Aviation tips

It’s smart for the Federal Aviation Administration to give Boeing an ultimatum. For both entities.

British Airways unveiled a host of new initiatives at a media event in London on Monday, as part of a $9 billion "transformation."

Hotel developer Chalet Hotels has announced that it is in the process of acquiring Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort. The 158-key resort, located near Delhi, is under the ownership of Ayushi and Poonam estates. It has been operational since June 2022. 

A labor union has raised its concerns with airports and airlines about the rise in unruly passengers, the BBC reported.

A Breeze Airways flight diverted after a passenger's laptop caught fire, the Aviation Herald first reported.

I recently traveled all the way from New York City to Finland's northernmost municipality of Utsjoki for a chance to see the aurora lights.

Air New Zealand has apologized after it charged a married couple $8,000 to change their flight.

You won't need a boarding pass or an ID to get through security if you're using TSA PreCheck at some airports.

Flight attendants at Lufthansa are calling for a surcharge on special meals, with staff saying they're overwhelmed by the amount of different options they need to cater for, German aviation news site Aero Telegraph reported.

Between 1932 and 2021, Air India went from being the gold standard of aviation under the Tata Group to a nationalized airline in complete disarray.

Delta Air Lines is offering a second special path of totality flight ensuring travelers will be able to view the 2024 solar eclipse from the sky after the first flight, DL1218, sold out in under 24 hours. 

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to suspend operations at New Hampshire's Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on May 8, according to Boston.com.The budget carrier said the decision is due to "ongoing operational constraints related to Pratt & Whitney GTF engine availability and seasonal demand for our MHT flights.""This decision reflects our continuing efforts to make necessary strategic shifts to enable Spirit to compete effectively in the current environment," Spirit added. "We apologize to our guests for any inconvenience, and those with reservations for May 8 or later will be offered a refund. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is a great partner, and we look forward to returning with seasonal service next winter."Spirit operates nonstop flights to Orlando and seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina from MHT. According to Reuters, the airline is the largest domestic operator of GTF-powered (geared turbofan) NEO aircraft and has been battling engine issues since last summer."MHT is grateful to Spirit Airlines for their service to the Manchester community for the last few years," the airport said in a statement. "We understand that difficult decisions have to be made in light of the Pratt and Whitney engine issue. It is important to note that this is a pause in service, not a withdrawal in service. MHT stands ready to warmly welcome Spirit back to the Manchester market when the time is right for them."

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is calling on travel agencies and advisors to contact their respective members of Congress to make their case as to why they shouldn't be on the hook for issuing airline refunds to clients."For the first time since 2018, Congress is reevaluating federal aviation policy through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization process. This is our opportunity to influence sound policy that recognizes the value of the travel advisor in the greater travel industry," the organization states.  "Travel agencies sell 40 percent of all air tickets, and travel agencies are considered ticket agents under both federal statute and government regulations."ASTA points out that the House version of the FAA Reauthorization bill contains clear language that travel agencies are not responsible for providing airline refunds if they are no longer in possession of the client’s funds. However, the provision was left out of the bill passed by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation earlier this month.ASTA is hoping to change that and is encouraging advisors to email their members of Congress—one House Representative and two Senators—through its grassroots portal.

Australia's Qantas flew an Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Sydney on Friday to help cope with huge demand for air travel during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

An Alaska Airlines passenger stabbed an off-duty law enforcement officer with an improvised weapon, an FBI agent's affidavit says.

Lufthansa is being sued by a passenger who says he fractured his back when severe turbulence threw him against the ceiling of the plane during a flight in March 2023.

Delta Air Lines is offering a way to view the upcoming total solar eclipse closer up.

New data showed that travel agencies in the United States set a new record in January for air ticket sales.

Carl Icahn is already making his presence felt at JetBlue Airways.

Willie Walsh, the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has given his support to the leadership of the Boeing Co.

The Dubai International Airport, known as DXB, has surged in a post-pandemic world.