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Premium Hold-Up: Why Airlines' Luxury Seats & Suites Are Failing FAA Safety Tests

Premium Hold-Up: Why Airlines' Luxury Seats & Suites Are Failing FAA Safety Tests

Airlines are being called upon to involve regulators earlier in the design process to provide sufficient recommendations...

Aaron Bailey 2 months ago
easyJet Asks Passengers To Leave Flight Because Plane Was Too Heavy

easyJet Asks Passengers To Leave Flight Because Plane Was Too Heavy

The airline blamed weight limits and highlighted how weather, runway length, and physics can impact safe aircraft takeof...

Victoria Agronsky 3 months ago
United’s Azul Investment Stalls After Brazil Pauses Final Approval

United’s Azul Investment Stalls After Brazil Pauses Final Approval

Brazil’s antitrust regulator has paused final approval of United’s $100M Azul investment, sending the deal to review and...

Victoria Agronsky 6 months ago
The Real Reason Why Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays In The Lavatory

The Real Reason Why Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays In The Lavatory

Airplanes keep lavatory ashtrays not for comfort but as a mandated, last-line safety tool—ensuring safe disposal of illi...

Victoria Agronsky 9 months ago
Report: Air India Express Ignored Directive Ordering Airbus A320 Engine Part Change & Falsified Records

Report: Air India Express Ignored Directive Ordering Airbus A320 Engine Part Change & Falsified Records

The issue was raised in March 2025, several months before Air India’s fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash.

Vyte Klisauskaite 1 year ago
Turkish Airlines Threatens Fines For Getting Out Of Seat Too Early

Turkish Airlines Threatens Fines For Getting Out Of Seat Too Early

Most of us who have traveled have seen it happen: The aircraft touches down and conducts a safe landing and proceeds to ...

Chris Loh 1 year ago
How Will Airlines' Appeal Of USDOT Regulations Affect Passenger Rights?

How Will Airlines' Appeal Of USDOT Regulations Affect Passenger Rights?

Will President Trump's administration change any regulations on passenger rights?

Steven Walker 1 year ago
Elon Musk Vows To Cut FAA's "Senseless" Supersonic Boom Noise Regulation

Elon Musk Vows To Cut FAA's "Senseless" Supersonic Boom Noise Regulation

Boom Supersonic has proven that supersonic flight can be achieved without an audible sonic boom.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
Senator Criticizes 5 Major US Airlines For Exploiting Passengers In Heated Airline Fees Hearing

Senator Criticizes 5 Major US Airlines For Exploiting Passengers In Heated Airline Fees Hearing

Senator Richard Blumenthal had strong words for airline executives.

Alexander Mitchell 1 year ago
A Closer Look At The Differences Of Commercial & Charter Operation Regulations

A Closer Look At The Differences Of Commercial & Charter Operation Regulations

Looking at the varying factors involved.

Benjamin Cooper 1 year ago
Can Pilots Get A 'Speeding Ticket' For Flying Too Fast?

Can Pilots Get A 'Speeding Ticket' For Flying Too Fast?

Why overspeeds usually happen, and what comes of them.

Jack Herstam 2 years ago
Why Are Plane Crashes So Rare?

Why Are Plane Crashes So Rare?

Technological advancements, training, and regulations have significantly declined commercial aviation crash rates.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Can Pilots & Cabin Crew Work Part Time?

Can Pilots & Cabin Crew Work Part Time?

As the duties of pilots and flight attendants aren't restricted to flying, the answer isn't straightforward.

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
5 Little-Known Rules That You Might Not Know Pilots Must Abide By

5 Little-Known Rules That You Might Not Know Pilots Must Abide By

Aviation is highly regulated, but may include rules you might not have expected.

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
What Are The Regulations Surrounding Aircraft Cabin Temperatures In the US?

What Are The Regulations Surrounding Aircraft Cabin Temperatures In the US?

Let's examine the regulations and challenges airlines face in maintaining comfortable cabin temperatures during flights.

Elle Scungio 2 years ago
Finally: Southwest Airlines Tests Google Flights Display Of Fares

Finally: Southwest Airlines Tests Google Flights Display Of Fares

Southwest Airlines is now publishing its fares to Google Flights as the next step in cultural "Transfarency".

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
American Airlines' Baggage Policy In Economy Class: A Complete Guide

American Airlines' Baggage Policy In Economy Class: A Complete Guide

The carrier allows passengers up to three complimentary checked bags depending on their elite status.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
What Regulations Surround Flights To Antarctica?

What Regulations Surround Flights To Antarctica?

Operators must conform to a strict range of regulations when flying to the icy continent.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
South Korean Airlines Now Have To Warn Passengers Not To Open Doors In Flight

South Korean Airlines Now Have To Warn Passengers Not To Open Doors In Flight

A new preflight announcement aboard South Korean airlines' flights will warn passengers against opening the aircraft eme...

Trevin Christian Casinader 2 years ago
US Carriers & Ethanol Firms Write To Government Over SAF Regulatory Change

US Carriers & Ethanol Firms Write To Government Over SAF Regulatory Change

Major airlines have taken the ethanol industry's side.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago