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Southwest Airlines announced that former CEO and current Chairman Gary Kelly will step down. This move fulfills part of the leadership change demanded by Elliott Management. Several other board members will also leave, with plans to expand the board again, suggesting Elliott will gain representation.
This morning, two Delta Air Lines aircraft collided on the taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. No injuries were reported in the incident, which involved a Bombardier CRJ900 operated by Endeavor (Delta Connection) and an Airbus A350.
A recent incident at the Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown has raised concerns about hotel security. At approximately 3:00 AM, a man allegedly broke into a guest's room and attempted to steal a purse. The guest reported the incident to management, who informed the police that similar incidents had occurred recently. A maintenance employee reassured the guests, stating, "This happens a lot and please don't be afraid it is safe here."
Aviation analytics company Cirium has released its August data on airline on-time performance. Delta Air Lines has posted an 80.9% on-time arrival performance, securing the top position in North America. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines followed closely, both maintaining an on-time rate of over 78%.
The shift from written travel reports to video reviews has brought a new level of relatability and humor to the genre. A recent example is a review of Qatar Airways' QSuites, which captures the experience of a first-time business class flyer with both wit and charm.
Honeywell’s Boeing 757-200 testbed aircraft is on a nine-stop tour of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, demonstrating resilient connectivity to potential defense and government customers and journalists. Invited onboard the demonstration flight out of London Stansted Airport, participants experienced one of Honeywell's top airliners.
Boeing's Starliner crew capsule experienced a sixth thruster issue and a temporary guidance system malfunction during its return from the International Space Station (ISS) to the New Mexico Desert on Saturday. The capsule is scheduled for launch next August, with uncertainties remaining about whether it will be crewed.
Canadian Aviator Magazine reports that Canadian military search and rescue aircraft are now equipped with devices capable of tracking cellphones carried by pilots and passengers. The equipment, part of the Canadian Airborne Sensor for Search and Rescue (CASSAR) system, detects cell tower interrogation signals emitted by cellphones. This technology has been installed in CC-130H aircraft dedicated to search and rescue missions.
Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel, now part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is experiencing significant operational challenges that have drastically altered the guest experience.
A tourist's recent encounter with border control has sparked discussions on privacy invasion. The incident, shared under the hashtag #travelstorytime, involved a woman being interrogated by border guards about her tampon.
Qatar Airways has introduced an interactive advertisement that allows users to place themselves in a promotional film using artificial intelligence. By uploading a photo, individuals can be inserted into a romantic travel adventure, effectively creating a deepfake of themselves within the short film. Participants become the lead actors in various global locations such as Tokyo, Cape Town, and Doha.
At the start of the summer, concerns were raised about American Airlines' reliability. Department of Transportation (DOT) data indicates that passengers experiencing delays, cancellations, diversions, lost bags, or being denied boarding despite having a ticket are most likely flying with American Airlines.
dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has secured a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. This agreement will enable dnata to offer comprehensive passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the low-cost airline. The dnata team is expected to enhance the travel experience for approximately 640,000 passengers on easyJet's 3,800 annual flights.
As Eutelsat Group begins to outline its plans for the Eutelsat OneWeb Gen 2 Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, the satellite operator has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring compatibility and continuity of services for current customers. This is supported by the existing Gen 1 LEO network of 648 operational Ku-band satellites.
A much-needed electrical utility center may soon replace a beloved private airport south of Seattle. A local utilities manager, himself a pilot, who helped make the call says there's no better option. Mark Flury, a pilot based at another airport, told the Seattle Times he understands the turmoil the closure of First Air Field in Monroe, Washington, will cause. However, he believes the 36-acre parcel is ideal for centralizing Snohomish County Public Utility District's electrical distribution services. Geoffrey Monroe, the city's mayor and a hangar renter at First Air Field,...
Airline schedule "meltdowns" have recently been a topic of concern. Whether the disruption affects the entire industry or just one carrier, a common question arises: why does it take several days or even a week for airlines to return to normal operations after a disruptive event like a storm that lasts only a few hours?
Two vintage aircraft, valued at millions of dollars, are currently up for sale. A rare CF-104 Starfighter in flying condition is being offered by a nonprofit organization for $4.25 million. Additionally, one of the few operational Nakajima A6M-2 Zero fighters is available for $5 million.
When you’re a frequent guest of a hotel chain, it’s common to receive a “thank you for being a Titanium Plutonium member” when you check into one of their properties. One guest did not get the 'thank you for your loyalty' and complained to the hotel’s management company.
The Covid-19 pandemic was a unique period marked by widespread mask mandates and enhanced cleaning protocols in public spaces. Many businesses, including hotels, adopted stringent safety measures, often citing health guidelines as the reason for reduced services.
U.S. air traffic control remains reliant on outdated technology, a situation that will persist until the 2030s. Despite several decades of efforts to modernize, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has struggled with implementing technology upgrades. Airspace congestion in the Northeast has led to many manual processes and insufficient personnel to manage them.