NEWSJan 29, 2024Aeroméxico Flight Stuck on Tarmac for Hours Forces Passenger to Open Emergency Door and Walk on Wing for Fresh AirAuthorities in Mexico City have detained an Aeroméxico passenger for allegedly opening the emergency door while the plane was stuck on the tarmac on January 25. The man who opened the emergency door to access the wing claims it was necessary to get fresh air as the passengers were not provided food, drinks, or any other relief. Aeroméxico representatives have stated that the aircraft had mechanical problems, and the flight was set to undergo an aircraft swap when the incident occurred. Read More →
NEWSJan 28, 2024Embattled Brazilian Low-Cost Carrier GOL Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyGol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (GOL), Brazil's largest low-cost carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. on January 25. Although many industry analysts already expected GOL to file for bankruptcy, the move highlights airlines' enduring challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic uncertainties.Read More →
ROUTESJan 19, 2024Aeroméxico Launches Nonstop Flights to Atlanta From Five Mexican CitiesPassengers in Atlanta will receive more opportunities to visit Mexico through the introduction of multiple new nonstop routes this year. Aeroméxico plans to launch direct flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) from five Mexican cities in 2024, with the first two routes having already commenced on January 8. Aeroméxico's regional subsidiary, Aeroméxico Connect, will offer these routes daily with Embraer E-190 aircraft that can accommodate 99 passengers.Read More →
NEWSJan 18, 2023Lufthansa Places Bid to Acquire ITA AirwaysLufthansa has announced that it will offer to acquire a stake in the struggling Italian flag carrier, ITA Airways. This comes during a time of unprecedented industry-wide airline consolidations in the post-pandemic state of the industry.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2023VIDEO: Shots Fired at Aeromexico E190 at Culiacan AirportAn Aeromexico Connect Embraer E190 was on the runway of Culiacan International Airport (CUL) when shots were fired at the aircraft. The Sinaloa cartel is suspected to be responsible for the shots following the arrest of local drug lord Ovidio Guzman, son of "El Chapo" Guzman.Read More →
NEWSOct 12, 2022United Announces New International Routes for Summer 2023United has announced a robust summer schedule for 2023 with three new exciting international destinations.Read More →
NEWSAug 09, 2022Aeromexico Flight Rejects Take Off Due to Blown TireAn Aeromexico 737 had a rejected take off at Chicago-O'Hare International Airport. No injuries were reported, but there was minor aircraft damage.Read More →
NEWSApr 03, 2022Mexico City Opens New AirportMexico City has just opened a new airport. Some object to its distant location and cost, but regardless, the airport is a much needed upgrade for the city. Read More →
ROUTESDec 16, 2021Qantas Returns To Rome After 18 YearsQantas is returning seasonal service to Rome from June 2022 through October. The three times a week service will see Qantas return to Italy after an absence of 18 years. In addition, this marks the Australian airline’s return to continental Europe. Read More →
ROUTESJun 30, 2021Emirates Plans To Add 7 More A380 Destinations In JulyEmirates Airlines will be adding seven Airbus A380 routes to its flight schedule in July. With the removal of two routes, the Dubai-based carrier is left serving sixteen destinations. Read More →
