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News from August 2024
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first two-class, 227-seat Airbus A321neo and will press the twinjet into revenue service in mid-September on European routes.
A passenger at Miami International Airport brought another man, shrink-wrapped in green plastic, to the check-in counters for South American airline LATAM. The assisting passenger carefully lifted and placed the wrapped individual on a baggage scale. Later, the man in green plastic hopped away from the check-in area.
Pilatus Aircraft announced on August 27 that it has signed contracts to establish a factory-owned “flagship” sales, design, and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Bradenton, Florida. The company plans to develop 17 acres on the north side of the airport property for the facility, which will initially employ over 50 people.
SpaceX planned to launch two rockets with internet satellite payloads this morning from sites in Florida and California. The California launch was postponed after the first stage from the Florida launch broke apart on landing on a SpaceX droneship several hundred miles northeast of the Cape Canaveral launch site. However, the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket successfully transported the 21 satellites into orbit.
Flying standby can be a viable option to avoid delays, but the process has become increasingly challenging. During major airline events, finding available seats may take days, and other airlines might also be fully booked during peak travel times. American Airlines, in particular, has made it more difficult to standby for an earlier flight. European airlines often do not allow standby at all. Status with an airline can help, but booking a backup flight on a second airline and canceling if it's not needed is advisable—especially if using miles that offer free cancellation and...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued its final report today on the fatal crash of a Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1B helicopter in West Virginia on June 22, 2022. The report attributes the accident to inadequate inspection procedures by the operator, Marpat Aviation, and insufficient oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The crash resulted in the deaths of all six occupants when the UH-1B “Huey” struck power lines during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.
A passenger at the gate area of a Delta flight captured a photo of a woman preparing to board for Detroit, accompanied by a large dog and four carry-on items.
A guest at a Hyatt all-inclusive resort reportedly drank excessively, leading to the entire party being cut off from alcohol for the day. One member of the affected group shared their experience, stating, "A person in our party got a bit too drunk and was escorted to her room. We were informed after that it meant that we were all cut off from alcohol for that entire day." The individual expressed frustration over the policy, particularly since their trip was part of a wedding package.
A Ukrainian air force F-16 fighter jet was destroyed in a crash on Monday, just weeks after the country received the American-made aircraft, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Health workers, faculty, and non-teaching staff from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) protested against the Manila City Government’s Mandatory Health Permit Ordinance. The demonstrators opposed the ordinance, which mandates workers to obtain government-issued health permits to continue their employment. Their stance was supported by various labor unions, educational institutions, and health organizations demanding the ordinance’s immediate repeal.
Gaming workers at Evolution in Georgia, a Swedish-owned online gambling company, have been on hunger strike for more than a week as the company refuses all attempts to engage with their union, EVO.
Wreckage and human remains from a plane crash that occurred 17 years ago were discovered in Lake Huron earlier this month, according to Michigan State Police.
Seattle, Washington, and Taipei, Taiwan – August 16, 2024 – Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, its third U.S. gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, touched down to a water cannon salute at 4:15 pm today. With the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei, STARLUX’s expanded transpacific routes reaffirm its dedication to growing its U.S. network. With its arrival at the hub of partner Alaska Airlines, STARLUX further enables seamless connectivity from more than 100 cities to Seattle and onward to Taipei and 23 Asian...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on the July 26 fatal Pilatus PC12-47E accident in Wyoming. The report corroborates earlier findings that the single-engine turboprop, with seven individuals on board including the owner-pilot, crashed following an apparent loss of autopilot function and subsequent loss of control.
A new ILO report titled “Violence and Harassment in the World of Work: Trade Union Initiatives, Strategies and Negotiations Since the Adoption of the Convention on Violence and Harassment (No. 190) and Its Recommendation (No. 206), 2019” spotlights several initiatives by UNI and its affiliates to combat violence and harassment in workplaces.
United Auto Workers (UAW) union leaders continued their efforts in April and May to organize workers from traditionally nonunion plants, with mixed results. At Mercedes-Benz's large plant in Vance, Alabama, nearly 600 more workers voted against UAW control than for it.
After 23 days of rallying and peaceful picketing, workers at Tiger Palace Casino in Bhairahawa, Lumbini, Nepal, have negotiated an agreement with management that ensures fair compensation and reinstatement of their jobs. This resolution, reached on August 16, came after repeated failed negotiations and mediation attempts, including by the Labour Office in Butwal. The outcome demonstrates the workers’ resolve in standing up for their rights. Workers are members of the Casino Workers Union (CWU), affiliated with the Nepal Tourism, Hotel, Restaurant, Casino and Allied Workers...
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype aircraft successfully completed its second test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California, on Aug. 26.
Air France has taken a 20% ownership stake in Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), which will transition from the Star Alliance to SkyTeam on September 1. In a bid to attract customers from competing alliances, SAS EuroBonus is offering a status match.
A man was arrested at Santiago airport on Tuesday after causing significant damage to the American Airlines check-in area. The individual, reportedly of Haitian descent, had purchased a ticket to Miami, only to discover upon arrival that the ticket was fraudulent.