announces Routes to Amman, Mallorca, Bergen, Among OthersUnited Airlines has announced 10 new routes from various hubs to seemingly random destinations.Read More →