Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight were left terrified after their plane was repeatedly shot at during its descent into Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Amid the ensuing chaos as bullets penetrated the cabin, one crew member was grazed by a bullet. The airline has confirmed that the staff member had a narrow escape from death as … Read more
Boeing will send layoff notices to thousands of its employees within the coming weeks and a senior US official has flown to Seattle to encourage negotiations between the planemaker and the union, according to a report. Boeing will next month send 60-day notices to thousands of workers, including employees in its commercial aviation division, a … Read more
Russian state-owned airline Aeroflot hopes to bring Wi-Fi access to its planes — but it’s still years away. Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev told Russian state-owned news agency TASS that Wi-Fi on board Russian planes will be ubiquitous by 2028. “We have signed a corresponding agreement, and I think the passengers want it. … Read more
JetBlue announced Thursday it will open its first-ever airport lounges at its main hubs in New York and Boston as the carrier ratchets up luxury amenities to compete against its bigger rivals. Slated to debut late next year, the first will be an 8,000 square-foot lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport, followed by an … Read more
Turbulence has become more frequent. It’s a trend American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand. For the safety of his passengers, Tajer, a pilot for over 30 years, said it’s vital that they wear seat belts at all times while seated, even if it’s not mandated by law. It is for their protection, and the safety … Read more
The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time. “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the Labor Department’s wage and hour administrator. … Read more
The Justice Department said Boeing had agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of $243.6 million after the planemaker breached a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement, according to a court filing on Wednesday. Boeing on July 7 agreed in principle to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the Federal Aviation Administration after … Read more
British Airways on Monday announced a massive $9 billion overhaul of its operations that will include a brand new web site and mobile app, renovated airport lounges, artificial intelligence technology integrated into its computer systems, and upgraded first-class seating. “We’re on a journey to a Better BA for our people and our customers, underpinned by … Read more
Gilkinet is a member of the Greens, while Weyts is with the nationalist New Flemish Alliance. “I have complete empathy for the inconveniences suffered by people who are overflown wherever they live, in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels,” Gilkinet added. “And that’s why I want to reduce the authorized noise volume for aircraft according to the … Read more
A beverage company is giving away a jet to one lucky winner — for real this time. Liquid Death announced a familiar contest Tuesday where the prize is a $400,000 fighter jet. “This summer, Liquid Death is doing something no other beverage company has done in history: giving away an actual jet. Yes,” the canned … Read more
