Abril Elfi
United Asks Pilots To Take Unpaid Time Off Due To Shortage Of New Boeing Planes
United Airlines is asking their pilots to take unpaid time off in the month of May due to a shortage of new Boeing planes.
Air Transat
Flight attendants join hands to picket outside 30 airports for better pay
Thousands of flight attendants across three labor unions will picket outside airports in the U.S., the UK and Guam.
737-900ER
FAA steps up scrutiny of Boeing with calls for checks on another 737 model
The FAA has recommended that airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER jets inspect door plugs.
"thoroughly review the data
US FAA says first 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes complete
The FAA said that inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes have been completed.
Abril Elfi
FAA Launches Probe Of Boeing 737 Max 9 After Midair Door Plug Blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation of a Boeing 737 Max 9 after the door plug blew off mid-air.
Airlines
United Airlines Finds Loose Bolts During Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections
United Airlines has announced that it has discovered loose bolts on plug doors on multiple of its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during its inspection. The inspections come following a door panel blowing out of a plane mid-flight.
Airline industry
US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices.
Air travel
US seeks to block JetBlue’s Spirit Airlines deal at trial
A U.S. Department of Justice lawyer urged a federal judge to block JetBlue Airways’ planned $3.8 billion acquisition of ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines.
American Airlines
State Department Increases Travel Advisory On Israel To Level 3
The United States has altered its travel advisory warning on Israel to “Level 3” due to the tragic attacks on the country, suggesting that American citizens should “reconsider” their plans to travel there.
airport safety
Major Airlines Halt Flights Across Israel After Govt Declares War On Hamas
Major airlines have suspended flights to and from Israel after the Middle Eastern country officially declared war against Hamas.