May 18th, 2022 11:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alaska Airlines’ Two Fired Flight Attendants Files Lawsuit Against Airline

Two flight attendants who were terminated in March 2021 have filed lawsuits alleging religious discrimination on the behalf of the Alaska airline. Alaska Airlines has been in a labour dispute with its pilots for some time over a new contract. Flexible scheduling and pilot retention policies are the major sticking issues, and qualified pilots have until May 25 to vote on whether to sanction strike action. While it looks that... Read More

Spirit Airlines Reports a Net Loss of $194 Million for First Quarter

Spirit Airlines, based in Florida, has recorded a net loss of US$194.7 million for the first quarter of the year, despite robust demand and rising revenue. This compares to a loss of $245.9 million in the first quarter of 2021 and a profit of $57.5 million in the same period in 2020. Spirit Airlines says it's better to compare its present financial and operational performance to the first quarter of... Read More

April 23rd, 2022 8:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

American Airlines’ Loss Deepens in the First Quarter While Revenue Climbs

After losing $1.64 billion in the first quarter, American Airlines expects a stronger second quarter. The loss is more than a year ago, but the airline is hoping that passengers would return to fly in the spring. The airline's stock rose more than 10% in early trading before the market opened. Omicron rioted, and due to the Covid variation and rising instances, air travel was restricted. Passengers resumed flight in... Read More

April 23rd, 2022 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Avelo Airlines’ Boeing 737 fleet to be supported by Lufthansa Technik

Avelo Airlines has signed a contract with Lufthansa Technik to supply material for its increasing fleet of Boeing 737NG planes. The airline now has an eight-plane 737NG fleet, consisting of five Boeing B737-700s and three Boeing B737-800s. On Friday, Lufthansa Technik announced a new partnership with Avelo Airlines in a statement. This is the first time the two firms have collaborated. Lufthansa Technik will supply Avelo with consumables and expendables... Read More

April 21st, 2022 7:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

S7 Airlines of Russia Suspended From Oneworld Alliance

Due to Western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Russian airline S7 has been suspended from the Oneworld frequent flyer alliance. The ban is in force as of April 19 and will last until further notice. "S7 Airlines and Oneworld have agreed to a suspension of S7 Airlines’ membership in the alliance effective 19 April 2022, until further notice,” S7 wrote on its website. In November 2010, the... Read More

April 21st, 2022 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Passengers Rejoice as US Airlines Drop Mask Mandate

Passengers on a US airline cheered as a flight attendant informed that masks are no longer required on flights, as shown in a video that has gone viral online. As a flight attendant announced the elimination of the mask mandate, passengers on a Delta Airlines aircraft clapped and cheered. After US President Joe Biden's mask mandate for aircraft and other public transportation was taken down by a federal judge, the... Read More

April 21st, 2022 6:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bacardi Worth More Than $65,000 Disappears on American Airlines Flight

Barcardi USA has sued American Airlines in the US District Court in Pasadena for the strange disappearance of more than $65,000 in imported French cognac last year. The lawsuit does not necessarily imply that the liquor company is suing the airline. Bacardi, on the other hand, claims that American Airlines is to blame because the cargo was in the airline's control, as stated in the lawsuit, “While in the possession,... Read More

April 19th, 2022 6:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

A United States Federal Judge Dismisses Mask Mandate

The US mask mandate was sensationally overturned by a federal judge yesterday, voiding the latest US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extension. The mandate was declared unlawful by US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Micelle on Monday, citing violations of administrative law and the CDC's statutory authority. As a result, the mask mandate is no longer in place, according to the White House. Last year, the Idaho-based Health Freedom Defense... Read More

April 9th, 2022 7:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying With Russian Airlines

Following the decision by Britain's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to place Russia on a safety watchlist, transport minister Grant Shapps stated on Friday that British people should avoid flying with Russian airlines due to safety concerns. "I urge all British nationals to avoid flying with a Russian airline," Shapps said in a statement, adding the CAA had acted "due to our concerns that the Russian authorities are actively promoting unsafe... Read More

April 8th, 2022 9:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

U.S. Prohibits Russia’s Aeroflot and Other Airlines From Getting Parts

The United States has filed orders prohibiting Aeroflot PJSC, Russia's largest airline, and two other airlines from getting parts and services from the United States for their planes, a move that authorities think would limit their ability to fly in the future. The Commerce Department issued denial orders for Aeroflot, Azur Air, and UTair Aviation PJSC on Thursday, marking the first enforcement action for violations of US export prohibitions implemented... Read More

April 4th, 2022 7:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

US Airlines Are Cancelling Hundreds of Weekend Flights as Thunderstorms Sweep Through Florida

Thousands of airline passengers were stranded at airports around the United States this weekend due to major carriers' flight schedules being severely disrupted. According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, 6,049 flights inside, into, or out of the United States were delayed on Saturday, while 1,934 were cancelled. As of Sunday afternoon, 3,013 additional US planes had been delayed and 1,517 had been cancelled. The delays occur during the busiest travel... Read More

April 2nd, 2022 7:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 Returned to Boston After Tail Strike

A tail strike occurred on Thursday when an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 took off from Boston Logan International Airport's runway 22R. (BOS). Before returning to the airport, the plane took off safely and flew for approximately 30 minutes. Alaska Airlines used a Boeing 737-900 with the registration N238AK to fly AS-840 between Boston and Seattle in the United States yesterday. According to FlightRadar24.com, the flight departed Boston Logan International at... Read More

March 26th, 2022 9:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

To Honor Medal of Honor Recipients, American Airlines Covers Airbus A321

American Airlines launched its latest livery for one of its Airbus A321 flights yesterday. With this unique uniform, the Fort Worth-based airline has paid honour to Medal of Honor recipients. The A321 was covered in the new Flagship Valor livery by the airline's Tech Ops crew in Tulsa. The reveal took place today, ahead of the National Medal of Honor Museum's groundbreaking ceremony in Arlington, Texas. Before its spectacular introduction... Read More

March 19th, 2022 5:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

The United States Will Ultimately Ground 100 Aircraft That Flew to Russia

The US has effectively grounded 100 planes it claims travelled to Russia lately, including a plane operated by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich and may have violated US export rules. The US Department of Commerce released a list of 99 Boeing aircraft operated by Russian passenger and cargo airlines, including Aeroflot, AirBridgeCargo, Utair, Nordwind, Azur Air, and Aviastar-TU, as well as Abramovich's Gulfstream G650, on Friday. Providing any service to these... Read More

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