Winter Storm Blair is affecting over 60 million people across the central U.S., with winter storm warnings issued from Kansas to New Jersey. The storm has led to significant travel disruptions, including about 2,200 flight cancellations and 25,000 delays. Blizzard …
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $220,000 and SWISS $200,000 for operating flights under United Airlines’ code in restricted airspace, violating FAA regulations. The violations occurred between March 2022 and April 2024 for Lufthansa and February 2022 …
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $220,000 and Swiss Airlines $200,000 for violating airspace regulations by operating flights with United Airlines’ designator codes in restricted U.S. airspace. Lufthansa’s violations occurred from March 2022 to April 2024, while …
A private helicopter carrying five US citizens made an emergency landing in Nepal after a bird strike near Banepa, about 50 kilometers east of Kathmandu. The Heli Everest helicopter, en route from Lukla to Kathmandu, faced the incident around 11 …
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fined Ethiopian Airlines $425,000 and Etihad Airways $400,000 for violations involving unauthorized flights in restricted airspace while using designator codes from other airlines. Ethiopian Airlines operated under the United Airlines code, and Etihad …
A 31-year-old Mexican passenger attempted to hijack a Volaris flight from El Bajio to Tijuana on December 8, 2024, claiming his life was in danger. He demanded a diversion to the U.S. and confronted a flight attendant while trying to …
A 31-year-old passenger, “Mario N,” was arrested after attempting to divert a Volaris flight from Guanajuato to the U.S. on December 8, 2024. He allegedly assaulted a cabin crew member and tried to access the cockpit. The flight, headed to …
Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old woman, made headlines after boarding a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris without a ticket. Discovered mid-flight, she was detained by French police upon landing. Attempts to deport her faced complications, but she …
Kolkata’s West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed a motion urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish direct international flights from Kolkata (CCU) to major US and European cities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized the need for such connectivity to boost …
BBN Airlines has requested authorization from the U.S. Department of Transportation to operate flights to the U.S., aiming to enhance competition in the U.S.-Turkish aviation market. Founded in 2021, BBN, with a majority Turkish ownership, plans to offer passenger and …
