A Southwest Airlines Co. Boeing 737 passenger jet is being directed by a worker as it pushes back from a gate at Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. Photograph by Luke Sharrett, courtesy of Bloomberg. Southwest Airlines announced on Friday that it has reached a preliminary agreement with …
Aircraft fuselages intended for Boeing’s 737 Max production facility are awaiting shipment at Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, the top supplier in Wichita, Kansas, USA (December 17, 2019). Nick Oxford | Reuters Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has ceased operations at its Wichita, Kansas-based plant following a vote against a new labor agreement and in favor of …
Passengers have always tried various strategies to minimize the negative effects of air travel, from taking melatonin to adopting unconventional techniques like making fists with their toes. However, a recent study conducted by Qantas and the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre suggests that airlines can also play a significant role in improving the travel …
The first-class suite on Qantas’ ultra-long-range A350-1000. Courtesy: Qantas Long flights are experiencing a revival, indicating that airlines are optimistic about the recovery of international travel post-Covid. Qantas has recently launched a service between New York and Sydney, with a stop in Auckland, New Zealand, using Boeing 787 Dreamliners instead of the previous stop in …
In the span of four years, the aviation industry has undergone significant changes since the last in-person air show. The Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on travel demand, leading to the loss of thousands of experienced aviation workers and causing major disruptions in new plane production. However, as air travel demand surges once again, …
In a revolutionary move, Qantas Airways, the Australian airline, is introducing a groundbreaking concept for long-haul flights. Economy-class passengers will now have access to a communal lounge called the “wellbeing zone.” This innovative lounge will be featured on the new Qantas A350-1000 jet, set to launch in 2025, and will cater to ultra long-haul flights …
Ryanair has taken action to dismiss its chief pilot, Aidan Murray, following allegations of sending sexually explicit text messages to junior female staffers. These messages reportedly included inappropriate remarks about their physical appearance. Murray, who has held the position of the most senior pilot at the Irish carrier for the last three years, was let …
A commercial aviation crisis looms as the industry grapples with a shortage of pilots. To address this issue, a House panel has made a significant decision to raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial airline pilots. The age will be increased from 65 to 67, allowing more experienced pilots to continue their careers. The House …
In early 2020, my wife and I made the unfortunate decision to book an AirAsia flight to Bali. Little did we know that the coronavirus would soon unleash chaos on the world. As lockdowns began and travel plans were thrown into disarray, we desperately tried to secure a refund. We reached out to AirAsia’s customer …
American Airlines pilots have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in pursuit of a new contract, which includes changes to scheduling to improve the airline’s “operational reliability and efficiency.” Although the likelihood of a work stoppage remains low due to the legal hurdles involved, the pilots’ union has stated that they are prepared to strike …