Virgin Atlantic to End Austin-Heathrow Flights Amid Tech Bubble Burst
The British airline cites a “persistent softening in corporate demand, specifically within the tech sector,” as the primary reason for this strategic move.
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Spirit Airlines Does Complete 180, Freezes Hiring Amid Tough Quarter, P&W Engine Woes
In just a few short months, the aviation industry has witnessed a significant shift in fortunes. Back in April, Spirit Airlines was riding high on the unstoppable wave of post-COVID revenge travel demand, which seemed like it had no intentions of slowing down.
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Fast Eddie to Delta Investors: SkyMiles Rollbacks Likely Temporary
Bastian, now often affectionately referred to as “Fast Eddie,” seems to be telling two different stories to two very different audiences, leaving many to wonder about the future of Delta’s loyalty program.
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Alaska Pilot Experimented with Psychedelic Shrooms Leading Up to Horizon 2059 Incident
This incident was no ordinary inflight disturbance, as Emerson attempted to shut down both engines mid-air in an apparent attempt to crash the Embraer E175 carrying 84 passengers and crew.
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Southwest Introduces Baggage Tracking: Better Late Than Never?
Well, well, well, ladies and gentlemen, it seems that Southwest Airlines is finally joining the 21st century. In a groundbreaking announcement, they revealed that you can now track your checked baggage in their mobile app or on Southwest.com. Cue the applause and confetti, right?
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Shocking Midflight Engine Shutdown Attempt: New Details Emerge
In our previous report, we reported on a shocking incident that unfolded on Horizon Air Flight 2059, a regional carrier for Alaska, during its journey from Everett (PAE) to San Francisco (SFO). Now, new details have emerged, shedding light on the harrowing events that took place on that fateful flight.
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Aer Lingus Terminates United Codeshare – Will They Rejoin Oneworld?
Given that IAG’s other legacy carriers, such as British Airways and Iberia, are longtime Oneworld members, it’s easy to see why many are speculating that Aer Lingus’s return to the fold might be in the cards.
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Unthinkable Mid-Flight Scare: Pilot’s Attempt to Shut Down Engines Leads to 83 Counts of Attempted Murder
Emerson allegedly made a run for the engine shutoffs in an apparent attempt to crash the aircraft with everyone on board. Luckily, the flight ended up diverting safely to Portland International Airport (PDX), and the situation was brought under control.
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Breaking: JetBlue A321 Tips Backward at JFK
Just in, a surprising incident at JFK airport has caught the attention of aviation enthusiasts and travelers alike. Thanks to @xJonNYC, we’ve got a glimpse of the startling situation. Here’s what we know so far.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use “Lord” or “Lady” on Your Frequent Flyer Accounts: TSA Doesn’t Find It Amusing
The idea might sound like harmless fun, but when you decide to incorporate that honorary title into your frequent flyer account, you’re playing with fire.
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