INFORMATIONALSep 21, 2026Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason ExplainedWhy do airlines dim the cabin lights and ask passengers to raise their window shades during takeoff and landing? These routine procedures are designed to help passengers and crew respond more effectively in an emergency. Here’s how eye adaptation, emergency lighting, open window shades, and the 90-second evacuation requirement all connect to aircraft safety.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 29, 2026FAA Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification With New Rule ProposalThe FAA wants to speed up commercial aircraft certifications through a new rulemaking process. Here's what it means for manufacturers and the industry.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2026NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty LimitsNetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 16, 2026Hop-A-Jet Pushes FAA to Strengthen Engine Corrosion Directive on Pratt & Whitney TurbofansA Florida charter operator is urging the FAA to expand its corrosion airworthiness directive covering Pratt & Whitney JT15D engines after a costly inspection finding.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 16, 2026Why Some Delta Regional Flight Attendants Skip Turbulence Safety Steps During FlightsEndeavor Air flight attendants say pressure over customer satisfaction scores is pushing them to skip turbulence safety procedures. Here's what travelers should know.Read More →
NEWSJun 05, 2026United Flight Attendant's Lawsuit Raises Hard Questions About Workplace Safety in AviationA veteran United Airlines flight attendant's lawsuit alleging sexual assault and stalking by a colleague spotlights gaps in how airlines handle misconduct claims.Read More →
NEWSApr 09, 2026A Vape Break in the Bathroom Exposed a Passenger Who Was Stealing Wallets and Credit Cards Mid-FlightA man was only caught stealing from other passengers' hand luggage on a flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh after he drew attention to himself when he started to vape in the bathroom. Read More →
NEWSApr 08, 2026Why Southwest Airlines Is Now Letting You Bring Only One Portable Charger on Your Flight?Southwest Airlines has drawn a firm line in the sky over portable chargers. The Dallas-based carrier announced it will limit passengers to one lithium portable charger on flights and ban them from being stowed in overhead bins.Read More →
ROUTESApr 06, 2026United Pulls Back Chicago Expansion Plans as FAA Caps O’Hare FlightsUnited Airlines has hit a regulatory headwind in its quest to dominate the Midwest, officially postponing the launch of six highly anticipated regional routes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2025Ryanair to Appeal $302 Million Italian Fine Over Alleged Travel Agency RestrictionsRyanair has announced its intention to challenge a €255.8 million ($302 million) fine imposed by Italy's competition authority, which accused the airline of obstructing travel agencies and online booking platforms from selling its flights.Read More →
