Simple Flying

JULY 25, 2024

American Airlines has cut its annual profits forecast, as the carrier's CEO says that he is "not pleased" with its Q2 financial performance despite reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue.

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World Airline News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Breeze Airways has partnered with The Weather Company , the world’s most accurate¹ forecaster, to provide its passengers with an unparalleled travel experience, no matter the conditions.

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Weather Airlines Airline 145

One Mile at a Time

JULY 4, 2024

United Airlines is in a league of its own when it comes to communicating with passengers in the event of irregular operations. The airline has just introduced yet another initiative that adds transparency in the event of delays. United is already better at communicating with passengers than other airlines in the event of delays.

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Cranky Flier

JUNE 10, 2024

It’s been awhile since I’ve taken a look at airline operational data, and with the summer season beginning, this seemed like a good time. See, Texas weather in May did not play nice, and any airline with a hub in the state had a rough month. Well, let’s take a look at the three airlines with Texas hubs.

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Northstar VFR

MAY 2, 2024

By Lisa Thornton, CFII & Airline First Officer As pilots we are required to adhere to rules and regulations outlined by the FAA. Knowing the current and predicted weather along our route of flight is part of that responsibility as a Pilot in Command.

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Flyertalk

JULY 3, 2024

United’s newest technological tool gives flyers access to local maps with real-time weather updates, giving them even more information about delays and what they can expect during the day. The process starts at the carrier’s network operations center, where customer service teams work to identify weather issues which could delay flights.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Attempting to turn a profit as a commercial airline is hard enough without extremely limited funding, long distances to cover, high fuel prices, and unpredictable conditions.

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iPad Pilot News

JUNE 14, 2024

FAA Updates Datalink Weather Advisory Circular iPad Pilot News The rollout of ADS-B datalink weather over twelve years ago was an interesting time for GA pilots. The result was tangible, too, with weather-related fatal accidents steadily declining in the following years.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 30, 2024

On December 22nd, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331 overran the runway while landing in Kingston, Jamaica. The accident occurred amid adverse weather conditions, including strong rain and a tailwind, with the aircraft landing above recommended speeds on a wet runway.

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Runway Weather Airlines Airline 105

World Airline News

JULY 3, 2024

United Airlines Boeing 737-924 ER SSWL N72405 (msn 30122) SEA (Bruce Drum). United Airlines now texts customers links to local, live radar maps during weather delays, as part of its industry-leading effort to give travelers as much real-time information as possible about their trip, especially if things don’t go as planned.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 23, 2024

United Airlines operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) have resumed after a ground stop impacted nearly its entire operation on Saturday evening. While the order was weather-related, it only impacted Uniteds flights and not other airlines at the airport.

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Weather Airlines Airline 92

Fear of Landing

JUNE 21, 2024

I’ve been intrigued by the photographs being passed around of the Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 that flew into a hailstorm. Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is the flag carrier of Austria. Specifically, that weather radar struggles with very cold/icy storms. .” Photograph by Aeroprints.com CC BY-SA 3.0

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Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

Before you become a commercial pilot, it’s important to know how to obtain a good weather briefing. Flying in appropriate weather helps make your flight enjoyable and keeps your passengers safe. It includes weather trends. Many pilots reference the weather briefings in their PIREPs.

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WayMan

AUGUST 9, 2024

The life of an airline pilot is often seen as glamorous, but it involves a highly structured and demanding schedule. Daily Responsibilities A typical day for an airline pilot doesn’t begin during takeoff. Such as any weather deviation, mechanical issues, and other emergency situations.

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AOPA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

’ Her career has taken her from flying cargo to regional airlines, and eventually to becoming one of the first female captains at TWA. Today, she continues to serve as a captain for a major airline, but her passion for flying extends beyond her professional responsibilities. Alicia Sikes is a ‘pilot’s pilot.’

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World Airline News

JULY 18, 2024

With more violent weather leading to more delays, are budget airlines in trouble with falling aircraft daily utilizations and increasing costs. Is the budget airline model now obsolete? Wendover Productions explores this topic.

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Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines says it is investigating after a flight triggered a low altitude alert during its approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this week. Amid inclement weather, the aircraft came dangerously close to Tampa Bay's waters reportedly reaching a height of 150 feet.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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World Airline News

JUNE 11, 2024

[link] Austrian Airlines issued this short statement: “On today’s flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna, an Airbus A320 aircraft was damaged by hail.” “The The aircraft encountered a thunderstorm cell on approach to Vienna, which the cockpit crew said was not visible on the weather radar.”

