Aviation Industry Addresses Air Traffic Controller Shortage with New Training Programs The United States aviation industry is facing its worst air traffic controller shortage in almost 30 years. A recent series of incidents has brought attention to the high-stress profession and the urgent need for more qualified controllers. In response, the Department of Transportation recently […]

Delta Air Lines Plans Expansion to Scandinavian Destinations Delta Air Lines is making bold moves this summer by expanding its services to popular Scandinavian destinations, despite its overall strategy of reducing capacity in the European market. The airline aims to capture a large segment of the market in cities like Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, and Helsinki, […]

Senator Schumer Urges Transportation Secretary to Fix Newark Airport Chaos Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is calling on U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to take immediate action to address the recent travel mishaps and chaos at Newark Airport. According to Schumer, the situation at Newark Airport is “scary” and “unacceptable.” He expressed concerns about […]

Etihad Airways is known for its luxurious first class experience and is one of the few remaining operators of the Airbus A380 after the COVID-19 pandemic caused many airlines to retire the aircraft. While some carriers have shifted their focus to providing exceptional business class products, Etihad Airways continues to offer a top-of-the-line first class […]

Foreign exchange rates play a significant role in the demand for air travel, both domestically and internationally. While factors like economic growth, real wages, and consumer confidence impact an airline’s success, fuel prices and foreign exchange rates are also crucial considerations. For airlines like United Airlines, foreign exchange rates can have a direct impact on […]

Zach Wichter, USA TODAY May 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport experienced another equipment outage on Sunday, causing delays for travelers and raising concerns about the reliability of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control facilities. The reason for these outages? According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the air traffic […]

Travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport faced yet another ground stop on Sunday, resulting in cancellations and long delays. This is just the latest disruption in a series of chaos caused by communication issues and staffing shortages. While the airport was less crowded compared to last week’s stranded passengers, outages on Friday and Sunday continued […]

By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 11:25 EDT, 11 May 2025 | Updated: 12:55 EDT, 11 May 2025 Equipment Outage Causes Ground Stop at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Mother’s Day On Sunday, May 11, 2025, a ground stop was put in place at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport due to an equipment outage. The Federal Aviation Administration […]

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has expressed his support for the return of slot controls at Newark Liberty International Airport in an op-ed for Fox News. According to Kirby, the recent flight delays at the airport due to runway construction, air traffic controller shortages, and other issues have highlighted the need for stricter regulations to […]

My Experience Flying with Porter Airlines’ Mr. Porter I have been a loyal fan of Canada’s Porter Airlines for many years, drawn to the airline’s fun branding and use of its cartoon raccoon mascot, Mr. Porter. As the airline expanded from its roots of operating turboprop planes to now flying larger twinjet planes, I was […]