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As the Athletes' Village opens today, August 21, 2024, Air France, the official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will experience a peak in arrivals of Paralympic athletes on its flights today and tomorrow.
Employees at Ford dealerships in Petaluma, CA, and Dover, OH, have successfully removed unwanted International Association of Machinists (IAM) union officials from their workplaces. This development follows a significant petition drive led by employees at both locations.
Delta Air Lines is offering 10,000 miles in compensation to passengers who had to sit next to a vomiting passenger infected with COVID-19. The incident occurred on a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the affected passenger reportedly vomited throughout the entire 12-hour journey. According to an account from another passenger, "The FA’s did nothing about the situation – I think I counted the passenger vomiting at least 10 times on the floor and she refused to clean up after herself." The reporting passenger...
Sikorsky’s modified presidential VH-92A made its operational debut as "Marine One" on August 19, transporting President Biden from O’Hare International Airport to the parking lot adjacent to the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, the site of the Democratic National Convention. The development program that led to this helicopter's entry into service has experienced two decades of delays in replacing the previous Vietnam-era helicopters assigned to the presidential mission.
Boeing has suspended certification flight testing of its new flagship 777X airliner after discovering problems with the engine attachments in all three test aircraft, according to a report by The Air Current. A thrust link, which helps secure the engine to its mounting structure, was found broken after a flight from Kona, Hawaii, to Seattle. Subsequent inspections revealed cracks in the thrust links on the other two aircraft, leading to the grounding of the fleet.
A New York Times documentary examines the mental health issues impacting the aviation industry, highlighting the story of an Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to crash a plane last fall. Capt. Joe Emerson was in the jump seat of an E175, hitching a ride to San Francisco from Oregon, when he tried to pull the engine fire extinguishers. The pilots flying managed to prevent him from fully deploying the fuel cutoff switches and restrained him.
Dubai, UAE, August 20, 2024: dnata Travel, a long-standing travel provider in the UAE, reports a significant increase in demand for international trips as travelers seek to escape the summer heat. Bookings for August and September 2024 have risen by over 50% compared to the same period last year.
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German workers in the gaming industry, alongside their union ver.di, a UNI affiliate, have issued a series of demands at devcom, Europe’s largest electronic game developer conference currently taking place in Cologne.
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) requiring operators of all Boeing 787 models to inspect the flight deck seat switches. This directive follows a sudden forward pitch incident involving a Dreamliner off Australia last March, which resulted in injuries to 50 people. The dive occurred due to an "uncommanded horizontal movement" of the captain's seat, causing the yoke to be pushed forward. Unbelted passengers and crew were thrown about the cabin, with some sustaining serious injuries.
Bilt Rewards points will no longer transfer to Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles, as confirmed by Bilt Vice President Richard Kerr. "They had a three-year deal with Hawaiian, which came to an end," Kerr stated. He explained that since Hawaiian Airlines is expected to merge with Alaska Airlines, also a Bilt transfer partner, it was not practical to extend the agreement.
Alaska Airlines' acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has received approval from the Department of Justice (DOJ). After two extensions of the deadline for the DOJ to file an antitrust suit, it appeared there were ongoing negotiations that might have led to a settlement. However, the government allowed the time to file to lapse without action.
A Montana woman has pleaded guilty to lunging at the controls of a Cape Air Cessna 402 just as it was landing at Havre Airport on March 21, 2023, nearly causing it to crash. Tracy Lynn Eagleman, 36, of Havre will be sentenced in December and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She is being held in jail until sentencing.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has delighted travelers and aviation enthusiasts for years with its Pokémon-themed jets. Now it’s playing Pokémon-themed inflight safety and disembarkation videos aboard two themed aircraft: “Pikachu Jet NH” and “Eevee Jet NH,” a Boeing 787 and a Boeing 777, respectively.
UNI Global Union and IndustriALL are urging international fashion brands to maintain their long-term commitment to Bangladesh, aiming to secure the country's democratic and economic future.
Spirit Airlines has shifted away from its traditional business model of offering the cheapest possible fares and generating revenue through fees. The airline now offers a first-class bundle called "Go Big," which includes their 'big front seat' along with a carry-on, checked bag, priority boarding, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary snacks and drinks.
JetBlue is currently facing significant challenges and attempting a turnaround after reporting earnings of just $25 million in the second quarter, traditionally its strongest period. The airline has underperformed for 15 years, resulting in the departure of its CEO and the return of veteran talent.
A recent TikTok trend emphasizes the "demure" and correct way to perform everyday tasks. This trend has extended to various domains, including air travel, where an American Airlines flight attendant shared tips on efficient bag storage.
After hitting a dynamic certification testing milestone in the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland seatmaker AliceBluAero expects to receive UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval for its Quantum SALF lie-flat seat in December and will start the validation process with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in January 2025.
A wheelchair assistant working for a company such as Prospect or PrimeFlight faced an unexpected altercation involving disembarking American Airlines passengers. The incident occurred on a flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Peter Miralles, who tweeted about the incident, described it as "a rough, low paying job" that typically does not involve physical confrontations.