NEWSAug 10, 2023Airlines Rush to Increase Rescue Flights as Maui Wildfires Rage OnKahului Airport (OGG) on the Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the busiest airports in the state. The recent wildfires affecting Maui have unleashed chaos, especially at the airport as droves of people rush to flee the island.Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2023Flight Attendant Threatens No-Fly List to Passenger Over Catering MishapA United Airlines elite frequent flyer was threatened by a flight attendant after an incident relating to an extra serving of Manicotti.Read More →
ROUTESJul 30, 2023United Airlines Adds 127 Nonstop Flights for College Football SeasonUnited Airlines plans to add 127 nonstop flights to 30 games for the college football season. United Airlines is also partnering with Caleb Williams, a USC Trojans quarterback and 2023 Heisman Award winner, for promotional purposes. Many of these flights will operate to college towns that do not receive regular airline service on these routes. Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 2023American Airlines Receives 50th 737 MAXAmerican Airlines has long been one of the world's largest operators of the Boeing 737. At present, the carrier operates over 300 examples of the 737-800 alone. Recently, the carrier inducted its 50th 737 MAX as Boeing slowly reacclimatizes to more aircraft deliveries.
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NEWSJul 22, 2023United Express E145 Overruns Runway in Lake Charles, LouisianaOn July 22, 2023, a United Express Embraer E145XR — operating flight UA4293 for CommutAir — was operating a short regional flight when it overran the runway at Lake Charles airport in Louisiana (LCH, KLCH).Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 20, 2023Why is the E175-E2 Barely Selling? Scope Clauses ExplainedThe E175 is one of the most popular regional jets in the United States. But why isn't its updated model, the E175-E2, selling in the United States? There's a reason behind it: a concept called scope clauses.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2023Traveling Between the U.S. and China? Checking Your Bag Just Got EasierIn a move that significantly improves the transfer experience for travelers, Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines have introduced a seamless baggage check-in process for customers traveling between the U.S. and Interior China. In doing so, the two airlines have effectively reduced wait times and streamlined the entire boarding process.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2023Emergency Slide Falls From United Airlines Aircraft Near O'HareOn July 17, an emergency slide fell from a United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft into a backyard near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). When the Boeing 767 safely landed at the airport, maintenance workers noticed the aircraft missed an emergency evacuation slide. Read More →
ROUTESJul 18, 2023United Airlines Announces Major Pacific ExpansionUnited Airlines has long been the largest U.S. carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. As of July 18th, 2023, the carrier continues to flex its muscles with even more services to the Asia-Pacific region starting in October.
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INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
