Tag: Politics
NEWS Oct 22, 2023 Pakistan International Airlines Cancels Flights Amid Fuel Crisis Pakistan International Airlines, the flag carrier of Pakistan, is no stranger to struggles. The airline was recently forced to cancel the vast majority of its flights on Sunday, October 22nd, citing a fuel shortage. Read More →
NEWS Oct 20, 2023 U.S. Resumes Deportation Flights: How do These Work? Deportation flights are an interesting affair since they usually do not involve the usual airlines that we mainly see operating flights across the U.S. Therefore, today we will discuss how deportation flights work and what the recent resumption of such flights has been directed at. Read More →
NEWS Oct 18, 2023 Lebanese Aviation Affected as Middle East Tensions Rise The current situation in the Middle East has understandably had a major effect on the aviation industry. Lebanon is the latest country to be affected as escalating tensions have led to various preventative actions being taken by local and international entities. Read More →
NEWS Oct 07, 2023 Flights Cancelled as Attacks Continue in Israel A new conflict has broken out between Israeli and Palestinian forces in Israel, forcing commercial aviation to come to a screeching halt in Israel. Ben Gurion Airport is currently the only airport still operating, with Israeli Airlines the only carriers permitted to fly out of the country. Read More →
NEWS Sep 26, 2023 Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism? Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies. Read More →
NEWS Sep 26, 2023 Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism? Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies. Read More →
NEWS Feb 14, 2022 Airlines Cancel Flights to Ukraine Amid Tensions Many airlines have canceled flights to Ukraine following increased tensions between the country and its northern neighbor, Russia. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2022 US-China Aviation Tensions Inflamed After New Cancellations Announced The United States Department of Transportation is forcing the cancellation of China-bound flights operated by Chinese airlines. The move comes as a result of COVID restrictions applied to US-based flights to China operated by American legacy carriers. Read More →
NEWS Dec 31, 1969 Airlines Improve Safety Ahead of Presidential Inauguration Legacy carriers are taking unprecedented action to avoid a repeat of last Wednesday's violence in Washington Read More →