Air travel, with its intricate web of schedules and logistics, is susceptible to a variety of disruptions. While many disruptions fall under the umbrella of terms like force majeure, extraordinary circumstances, and controllable irregularities, understanding your rights is crucial for both passengers and airlines. We’ll delve into the complexities of these concepts and how they…
As one of the leading carriers in the world, American Airlines boasts an extensive network of hubs strategically located across the United States. These hubs serve as key connecting points for travelers, facilitating seamless journeys to domestic and international destinations. Join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of American Airlines hubs, each contributing uniquely…
“No One Should Pick You Up At The Airport” blares the Wall Street Journal headline. Nikki Waller says you’ll be a hero if you just ride share yourself home. “if you can order a burrito from your phone, you can hail a ride-share car,” she says. Sure, perhaps Ms. Waller has never tried to catch…
Canadian airports have become transit hubs for US passengers due to the implementation of US Customs Preclearance. This process involves a partnership between Canadian Customs and Immigration, US immigration, and US Customs and Border Patrol to establish US border points within major Canadian airports. The main objective behind this collaboration is to allow travelers to…
We started this site in 2006. Things have changed a lot since then, but the realization that it has been ten years since a plane landed on the Hudson River has made us realize it may be time to revisit this site, which has been idle for a bit now. [caption id="attachment_856" align="alignright" width="225"] USAirways…
New Mexican President President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has scrapped a $13 billion new airport in Mexico City that the previous administration insisted was 1/3 completed. Partially completed structures remain throughout the property. The government may seek to create a public park out of part of the site. As a result of cancelling the project, the…
As things go in  an industry that has been slow to change, seatback screens for in flight entertainment are a relatively new innovation. Yet their days are already numbered. Claiming that 90% of passengers have a screen of their own, American Airlines has chosen to remove the displays from 737MAX planes it will be receiving…
A highly-decorated Army veteran with PTSD was mocked by American Airlines employees on two separate occasions.
The batteries in phones and laptops pose fire hazards, and experts caution that the odds could catch up with the air-traveling public.
The airline allegedly tried to pull a fast one on Maribel Martinez after experiencing the nightmare last month.
Three Australian airlines have banned passengers from using or charging Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 7 smartphones during flights due to concerns over the phone’s fire-prone batteries.
Shares of JetBlue Airways were higher Wednesday after the airline said it would boost its service to Boston.
A drunken United Airlines passenger who broke a bathroom door and shouted in Arabic caused an emergency landing, police said.
The unemployed mechanic who gunned down a TSA agent in a shooting rampage three years ago pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.
Problems with British Airways' check-in systems and a Black Lives Matter U.K. protest caused difficulties for passengers Monday and Tuesday.
Guard From Above is the first company in the world to use birds of prey to intercept hostile drones.
The passenger also had 5 real bullets with the gun replica.
Another website is on the market to help people pay for pricey airfare on a repayment plan.
A woman sitting next to the man said he "may have been a little stressed out about flying."