Two recent incidents involving runway overruns at US airports on September 3rd were successfully stopped by “arrestor” systems, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to the agency, the two business jets overran the runways and came to a halt in “engineered material arrestor systems” (EMAS) which are strategically placed at the end […]

Spirit Airlines is discontinuing its services at Salt Lake City International Airport and several other locations as part of its bankruptcy restructuring plans. The airline, which has been operating in Salt Lake City for 3½ years, will end its operations on October 2nd. In a statement released on Thursday, the low-cost carrier announced that it […]

New Nonstop Flight to Newark from Columbia Metropolitan Airport Announced Columbia, SC – The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce a new nonstop flight to Newark Liberty International Airport starting January 7, 2026. This new route will be operated by United Airlines and will provide travelers with more convenient travel options to the […]

Spirit Airlines to End Nonstop Flights from Chattanooga as Part of Restructuring Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced plans to discontinue service to 11 cities, including Chattanooga, as the company re-enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to aviation magazine Flight Global, the decision to end flights to Chattanooga and other cities was made in an effort […]

United and Frontier Airlines have recently announced a significant number of new routes, taking advantage of the current struggles of Spirit Airlines. Spirit has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in a year and has been forced to sell assets, lay off pilots, and reduce routes in an attempt to cut costs. The uncertainty […]

Aviation in Alaska has a long and rich history, with many pioneers who helped pave the way for the essential link between The Rock and the Outside. One such pioneer was Russel Merrill, the namesake of Merrill Field in Anchorage. Merrill began his aviation career during World War I, where he received flight training in […]

Japan Airlines Pilot Caught Drinking Before Flight Delays Multiple Flights Japan Airlines faced delays last week when a pilot was found to have been drinking before his flight. The incident, which occurred on a flight from Hawaii to Japan, caused three flights to be delayed by up to 18 hours. This is not the first […]

Airlines put a lot of thought into which aircraft to deploy for each flight. While most passengers don’t consider the type of plane when booking their ticket, it is a crucial decision for airlines. The number of passengers expected on a route is the most important factor. For busy routes, larger jets are used, while […]

United Airlines is a well-known airline based in the United States, founded in the late 1920s after a merger of popular airlines such as Varney Air Lines. It is the oldest domestic commercial airline in the country and has become one of the largest airlines in the world, ranking first in available seat miles (ASM) […]

Passengers of American Airlines expressed frustration and anger after being stranded for 24 hours due to a fuel leak on Labor Day weekend. The flight, which was headed from Texas to Paris, was diverted to Nashville after the crew reported a mechanical issue. According to flight tracking services, the plane was airborne for just over […]