Alaska Airlines is set to revise its flight attendant salary structure, attracting both job seekers and current employees. Starting salaries for flight attendants range from about $51,000 to $150,000 annually, with an average of $93,759. A proposed 32% pay increase …
Air Canada is facing criticism after denying compensation for a laptop damaged by a flight attendant’s spilled drink. The airline cited tariff regulations, claiming it cannot accept liability for passenger electronics in their care. This incident highlights a troubling trend …
Air India faced significant disruptions on January 4, 2025, when Flight AI909 from Mumbai to Dubai was delayed over seven hours due to technical issues with its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The flight, carrying around 250 passengers, was originally set to …
Two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights made emergency U-turns back to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on January 1 and 2, 2025, due to technical issues. Flight PK503 encountered engine problems shortly after takeoff, landing safely after 44 minutes. The same …
Japan Airlines (JAL) is retiring its Boeing 777-300ER from its Tokyo Haneda to London Heathrow route, effective January 2, 2025, ending nearly two decades of service since its introduction in 2004. The airline is transitioning to the Airbus A350-1000, with …
Air Kerala plans to launch flights between Kerala and Mysuru, Karnataka, by mid-2025, enhancing regional air travel and tourism. The airline’s chairman, Afi Ahmed, emphasized the initiative’s focus on supporting Mysuru’s tourism, with attractions like Mysuru Palace and Chamundeshwari Temple. …
GE Aerospace has joined the investigation into South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster involving a Boeing 737-800 that killed 179 people. The South Korean Transport Ministry has extended inspections of all 737-800s until January 10, examining engines, maintenance records, and landing …
The political tensions between India and Canada are causing a notable decline in air travel demand, particularly affecting routes from Punjab. Visa rejection rates for students and visitors are contributing to reduced travel, with average airfare dropping significantly. Air India …
The 2024 Global Airports Report highlights a global on-time departure rate of 78.44%, reflecting significant improvements in airport efficiency and customer satisfaction. Riyadh King Khalid International Airport leads with an impressive 86.65% on-time rate, followed by Lima Jorge Chavez (84.57%) …
Southwest Airlines is facing a $100 million class-action lawsuit from baggage and cargo handlers who claim the airline violated New York’s weekly pay regulations. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by …
