Cranky Flier

MAY 30, 2024

Two weeks ago, the rumors began to swirl. American Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja was out. Or he was at least taking a leave of absence. Or he was working from home. Something was going on, and people in the know began talking. The saga has now ended after a fortnight. Vasu was unceremoniously booted from his job this week. While many of the policies that Vasu drove have not delivered, the ultimate blame has to lie with his boss, CEO Robert Isom.

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Airlines Airline 300

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

Etihad Airways has forged a strong position both in the Middle East market and globally since its first flight in 2003. Now serving 70 destinations worldwide with a mixed fleet of 89 aircraft, the airline is keeping one eye firmly focused on its future growth strategy and how it will optimize its fleet going forward. During an interview with German-language publication AeroTelegraph, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves has provided some insight as to how the airline is planning its fleet composition i

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Airlines Airline 313

Simple Flying

MAY 28, 2024

On Tuesday, May 28th, 2024, a case of measles was reported in Fresno, California, among over 150 cases of the extremely communicable virus that the Centers have reported for Disease Control and Protection (CDC). This illness is of particular concern as the passenger in question, who has since been diagnosed with the virus, had recently traveled onboard a United Airlines flight, one which was nearly 70% full at the time, according to reports.

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Airlines Airline 144

Alaska Air

MAY 31, 2024

It’s International Flight Attendant Day, and we’re celebrating our remarkable inflight crew, who go above and beyond for our guests every day. For everything you are, and everything you do—thank you! The post Celebrating International Flight Attendant Day at Alaska Airlines appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 127

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 28, 2024

As regular readers will know, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to airworthy condition with the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at the former RAF East Kirkby airfield in Lincolnshire, England. The group continues to make magnificent progress, and we thought that everyone might like to see a recent (edited) report, reproduced here with permission.

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Tail 128

Aerotime

MAY 30, 2024

A person has been killed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), the Netherlands, after they fell into the engine on an Embraer E190STD that was due to fly to Billund Airport (BLL) in Denmark. The incident unfolded on May 29, 2024, during the afternoon with KLM passengers onboard the flight witnessing the fatality. Some details regarding whether the deceased was male or female have yet to be confirmed and although presumed to be an airport worker this is still unknown for certain.

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Jet Airlines Airline 307

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

In June 2014, a safety audit by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Uganda led to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) suspending all Air Operator Certificates (AOCs) of airlines operating international flights. The suspension led to the demise of Air Uganda, one of the country's most prominent airlines at the time.

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Airlines Airline 139

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 30, 2024

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a full-scale replica of the Messerschmitt Me 262, the first operational jet-powered fighter. The aircraft in question was built in Germany by Manfred Pflumm, the owner of the International Flugmuseum in Schwenningen. With a passion for aviation and a keen eye for detail, Pflumm dedicated many years to restoring and rebuilding airplanes for various museums.

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Airplanes Jet Pilot 126

One Mile at a Time

MAY 28, 2024

American Airlines has just announced that one of the company’s top executives is leaving the airline. I’d argue that this has significant implications, and is even more telling than if the CEO left the company… American’s Chief Commercial Officer is out Vasu Raja, American’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will be leaving the airline in June 2024.

Airlines 126

Airlines Airline 126

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

Another incident of mid-flight turbulence involving an Airbus narrowbody jet belonging to Turkish Airlines has come to light. While airplanes encounter turbulence every day, incidents severe enough to injure passengers and crew also seem to be on the rise.

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Turbulence Ceiling Airlines Airline 140

Alaska Air

MAY 30, 2024

A new future for Alaska Airlines' employees and their careers begins today with the purchase of a facility that will become home to the airline's world-class training programs. The post Alaska Airlines invests in new world-class training facility to support flight attendants, pilots and more appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Pilot Airlines Airline 121

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

From an original article published on www.b29doc.com Of the nearly 4,000 B-29 Superfortress aircraft built by the United States during World War II, only two remain airworthy today: B-29 Doc, owned by Doc’s Friends, Inc., and B-29 Fifi, part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). These two historic aircraft tour the United States, sharing a mission of honoring the men and women who designed, built, flew, and maintained warbirds during WWII.

