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A recent social media post has gone viral after a woman received an unsettling message while waiting for her flight. The user, identified as @kir.a.lo, shared the incident on her account with the caption: “Why are men? #creeper #creepy #greenscreen #ichoosethebear,” accompanied by the sound “original sound – kirsten.” The message read, "I saw your number on your luggage tag."
Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect a minor from an inflight sexual assault. The incident raises questions about the extent of an airline's responsibility for the behavior of its passengers.
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which oversees the Department of Transportation (DOT) and drafted the FAA Reauthorization Act language that created new slots at Washington’s National Airport, has made her recommendations clear. She not only authored the law but also provided explicit guidance on who should receive these new slots.
Alaska Airlines is surveying some of its lounge members about potential changes under consideration. The airline is evaluating whether to raise the price for lounge membership and what additional amenities customers might desire if such an increase occurs.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 came within 150 feet of the water while still three miles out from Tampa airport. Flight 425 from Columbus diverted to Fort Lauderdale.
Steven Fox, managing member of Virginia Aviation Associates LLC, discusses the latest $10 million investment into Hampton Roads Executive Airport and how they are building for the future of air travel.
Jet Linx, a locally focused Aircraft Management and Jet Card Company, has announced the appointment of Zach Sperber as Executive Vice President of Aircraft Management. This strategic hire underscores Jet Linx's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its aircraft management services with capabilities to manage aircraft at any location nationwide.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has initiated a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport. This initiative aligns with SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities and Heathrow’s goal for all airport vehicles to be zero-emission or use biofuels by 2030.
A confrontation between a guest and Silverton security in Las Vegas ended in a chase through the hotel parking lot, as reported by Go Knights Go! on Twitter. The incident was captured and shared on social media, drawing significant attention.
The JetBlue flight attendants union informed crewmembers on Thursday that the airline plans to reduce the number of flight attendants starting in September due to schedule reductions. This reduction is expected to last through the winter season, with an estimated 39,000 flight attendant hours being cut from the schedule. As a result, JetBlue is offering leaves of absence for up to six months.
An American Airlines passenger flying from Dallas Fort Worth to Los Angeles took another passenger’s bulkhead seat and refused to give it up, arguing that it was his by right due to his U.S. citizenship. Despite requests from flight attendants to move, all passengers were eventually deplaned to remove him peacefully.
The Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification paves the way for the aircraft's entry into service by the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA, to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is expected later in 2024.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has announced a tentative agreement with American Airlines. The negotiations, which took place in Phoenix without federal mediators, concluded this week.
In what is being described as an unprecedented IT failure, a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. led to the crash of numerous Microsoft Windows computer systems worldwide.
Vintage in Review, an informal and interactive presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that showcases unique airplanes built between the dawn of powered flight and 1970, will take place from July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and are open to all attending AirVenture.
Donald Trump accepted the Republican nomination for President on Thursday. His Vice Presidential running mate, Senator J.D. Vance, almost missed the event because his team had forgotten to secure clearance for the charter plane bringing him to the convention to enter its restricted airspace.
When observing the activity at an airport, one can see a coordinated effort to ensure travelers reach their destinations. This includes baggage being transported, jet bridges connecting planes, and various carts, trucks, belts, and ramps in operation. However, the unseen efforts of Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team are crucial in maintaining these operations.
GE Aerospace announced plans to invest more than $1 billion over five years in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities worldwide.
Unique and customizable cabin lighting inspired by the colors of the Australian landscape and grounded in science will be featured on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimize jetlag and improve customer wellbeing.
A reader flying American Airlines from Nice to Philadelphia boarded their aircraft to find that the tray table at their economy seat 13K was broken. "Broken tray in seat 13K not ideal for an eight-hour flight with a 6-year-old," the passenger remarked.