Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport recently reopened one of its runways, which had been closed since September due to an incident involving a CommuteAir ERJ145 flight. The plane, operating as United Express, overshot the runway and was safely stopped by the airport’s engineered material arresting system (EMAS). According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the EMAS played a […]

Airport food and drink prices have always been known to be expensive for travelers, but recent reports have shown that some items are marked up by more than double their street cost. For example, a chocolate bar may be priced at 120 percent higher and a burger can be marked up by 46 percent compared […]

Massive Fuel Spill at DFW Airport Caught on Camera A shocking video has been making rounds on social media, showing a ground crew worker at Dallas Fort-Worth (DFW) Airport losing control of a refueling hose and causing a massive fuel spill. The incident took place on Saturday during the refueling of an American Eagle plane […]

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are known as the ‘big three’ US legacy carriers. While they have some similarities in their operations, they also have some contrasting approaches. One such difference is the use of single-aisle jets on long-haul flights. American Airlines is preparing to make the Airbus A321XLR a crucial part […]

Introduction Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and a business of Marsh McLennan, has released a joint study with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on the challenges within the commercial aircraft supply chain. The report, titled “Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain,” examines the root causes of these challenges, their impact on […]

Traveling can be exciting, but it can also be stressful, especially when it comes to buying a plane ticket. The cost of airfare can vary greatly depending on factors such as the time of year, day and time of departure, and the number of stops involved. Sometimes even just changing the arrival or departure airport […]

US Department of Transportation Issues Order Banning Chinese Airlines from Flying Over Russia on US Routes The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has issued an order that would ban Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on US routes. This move is aimed at addressing competitive disparities faced by US airlines due to sanctions. The order, […]

The recent implementation of the EU entry-exit system (EES) on October 12, 2021, has caused concern among travelers and industry leaders alike. Julia Lo Bue-Said, chief executive of Advantage Travel Partnership, has warned travelers to leave ample time for processing at airports, as the new system may cause delays and frustration. This raises the question: […]

As the world’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for air travel. In 2018, it was reported that a record-breaking 4. 3 billion passengers flew on commercial airlines, a number that is expected to increase in the coming years. With this rise in air travel comes a greater need for airports to expand […]

Frontier Airlines is expanding its domestic routes with the addition of 15 new routes between October 7 and 12. This analysis is based on data from Cirium Diio and excludes seasonal resumptions and routes that have simply restarted this year. In addition, Allegiant, Breeze, and Southwest have also started 13 new routes in the first […]