Why the 737 Max grounding messes with airline schedules more than you think
Key Points Extended delays in getting Max in the air are difficult for airlines, since they work up to a year ahead of time coordinating…
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Cargo activity at several Texas airports showed significant increases for first half of 2019
Air cargo at a several major and regional Texas airports showed increased global trade the past six months. Image: iStock In Texas, several major and…
AA wins permanent court block against alleged disruption by mechanics
Key Points A U.S. federal court on Monday issued a permanent injunction against American Airlines Group’s mechanics union, which the airline had accused of illegal slowdowns…
Tarmac Worker and Plane Passenger Play Rock Paper Scissors Through the Window
A flight passenger met his new bestie through the window of a plane. Brianna Kolbe, a.k.a. Twitter user @bricheeseyy shared a video on Sunday of…
The top 10 checked baggage tips everyone should know
INSIDER SECRET: Many airlines don’t penalize you for bringing aboard items you’ve purchased at the airport. If you save those retail bags, you can pack…
Charlotte airport worker killed in baggage vehicle accident identified
A Charlotte Douglas International Airport worker was killed while working at the airport Sunday night, the N.C. Department of Labor has confirmed. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department…
Department of Transportation Rejects Delta Airlines’ Ban on Pit Bulls as Service Animals
Over a year after Delta Airlines banned pit bull-type dogs from traveling as service or support animals on their flights, the U.S. Department of Transportation…
American Airlines shares timeline of ‘Mad Dog’ MD-80 as aircraft exits fleet
American Airlines has created an interactive timeline charting the history of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jets, ahead of the aircraft’s last flight for the carrier…
Southwest Pilot Flies Late Father’s Remains Home
On August 8th, 2019, Captain Bryan Knight made one very special flight. Captain Knight flew from Oakland to Dallas on a Boeing 737. Also on…
A record 4.4 billion people traveled by air in 2018
Another year, another record number of airline passengers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported this week that 4.4 billion passengers traveled on scheduled flights…