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Pilot Pilot in Command Cockpit Airplanes 124

One Mile at a Time

MAY 27, 2024

It’s not uncommon for aircraft to have to divert to their origin airport due to a maintenance issue. While that can be unnerving, I think it pales in comparison to the crew briefing passengers to prepare for a possible water landing… Brand new Spirit Airlines A321neo returns to Montego Bay This incident happened on Sunday, May 26, 2024, and involves Spirit Airlines flight NK270, scheduled to operate the 540-mile journey from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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Airlines Airline Runway Pilot 122

Simple Flying

MAY 25, 2024

Boeing airplanes have transported United States presidents for several decades. The latest iteration of the presidential aircraft is a pair of modified Boeing 747-200 (VC25A). In 2018, the Air Force continued the legacy with two modified Boeing 747-8 orders to replace the current aging airplanes.

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Airplanes 135

Alaska Air

MAY 27, 2024

A custom-made cart with American flag curtains and the insignia of the six branches of the military is the most visible part of the Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Program, which honors those on their final journey. The post At Alaska Airlines, honoring the fallen and their families appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Airlines Airline 117

Airline Geeks

MAY 28, 2024

Qatar Airways made headlines announcing that it would be entering an equity partnership with an airline based in the southern part of the African continent.

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Airlines Airline 130

One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card Hotel credit cards are often underrated, given welcome bonuses and valuable perks that they can offer. The Hilton Surpass Card is Hilton’s popular mid-range personal credit card, which is a great example. While you can read a full review of the Hilton Surpass Card here , in this post, I wanted to share eight reasons you should consider applying for this $150 annual fee card ( Rates & Fees ).

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Simple Flying

MAY 28, 2024

Known for its ranking of the safest airlines in the world each year , AirlineRatings also hosts the Airline Excellence Awards, ranking airlines based on a variety of factors so that we can choose to fly better.

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Airlines Airline 133

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

By Nigel Hitchman The Tiger Moth Club of New Zealand held their autumn fly-in and AGM at the home of the Taupo gliding club, a big wide grass strip just north of town. With low cloud and rain on Friday, very few came, but Saturday and Sunday were perfect with most of the arrivals coming Saturday morning. There were nine Tiger Moths, one Thruxton Jackaroo John Pheasant’s ZK-PHZ which he recently completed, the registration signifying his name rather than being associated with C-FPHZ the former G-

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Airline Geeks

MAY 25, 2024

The world's longest-serving flight attendant Bette Nash has passed away after a battle with cancer, American Airlines confirmed on Saturday.

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Airlines Airline Cabin Crew 134

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

One of Oahu’s more luxurious hotels is becoming a Ritz-Carlton, which is great for those looking to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points (thanks to Anthony for flagging this)… Turtle Bay Resort Oahu sold, will be rebranded as Ritz-Carlton Host Hotels & Resorts, which is the largest lodging real estate investment trust in the United States, is acquiring Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

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Simple Flying

MAY 29, 2024

Statistically speaking, air travel is one of the safest modes of transportation. Still, airlines are supposed to be prepared for any eventuality, including emergency evacuations. All aircraft, big and small, have to meet specific regulatory standards and a time limit to get the occupants out safely and as per protocols. And a string of incidents in recent days only highlights the importance of crew preparedness in such situations.

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Airlines Airline 132

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 30, 2024

Delta Flight Museum announced the return of DC-3 tours. Starting Tuesday, June 4th, the museum will regularly offer tours of Ship 41, the only Delta passenger Douglas DC-3 still in existence. The tours will be held at the museum in Hangar 1 and are included with admission. For more information about the DC-3, you can visit the museum’s Facebook page.

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Hangar Cargo Airlines Airline 116

Airline Geeks

MAY 31, 2024

American Airlines resumed flights to Haiti’s Port-au-Prince International Airport on Thursday after a long hiatus due to civil unrest.

