NEWSDec 31, 1969United to Permanently Waive Change Fees and Introduce Complimentary Same-Day StandbyUnited Airlines has announced that they will be removing change fees for domestic flights effective immediately. Additionally, United customers will have the ability to fly standby for free on same-day routes beginning January 1 of next year. This will make United Airlines the first U.S. legacy airline to enact these change fee policies.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969American to Lay Off 19,000 EmployeesAmerican Airlines intends to lay off 19,000 employees by October 1st, unless airlines are given financial assistance from Congress.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Embraer Delays Launch of E175-E2 Until 2023Embraer has delayed the launch of its E175-E2 until 2023. Click to read more.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Washington Dulles Airport to Close Runway 1R/19L Until SeptemberAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, some airports have took this opportunity to help renovate or grow their airport facilities. Washington Dulles International Airport will close their Runway 1R/19L according to the FAA until September 3, 2020.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Icelandair Fires all Flight Attendants, Replaces Them With PilotsIcelandair fired all of its flight attendants after negotiations between the Airline and the cabin crew failed.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Breaking News: British Airways Retires 747British Airways will retire its 747 fleet, according to an internal memo. Click to read more.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Emirates Flies A380 For First Time in 4 MonthsEmirates flew its A380 for the first time on two flights on July 15.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 1969Mexico's Interjet Thrown Lifeline With $150 Million Investment Mexico's Interjet had been bound to fail despite the disastrous effects the Coronavirus had on Mexican (and worldwide) aviation. However, in these trying times for the airline, an investment group has thrown the failing low-cost carrier a lifeline in the form of a $150 million investment, in order to make Interjet "the most important airline in Mexico." Will the plans of these investors be realized, or do you think Interjet will eventually go under?Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 31, 1969Flying on the Delta MD-90A trip report of a flight on Delta's MD-90.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Breeze Airways to Begin Charter Flights in OctoberBreeze Airways is acquiring Compass Airlines' operating certificate, subject to government approval. Additionally, they reveal their plans for the future, aircraft-wise and more. Read More →
