FBI looks into fight among passengers on Breeze Airways flight to California
FBI Investigates Air Brawl on Breeze Airways Flight An altercation onboard a Breeze Airways flight has drawn the attention of the FBI following a morning incident on Wednesday. The flight, designated MX704, was traveling from Norfolk International Airport in Virginia to Los Angeles International Airport in California when it made an unscheduled stop at Grand […]
Women in Australia gain permission to take legal action against Qatar Airways regarding 2020 strip-searches.
Women Allowed to Sue Qatar Airways After Allegations of Invasive Searches Five women from Australia have gained the right to take legal action against Qatar Airways following reports of being subjected to invasive searches nearly five years ago. This ruling was issued by three Australian appeal judges on Thursday. The women allege that they underwent […]
Passenger erupts at airport staff over canceled flight to New York with Norse Atlantic Airways in France
Travelers reacted strongly at the airport after discovering their flight had been canceled. Elianne Freun, 27, found herself among the passengers affected when the Nordic Atlantic Airlines flight from Paris to New York was called off on July 3rd. While she was at the check-in counter trying to reschedule her flight, Elianne observed another passenger, […]
British Airways prohibits staff from taking selfies during layovers: ‘A bit excessive’
British Airways Implements Strict Social Media Guidelines for Crew British Airways has taken the management of their crew’s social media presence up a notch. Unlike many airlines that already place restrictions on crew social media activity during work hours, British Airways now has guidelines that affect their personal time too. Currently, the airline has prohibited […]
Republic Airways aircraft has close encounter with jet approaching LaGuardia Airport
Near Miss at LaGuardia Airport Under Investigation Recently, there was a near miss involving two planes at LaGuardia Airport, stemming from some evident miscommunication between air traffic controllers. The federal government is looking into the incident. This close call occurred on May 6. A Republic Airways flight was attempting to take off when it unexpectedly […]
Qatar Airways plans to reveal a significant order from Boeing during Trump’s visit.
Qatar Airways is expected to announce that President Trump has finalized a deal to acquire 150 aircraft from Boeing during his visit to Doha on Wednesday. Trump made the journey from Saudi Arabia to Qatar early on Wednesday afternoon, participating in a state visit that will be followed by a state dinner later in the […]
British Airways faced a £40 million loss due to a power failure that shut down Heathrow.
The recent power outage that shut down Heathrow Airport for a day in March has cost British Airways around £40 million. The airline described this as an “optional evaluation,” indicating they don’t anticipate compensation from Heathrow. There was significant frustration from BA regarding the response to the outage and the subsequent recovery time. This incident […]
British Airways crew member found dead in San Francisco hotel
Reports say the British Airways crew were found dead in a hotel room in San Francisco during a stopover between flights this week. A male crew was found dead in his hotel bed after his colleague reported failing to work to return to the UK on Thursday. The sun reported. Hotel staff found the crew […]
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford nominated by Trump to lead FAA
President Donald Trump led the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday, tapping airline executive Brian Bedford. Bedford has been CEO of Republic Airlines, an Indiana-based regional airline, since 2007. In Monday's Truth Social Post, Trump wrote that he was “pleasant” to announce Bedford's appointment as FAA administrator. “As former president and CEO of Republic Airlines, […]
Silver Airways abruptly cancels all flights at Orlando International Airport after filing for bankruptcy
Regional airline Silver Airways suddenly cancelled all flights at Orlando International Airport over the weekend, with many expecting the company to board their destination after it recently filed for bankruptcy. Silver Airways filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December, and both flight and return after the company sank the debt. Silver Airways suddenly cancelled all […]