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Airlines Airline 135

One Mile at a Time

MAY 28, 2024

Link: Apply now for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® The Bilt Mastercard® ( review ) is a valuable no annual fee card that I applied for and hold onto. This allows you to pay your rent by credit card and earn rewards , even if your landlord doesn’t ordinarily allow no-fee credit card payments. For us homeowners, you can potentially even pay your HOA this way.

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Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

A Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 was met by emergency services at Dublin Airport today after turbulence injured six passengers and six crew members on flight QR017 from Doha. This news follows another severe turbulence event this week, which saw a passenger pass away on a Singapore Airlines 777.

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Turbulence Airlines Airline 131

Vintage Aviation News

MAY 31, 2024

The EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar welcomed a noteworthy addition on Thursday, May 23, as the B-17 Aluminum Overcast was displayed for the first time in 30 years. This marks the beginning of its future preservation and restoration plans. In April 2021 the Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17G, Aluminum Overcast (44-85740, N5017N), was grounded after a wing-attach issue was found.

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Hangar Airplanes Cargo 111

Airline Geeks

MAY 31, 2024

In 1988, Southwest Airlines, known for its line-up of special liveries, partnered with SeaWorld of Texas for a unique marketing campaign.

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Airlines Airline 127

One Mile at a Time

MAY 30, 2024

Alaska Airlines is offering a cute promotion this summer. Without looking a gift horse in the mouth, dare I say that it almost feels a bit cheap to me? Alaska’s “upgrade unlocked” promotion With Alaska’s “upgrade unlocked” promotion, the airline will be offering surprise and delight upgrades over the coming months. Between June 1 and September 2, 2024, Alaska will be upgrading one passenger per day to Premium Class on a complimentary basis.

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Airlines Airline 115

Simple Flying

MAY 30, 2024

The first of Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A330neos has entered final assembly at Airbus' manufacturing facility in Toulouse. Once final checks and the cabin installation have been completed, the aircraft will undergo rigorous testing before being flown to its new home at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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Airlines Airline 130

Ask the Pilot

MAY 28, 2024

May 27, 2024 IT WAS THE FRIDAY of Memorial Day weekend, 1979. I was in seventh grade, and a diehard airplane buff. It was a warm and sunny afternoon, and I was sitting in the dining room of the house I grew up in when the phone rang. It was a friend from school. He told me to turn on the television. It had been a sunny day in Chicago, too, when just after 3 p.m.

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Lift Tarmac Airplanes Runway 107

Airline Geeks

MAY 29, 2024

This additional funding is part of the FAA's Aviation Workforce Development Grants program, which provides support to aviation-related education programs.

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Pilot 129

One Mile at a Time

MAY 29, 2024

Lufthansa is in the process of rolling out its new Allegris business class. The first jet with these interiors started flying as of several weeks ago , and it’s certainly an exciting development for the airline. Lufthansa has heavily marketed how its new Allegris business class product is all about choice, and that the airline offers at least five different business class seating options.

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Approach Airlines Airline Jet 115

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

The Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER that sustained major turbulence during a flight to Singapore from London last week has returned to its main base at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). The carrier ferried the aircraft on Sunday after it remained on the ground in Bangkok for five days following the turbulence incident.

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Turbulence Airlines Airline 128

The Aviationist

MAY 28, 2024

An F-35 crashed near Albuquerque International. According to the first reports, the pilot successfully ejected. An F-35 Lightning II aircraft has crashed near Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico, on May 28, 2024. Images showing [.] The post F-35 Crashes Near Albuquerque Airport, New Mexico appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Pilot 29

Airline Geeks

MAY 25, 2024

Delta has scheduled the first batch of routes set to be operated by its new CRJ-550. The aircraft is set to enter service in July 2024.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 26, 2024

When I publish my airline reviews , readers sometimes comment about how I typically select seats toward the back of premium cabins, whether in first or business class, and wonder why. It’s true. I have a strong business class seating preference, and it’s almost always the same, regardless of the configuration. Specifically, I typically like to sit in the last row of business class.

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Wide-Body Aircraft Approach Airlines Airline 115