Tag: airlines
NEWS Aug 20, 2025 EVA Air Teases Southwest Partnership, New U.S. Route In a series of posts on social media, EVA Air revealed its plan for a new airline partner in the United States, along with hinting at expansion to a new destination. The Taiwan-based carrier posted a graphic announcing a new connection airline with a tail that mirrors Southwest Heart livery. Read More →
NEWS Aug 12, 2025 Emirates Bans In-Flight Power Bank Use Following Rise in Battery Fire Incidents Emirates is introducing stricter safety measures by banning the use of all power banks during flights starting October 1, 2025. The decision comes after a detailed safety review and growing concerns in the aviation industry about lithium battery fires. Read More →
NEWS Aug 08, 2025 Greenland Airport Security Team Skips Work to Go Hunting, Delays Flights by 3+ Hours Nuuk Airport (GOH) descended into an unusual form of travel chaos on Aug 03, 2025, when United Airlines flight UA81 to Newark was delayed for hours, not due to weather, mechanical issues, or labor strikes, but because the airport’s security staff simply did not show up for work. Read More →
NEWS Aug 06, 2025 Alaska Airlines Launching 787 Service to London, Rome Alaska Airlines is sharpening its aspirations to become a more premium long-haul airline. The carrier announced two new transatlantic routes launching in the Spring of 2026 alongside a new brand identity that will be sported by its growing fleet of Boeing 787s. Read More →
NEWS Jun 22, 2025 Tokyo-Bound Asiana Flight Experiences Engine Failure An Asiana Airlines flight bound for Tokyo experienced an engine failure, prompting its return to Incheon International Airport. Read More →
NEWS Feb 06, 2025 Seattle Plane Strike 2025: Japan Airlines and Delta Collision Raises Safety Concerns Seattle-Tacoma International Airport saw a concerning incident on Wednesday morning when a Japan Airlines (JAL) plane clipped a parked Delta Air Lines jet while taxiing. Thankfully, no one was injured, but passengers described the collision as a frightening experience. Read More →
NEWS Feb 05, 2025 Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 777 Freighter Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo fleet with a brand-new Boeing 777 Freighter, registered as ET-BAB (MSN 68140). The aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, USA, and landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 3:41 PM (GMT+3) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Read More →
NEWS Feb 04, 2025 Air Madagascar Sells Two Airbus A340-300s To Chinese Buyer for $2 Million Air Madagascar has sold its two Airbus A340-300 aircraft for $2 million (€1.93 million) to a Chinese buyer, according to a report by Midi-Madagascar on January 30, 2025. Read More →
NEWS Jan 05, 2025 Passengers Encounter Bedbug Infestation on Multiple Turkish Airlines Flights Numerous passengers have reported bedbugs falling from the ceiling and crawling on the seats on recent Turkish Airlines flights. Despite being made aware of the issue, customers say the airline is not taking the complaints of unwanted bugs seriously. Read More →
NEWS Jan 02, 2025 Manhunt Ensues After Passengers Flee Turkish Airlines Flight During Medical Diversion A manhunt was launched after several passengers fled a Turkish Airlines flight after it made an emergency landing in Malta on Wednesday. Read More →