NEWSDec 18, 2023Inside Southwest Airlines' Controversial Policy for Plus-Sized PassengersA new TikTok trend? Nope, Southwest has had the "Customer of Size policy" for over three decades. The policy has been a point of major controversy in the past week or two. While many say it is a policy that promotes bad lifestyle and health choices, some also state it is just a way to make sure everyone flies with comfort in mind. Read More →
NEWSDec 13, 2023Plane Ticket Sales Were Up 240% During Some Parts of 2023 Thanks to Taylor Swift ConcertsHave you ever heard of an airline adding more flights so people can attend a concert? Believe it or not, in light of artist Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras" tour, certain airlines have made significant moves to accommodate a massive increase in fans traveling to see her perform.Read More →
NEWSDec 12, 2023Cabin Crew Recall "Strange Behavior" of Russian Passenger Who Snuck Onto a Los Angeles-Bound Flight Without DocumentationAnyone who flies internationally knows you must have a passport and boarding pass. However, a strange incident involving a man flying to another country without either document recently occurred. On November 4, a Russian man named Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava took a Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Ochigava's inability to provide documents verifying his identity to the customs authorities upon arrival led to an FBI investigation that is currently underway.Read More →
NEWSDec 12, 2023Engine Failure Prompts Ryanair 737 MAX to Make Emergency Landing in PortugalThe week has barely started, and we are already in for a ride. This morning at around 9:20 am (local time) in the South of Portugal a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8, was forced to make an emergency landing at Faro Airport in Portugal. Ryanair flight (FR1249) carrying 164 passengers between Manchester, UK and Tenerife, Spain, suffered an engine failure, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing at Gago Coutinho Airport (FAO) in southern Portugal. Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 11, 2023Pilot-Less Aircraft Could Be on the Horizon, Data SuggestsIn recent years, technological advancements in the aviation industry have set the stage for a revolutionary transformation: the development and implementation of self-flying planes. This groundbreaking frontier in aerospace engineering promises to redefine air travel, safety standards, and the very nature of piloting itself. As we embark on this exploration, we'll delve into the key aspects, challenges, and potential impacts of self-flying planes. Could we soon see completely autonomous commercial aircraft?Read More →
STORIESDec 10, 2023How This Nigerian Scammer Sold a Fake Airport for $242 MillionIn our hyper-computerized society, scammers proliferate nearly every part of modern commerce and the internet. Before the advent of mass access to the internet nearly 30 years ago, one of the biggest scams in history went down. This story is a wild adventure and a cautionary tale involving a Nigerian and Brazilian banker, a fake airport, and two countries. This is how a Nigerian banker sold a fake airport to Brazil. Read More →
NEWSDec 09, 2023Dubai's DXB Airport Set to be Replaced by New Mega Airport before 2040The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the world's major players in the aviation industry over the past two decades. Emirates and Etihad Airways are synonymous with global connectivity and major lifestyle brands, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major business and leisure travel destinations. The UAE is expanding its airport infrastructure and leading discussions on decarbonizing aviation to maintain its global leadership in the aviation sector.Read More →
STORIESDec 09, 2023A Closer Look at Airbus's Worst-Selling AircraftThe Airbus A330-800 never became a large component of airline fleets. The plane has received only 12 orders over the past nine years, compared to the hundreds of orders for the A330-900 during the same period. Many carriers prefer the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and other aircraft for multiple reasons. We look deeper into why the A330-800 has failed to take off within the industry.Read More →
NEWSDec 08, 2023Israeli Airlines Have Refunded More Than $155 Million to Passengers After Widespread CancellationsIsrael's commercial aviation industry has suffered severe losses as a result of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict that escalated immensely in October. El Al and low-cost carriers have reported major losses due to necessary cancellation refunds, and foreign carriers have reduced capacity into Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 06, 2023Can People Own Airports? A Comprehensive Guide to Airport OwnershipIt may come as a random thought or something you've actively thought about. Regarding airlines, you may be aware that specific governments or firms could own these. But what about airports? The "Who owns airports?" issue is not much different from airlines. Therefore, this article will analyze the various companies and government entities that own airports.
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