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AV Web

JUNE 4, 2024

Air Canada says it has no choice but to take two customers to court to fight a $2,000 award they received from a government agency that adjudicates airline complaints. But Air Canada says the delay was primarily due to bad weather and that’s why it’s fighting the award in court.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 28, 2024

While the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a massive rush at US airports, there are also concerns that severe weather could disrupt plans for many travelers. This years Labor Day travel period is expected to break all records, similar to some other popular holiday periods so far in 2024.

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Simple Flying

AUGUST 5, 2024

US officals and airlines are warning of an increase in scams related to ongoing travel disruptions and delays. The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) have warned of a sharp rise in people impersonating airlines and travel companies to access personal information.

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Airlines Airline Weather 116

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

However, for one recent Alaska Airlines flight the diversion was caused by an unusual event. The airport’s runway elevation is 6,451 feet and subject to the frequently changing weather that is associated with a mountainous airport. Flights are diverted for a multitude of reasons.

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Alaska Air

JULY 10, 2024

We're offering guests warm-weather escapes and a range of dream winter getaways, including our first-ever service to Vail, Colorado. The post Alaska Airlines expands winter travel options with 18 exciting new sun and ski routes appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

JULY 9, 2024

It has been almost 60 years since the fatal crash of an American Airlines Boeing 727 in Constance, Kentucky. The aircraft operating flight AA383 from New York became the second 727 to suffer a hull loss.

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Airlines Airline Weather 111

Aerotime

AUGUST 15, 2024

WestJet has provided fresh details about the repercussions on the airline of a freak hailstorm in August that damaged 16 of its aircraft at Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Canada. Since the hailstorm, WestJet has cancelled over 600 flights, impacting more than 20,000 passengers.

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Weather Approach Airlines Airline 271

Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

While many focus on that narrow goal at first, it soon becomes clear that in order to successfully secure an airline pilot position with a regional, and then a major, you need to develop other skills to complement the fact you’re a decent stick. FM: When you committed to the pursuit, how did you identify the airline(s) you wanted to aim for?

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World Airline News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Alaska Airlines today announced the renewal of its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), creator of Flyways. airlines by 2025. Alaska Airlines aircraft photo gallery (Boeing): Screenshot The savings Flyways delivered helped Alaska work towards its near-term goal of being the most fuel-efficient U.S.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 5, 2024

Its seaplanes operated, weather permitting, between the East River in New York City and the Charles River in Boston, saving travelers the need to transit through major and often congested conventional airports.

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Simple Flying

JUNE 14, 2024

On April 11th, 2024, Southwest Airlines Flight 2786 was inbound on an approach to its destination, Lihue Airport (LIH), when it experienced a severe drop in altitude, descending hundreds of feet in mere seconds before recovering just 400 ft above the oceans surface.

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Inflight Pilot Training

AUGUST 27, 2024

Becoming an airline pilot is a dream for many aviation enthusiasts. we can find some pretty clear-cut rules as to the age range in which you’re legally allowed to fly an airliner. we can find some pretty clear-cut rules as to the age range in which you’re legally allowed to fly an airliner.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 12, 2024

This simple example shows just a few retailing tactics that airlines will be able to adopt to put the customer at the centre of every journey. To meet this demand, airlines can learn from major online retail giants like Amazon, or consumer apps like Uber and ASOS, who are notorious for their customer experience.

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AV Web

AUGUST 11, 2024

The flight, operating as Alaska Airlines Flight 3491 took off from San Francisco as scheduled but spent a couple of hours on the ground in Salt Lake City while another pilot was found to complete the trip. ” So far, the airline hasn’t confirmed the unusual incident but FlightAware does indeed show the diversion on the Aug.

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Simple Flying

JULY 28, 2024

Southwest Airlines passengers are speaking out after a Boeing 737 MAX 8 descended prematurely during its final approach to Tampa International Airport (TPA) earlier this month.

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World Airline News

JUNE 15, 2024

From Bloomberg News: Southwest Airlines flight WN 2786 with Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 N8825Q flying from Honolulu to Lihue on April 11 came within 400 feet of diving into the Pacific Ocean near Lihue after an aborted landing due to bad weather: Go deeper: [link] and from Fox News: [link] Here’s the complete internal Southwest narrative on the recent LIH incident. (..)

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World Airline News

MAY 30, 2024

It will also be the first airline to integrate the IATA platform within the latest version of Lido mPilot, the mobile navigation solution from Lufthansa Systems. It will help build sophisticated industry knowledge to effectively manage turbulence and evolving weather patterns with even more precision.

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