Articles by Stacey Van der Merwe

NEWS Nov 02, 2026 Three Dead After Two Helicopters Collide at Oregon Airport Two helicopters collided at McMinnville Municipal Airport in Oregon, killing three people. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash. Read More →

NEWS Oct 29, 2026 Airbus and Air France-KLM Launch Joint Venture to Support A350 Fleet Worldwide Airbus and Air France-KLM have finalized a joint venture to provide component support for A350 operators, with operations set to begin in 2026. Read More →

NEWS Oct 28, 2026 British TUI Flight Attendant Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Alleged 100-Pound Drug Smuggling Attempt A British TUI flight attendant faces serious charges in Sri Lanka after authorities allegedly found around 100 pounds of synthetic drugs in her luggage. Read More →

NEWS Oct 15, 2026 JetBlue Opens Sales for BlueFirst, Its First Domestic First Class Cabin JetBlue begins selling seats in its new BlueFirst domestic first class cabin, with service starting in 2026 on select transcontinental routes. Read More →

NEWS Oct 15, 2026 Southwest Overhauls Rapid Rewards and How it Affects You Southwest Airlines is expanding its Rapid Rewards program with new redemption options, tier benefits, and status perks. Here's what it means for you. Read More →

NEWS Oct 07, 2026 FAA Clears JetBlue's $58.5M Purchase of Spirit's LaGuardia Slots The FAA approved JetBlue's $58.5 million deal to acquire Spirit Airlines slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, expanding its East Coast presence. Read More →

NEWS Oct 01, 2026 United Express Flight Returns to Houston After Cockpit Windshield Shatters Mid-Flight A United Express Embraer E175 flight to El Paso made an emergency return to Houston after its cockpit windshield shattered during flight. Read More →

NEWS Oct 01, 2026 Norwegian Air Taken to Court Over Trademark Dispute by Erling Haaland Erling Haaland is suing Norwegian Air Shuttle for allegedly using his trademarked ponytail celebration without permission. Read More →

NEWS Sep 30, 2026 Pilot Tried to Crash Flight Bound for Israel After Stabbing Co-Pilot A FlyDubai pilot allegedly stabbed a colleague and attempted to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight, forcing an emergency diversion, passengers say. Read More →

NEWS Sep 17, 2026 Thousands of Flights Delayed or Canceled as Travel Disruptions Sweep Across the U.S. More than 2,234 flights delayed and 237 canceled as widespread disruptions hit U.S. air travel. Here's what travelers need to know right now. Read More →