NEWSMay 23, 2022United Airlines Returns To NorwayOn May 20th, United Airlines new service connecting Newark (EWR) to Bergen (BGO) began, which also marks United Airlines return to Norway. It is Bergen’s only long-haul route and it is the first time since October 2018 that Bergan has a non-stop flight to the United States. Read More →
NEWSMay 19, 2022Alaska Airlines Suffering From Repeated Flight CancellationsArticle describing the roughly 4% flight cancellations of Alaska Airlines 1200 daily flight cancellations. This comes as a nationwide pilot shortage and increased demand disrupt the airlines daily flight operations.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2022JetBlue Launches Hostile Takeover Bid to Acquire Spirit AirlinesYet another twist occurred this morning when JetBlue launched a hostile takeover bid to win back Spirit from Frontier Airlines. JetBlue is now offering $30 per share, significantly more than its ultra-low-cost rival, and claims a deal offering $33 per share is still a possibility.Read More →
NEWSMay 12, 2022EU Scraps Mask Mandate on FlightsThe EU is removing its mask recommendation on flights. From May 16 onwards, passengers have limited guidance surrounding mask wearing.Read More →
NEWSMay 07, 2022FAA Wants Airlines To Replace 5G Sensitive Equipment Airlines industry leaders are expected to meet with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speak about issues relating to 5G. According to a report by Reuters, the FAA wants airlines to replace aircraft affected by radio altimeters. This meeting comes a little over two months before the delayed 5G rollout by telecommunication companies such as Verizon Communications and AT&T.Read More →
NEWSMay 05, 2022Introducing Italy's Newest Airline: AeroitaliaStarting later this year privately owned Aeroitalia will become Italy's newest airline. The new venture is run by experienced aviation professionals and will initially be based at Forlì (FRL) airport. Read More →
NEWSMay 02, 2022Air Traffic Between Europe and Asia Rises in the Face of Russian Airspace BanDespite UK and EU airlines facing bans from Russian airspace, aviation data firm OAG has recorded rises in scheduled seats between Europe and Asia.Read More →
NEWSApr 22, 2022Maskless Flights Between United States and Britain Are Here Following the voiding of the United States mask mandate, combined with a similar ruling in the UK, it seems that maskless flights between the US and the UK are finally in sight.Read More →
NEWSApr 20, 2022American Airlines Resuming Practice Flights for Kids with Autism and AnxietyAmerican Airlines is resuming their popular "It's Okay to Fly American" program after a two year covid-induced hiatus. The autism-targeted program is open to all with special needs and is offered at several airports around the United States. Read More →
NEWSApr 19, 2022UPS Takes Delivery of Final 747, Marking the End of an EraUPS took delivery of its last Boeing 747 aircraft on April 8, 2022. This marks a massive milestone for both the cargo carrier and Boeing.Read More →
