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 […]

Delta Airlines has announced that it will be discontinuing its route between Austin and Midland, Texas starting November 9. This decision comes as a result of decreased demand for the route. The airline stated that they will be adapting their schedule to align with consumer demand. Delta CEO Edward Bastian also mentioned that the airline […]

British Airways to Have Record Number of US-bound Flights Next Summer British Airways, the largest European airline for US flights, is set to break its own record for the number of daily nonstop departures to the US next summer. The oneworld member plans to operate an average of 50 daily nonstop flights from London Heathrow […]

Spirit Airlines has announced that despite filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection for the second time in a year, it will continue its scheduled commercial passenger flights without any disruptions. The airline has received court approval to support the continuation of its operations, alleviating uncertainty surrounding its future. Bankruptcy Filing and Approval Last week, Spirit […]

Frontier Airlines Offers New Incentives to Attract Premium Flyers Frontier Airlines, an ultra-low-cost carrier, is targeting premium flyers from other airlines with new travel perks, according to Bobby Schroeter, the company’s chief commercial officer. The company hopes to entice travelers who may be dissatisfied with their current loyalty programs by offering limited-time offers such as […]

Southwest Airlines recently announced changes to their refund policy for plus-size passengers who purchase an extra seat. This has caused frustration among advocates who stress the importance of comfortable and safe air travel for all passengers. Plus-size travelers are now advised to plan their trip carefully and research seat dimensions, potentially budgeting for an extra […]