Try this alternative to banning laptops and tablets on planes, airline group says
As U.S. security officials consider expanding a ban on laptops, tablets and other such electronic devices in the cabins of commercial flights, an airline trade group proposed tightening security measures instead. Passengers on flights to the U.S. from eight Middle Eastern and African countries already are banned from carrying on electronic devices larger than a […]
LAX passengers face confusion as airlines switch terminals
Travelers flying out of LAX this week could face some confusion as multiple airlines are switching locations as part of a massive renovation project. About a third of the 70 airlines at Los Angeles International Airport are moving to new terminals or new ticket counters. One of the biggest changes is Delta Airlines relocating from […]
Lufthansa Group with 25 percent more passengers in April
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group welcomed around 11.2 million passengers in April 2017. This shows an increase of 25.1% compared to the previous year"™s month. The available seat kilometers were up 15.8% over the previous year, and at the same time, sales increased by 25.2%. The seat load factor improved accordingly, rising 6.2 percentage […]
Airlines cut mishandled baggage rate by 12.25%
The rate at which airlines mishandled bags in 2016 dropped by 12.25%, according to a report released by air transport information technology company SITA. The rate of 5.73 mishandled bags per 1,000 passengers was also the lowest since SITA began tracking mishandled bags in 2003. The company predicted more improvement in coming years as airlines […]
Boom CEO sees market for 1,000 supersonic passenger jets by 2035
Denver-based Boom Technology founder and CEO Blake Scholl believes the company"™s first supersonic passenger aircraft can enter commercial service as soon as 2023 and there is a market for as many as 1,000 supersonic airliners to be delivered by 2035. Speaking at the IATA Wings of Change conference in Miami, Scholl said $33 million in […]
A4A airlines will no longer remove boarded passengers from aircraft
All Airlines for America (A4A) member airlines are now committed to not removing a boarded passenger from an aircraft in a bumping situation and all are committed to ensuring crew being transported are booked in advance, A4A president and CEO Nicholas Calio said. Speaking at the IATA Wings of Change conference in Miami, Calio said […]
Boeing Outlines 737-10X Gear Test Plan
As Boeing works towards the expected launch of the 737-10X around midyear the company has offered more details of the design and test plan for the extended main gear which is pivotal to the configuration of the stretched twin. The -10X will incorporate a 66-inch fuselage stretch, taking overall length to 143 ft. and increasing […]
China Southern Airlines orders 20 Airbus A350 XWBs
China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900s, becoming the latest customer for the aircraft. China Southern Airlines now operates one of the largest Airbus fleet in the world with more than 300 Airbus aircraft in service, comprising the A320 Family, the A330 Family and five A380s. Tan Wangeng, President […]
Asiana Airlines takes delivery of its first A350 XWB
Asiana Airlines of South Korea has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the 12th airline to operate the world"™s newest and most efficient twin engine widebody airliner. Asiana"™s A350-900 is configured with a three class layout with a total of 311 seats, comprising 28 in Business Smartium, convertible to fully flat beds, 36 in […]
United Changes Crew-Booking Policy After Passenger’s Removal
United Continental Holdings Inc. has changed its policy on employee travel and will now ensure crews riding on its aircraft as passengers are booked at least 60 minutes before departure, according to a statement from the company. The change, issued Friday, came after the backlash created by a video showing a United passenger being pulled […]
