Delta threatens to permanently ban rude passengers, according to a travel blog quoting a memorandum to employees of the airline's CEO. "Those who refuse to show basic courtesy to our people or their fellow travelers are not welcome in Delta," Delta CEO Ed Bastian wrote. "Your actions will not be tolerated and you will never again have the privilege of flying with our airline." Bastian preceded this by saying that "respect and courtesy for others on our planes, at… (www.msn.com) 更多...
A spokesperson with the Port of Seattle says a man is in custody after he called in a false security threat on an Alaska Airlines flight departing from Seattle Saturday morning. The flight was bound for Ketchikan. The Port of Seattle says all passengers deplaned and the plane was taken to a secure location for further investigation out of an abundance of caution. All passengers are being scheduled for the next available flight. (www.msn.com) 更多...
More than 2,500 passengers have been banned from US airlines for non-compliance with mask policies. Delta Air Lines banned 880 passengers, including six on a flight where Mitt Romney was harassed. President Joe Biden signed a mask mandate for air travelers on his first full day in office. Newly inaugurated President Joe Biden just signed an executive order to mandate masks when flying travelers but it's clear that airlines haven't been waiting on the government for guidance. New data… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Biofuels are all the rage these days as companies look for natural and more sustainable ways to power race cars and airplanes. Boeing has joined the party now, too, with its promise that 100 percent of its fleet will be running on biofuels by 2030. That’s a pretty big promise considering the fact that it’s still going to take a lot of work—only some of which can be done by Boeing. It might be able to tackle making advancements to its own jet systems, but it won’t be able to actually use those… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Commercial aircraft are full with international cargo as manufacturers, retailers and food producers show no let up in moving goods in what is normally a slow period. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
The air traffic control tower at St Petersburg-Clearwater (KPIE), is closed until January 31, 2021, because the staff was exposed to COVID-19. The tower at Tampa (KTPA) is handling the airspace. (www.fox13news.com) 更多...
Vistara has upgraded the map application in its inflight entertainment (IFE) system and launched Arc, Panasonic Avionics’ new, state-of-the-art, 3D inflight map application on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The map platform will be progressively made available on the airline’s brand new A321neo aircraft as well. (www.outlookindia.com) 更多...
2020 was a challenging year for commercial aviation. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic caused a huge drop in passenger demand... (simpleflying.com) 更多...
A WestJet Boeing 737 MAX was heading out of Calgary yesterday when it returned to its gate after push back due to a potential fault. (simpleflying.com) 更多...
