Family seating error on Southwest Airlines ignites lively discussion online
A recent flight incident has ignited a discussion online about whether airlines should ensure that parents and their infants sit together. This all started with a passenger who shared that his wife and two young children had been assigned seats in different rows on a Southwest Airlines flight. The family opted not to pay for […]
Salaries of Alaska Airlines pilots disclosed — and the figures are surprising
Alaska Airlines pilots are flying high in more ways than one. A recent agreement has significantly boosted pilot salaries at Alaska Airlines, positioning them among the top earners in the industry. Starting pay for first officers, or co-pilots, is now around $119.92 per hour. This translates to about $107,900 annually, assuming around 75 flight hours […]
Spirit Airlines plans to sell 20 planes and brings back laid-off flight attendants.
Spirit Airlines Enters Aircraft Sale and Flight Attendant Recall Spirit Airlines has secured a deal to sell 20 Airbus jets while also planning to recall some of its flight attendants who were laid off last year due to financial struggles facing the low-cost airline. Currently, Spirit is undergoing its second bankruptcy process in under two […]
Spirit Airlines sells aircraft and brings back flight attendants during bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines Sells 20 Airbus Jets Amid Restructuring Spirit Airlines has announced a decision to sell 20 Airbus aircraft while also recalling some flight attendants who were furloughed late last year due to the airline’s financial struggles. The airline is currently navigating its second bankruptcy, having filed for Chapter 11 in November 2024. The first […]
Australian woman’s heartfelt note to ‘adorable guy’ on Virgin Airlines flight gains popularity on TikTok.
An Australian woman’s TikTok became a hit after she penned a love note to a fellow passenger on a plane, hoping to snag a date. On January 13, Isabella Duric, 23, was flying with Virgin Australia from Sydney to Melbourne when she noticed a “cute guy” sitting in the back row across from her and […]
American Airlines flight sees unusual blue light while attempting to land at Charlotte airport
An investigation was initiated last week following reports that an American Airlines plane observed an unusual blue light while getting ready to land. This event happened during the early hours of Thursday, January 29, as the flight was approaching Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina. The aircraft had taken off from Charleston, South Carolina, […]
Hawaiian Airlines Credit Card Returns, But Questions Remain Unanswered
After quite a break, the Hawaiian Airlines-branded credit card has made a quiet comeback, though the way it’s returned has only added to the ongoing confusion surrounding it. Your card will be returned to you. Applications for the Hawaiian Airlines Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard are back open, offering 60,000 Atmos Rewards points when […]
United and American Airlines raise ticket prices at a key US airport as competition intensifies.
United Airlines and American Airlines are in a competitive race at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, each stepping up their game as the summer travel season approaches. On Tuesday, United announced it would run a record 750 flights a day at O’Hare this summer, which is about 200 more flights than its closest rival and marks […]
Satena Airlines plane crashes in Colombia, resulting in 15 fatalities, including a legislator.
Colombia’s national airline, Satena, announced on Wednesday that commercial flight HK-4709 tragically crashed after it went missing near the Colombia-Venezuela border. All 15 individuals on board, including a Colombian politician, lost their lives. The Beechcraft 1900, operating on the Cucuta-Ocaña route, took off at 11:42 a.m. local time, aiming to land around 12:05 p.m. Unfortunately, […]
What airlines are required to compensate you for during winter storm Fern
Winter weather can throw a wrench into travel plans, but it’s good to know that US airlines are required to give refunds if flights get canceled. A significant storm hit multiple regions on Saturday, leading to the cancellation of over 12,200 flights by the weekend’s end. Forecasters have indicated that this storm could mirror the […]