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New ban could blacklist travelers across multiple airlines

New ban could blacklist travelers across multiple airlines

While the vast majority of flights that take off every day get to their destinations around the world without incident, it only takes one disruptive passenger to cause significant problems for everyone onboard. Some recent examples include a United flight that was diverted to Wisconsin after a ...
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Delta Air Lines Tops 2026 Airline Rankings Amid Rising Costs and Employee Satisfaction

Delta Air Lines Tops 2026 Airline Rankings Amid Rising Costs and Employee Satisfaction

Delta Air Lines Tops 2026 Airline Rankings Amid Rising Costs and Employee Satisfaction
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Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report for Eighth Consecutive Year Amid Industry Challenges

Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report for Eighth Consecutive Year Amid Industry Challenges

Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report for Eighth Consecutive Year Amid Industry Challenges
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Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report 2026 for Eighth Consecutive Year

Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report 2026 for Eighth Consecutive Year

Delta Air Lines Tops Best Airlines Report 2026 for Eighth Consecutive Year
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FAA Urged to Implement Safety Recommendations Following Midair Collision

FAA Urged to Implement Safety Recommendations Following Midair Collision

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is under scrutiny following a tragic midair collision over the Potomac River on January 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 67 people. The collision involved a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter and American Airlines flight 5342. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted a year-long investigation, concluding that the FAA's failure to act on prior safety recommendations contributed to the disaster. The NTSB issued 50 recommendations, over 30 of which were directed at the FAA, highlighting issues such as air traffic controller shortages and the need for advanced safety alerting technology. Despite these findings, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has not committed to implementing these recommendations, raising concerns about the agency's commitment to aviation safety.
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Lufthansa employees injured after the nose of Boeing plane falls to the ground at Frankfurt airport

Lufthansa employees injured after the nose of Boeing plane falls to the ground at Frankfurt airport

Lufthansa says several employees were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing aircraft unexpectedly retracted
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American Airlines cancels six flights until October, refunds available

American Airlines cancels six flights until October, refunds available

As the high cost of jet fuel puts new and continued pressures on the aviation industry, almost every airline around the world has adjusted its summer flying schedule to cut any routes that do not bring in enough passengers. German national airline Lufthansa axed up to 2,000 flights it was initially ...
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Close Call at Fort Lauderdale Airport as Plane Comes Within 500 Feet of JetBlue Flight

Close Call at Fort Lauderdale Airport as Plane Comes Within 500 Feet of JetBlue Flight

A near-miss incident occurred at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when a plane came within approximately 500 feet of a JetBlue aircraft that was preparing to land. The event took place on a Monday night, and air traffic control audio has been released, highlighting the tense moments during the close call. The incident has raised concerns about air traffic safety and the protocols in place to prevent such occurrences. The pilot involved in the incident was described as 'insane' by those monitoring the situation, indicating the severity of the near collision.
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Another airline prepares to shut down and cancel all flights

Another airline prepares to shut down and cancel all flights

Since the start of the spring and the U.S. strike on Iran, a number of both commercial and non-commercial airlines have been affected by the skyrocketing price of jet fuel to the point of no longer being able to stay in business. Maeve Aerospace, a Netherlands-based hybrid-electric airplane ...
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FAA Awards Infrastructure Grants to U.S. Airports for Major Upgrades

FAA Awards Infrastructure Grants to U.S. Airports for Major Upgrades

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a series of infrastructure grants aimed at enhancing several U.S. airports. These grants include $70 million for runway rehabilitation at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, $46.9 million for apron expansion at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and $41.9 million for terminal reconstruction and fuel farm expansion at Miami International Airport. Additional funding includes $18.7 million for deicing infrastructure at Syracuse Hancock International Airport, $18 million for taxiway pavement reconstruction at Philadelphia International Airport, and $16.2 million for a taxiway extension at Orlando Sanford International Airport. These grants are part of a broader effort to improve airport infrastructure across the country.
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Exclusive-Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Exclusive-Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

By Feras Dalatey and Joanna Plucinska DUBAI/LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted around airspace disrupted by conflict in the Middle East and into skies that most carriers had avoided for more than a decade.
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South African Airways A320 Lands Safely After Severe Turbulence Near Cape Town

South African Airways A320 Lands Safely After Severe Turbulence Near Cape Town

A South African Airways Airbus A320 experienced severe turbulence while approaching Cape Town, leading to flight-control issues. The aircraft, en route from Johannesburg, encountered a 20-40kt negative windshear at 6,000 feet, triggering the autothrust's 'alpha floor' mode to prevent a stall. The turbulence caused the aircraft to switch to alternate law due to an elevator-aileron computer pitch fault, and the autopilot disengaged. Despite these challenges, the crew managed to land the aircraft manually under direct law, with no injuries reported and the aircraft undamaged.