This month marks over 20 years since the hijacking attempt of QantasLink flight 1737 between Melbourne & Launceston. This piece will take a look at that dreaded event in detail. Without further ado, let’s get into it… A Calm Departure and a Devious Passenger On a seemingly ordinary Thursday afternoon, May 29th, 2003, QantasLink Flight
On May 26, 1991, a routine passenger flight from Bangkok to Vienna turned into a devastating tragedy. Lauda Air Flight 004, a Boeing 767-300ER, plunged into the mountainous jungles of Thailand, claiming the lives of all 223 people on board. The crash marked the deadliest accident involving the Boeing 767 and the worst aviation disaster
This month marks the anniversary of a dramatic event aboard Pakistan International Airlines flight PK709, originally scheduled to fly from Lahore, Pakistan to Manchester, UK and the diversion into London Stansted. On May 24, 2013, the flight took an unexpected turn when it was diverted to Stansted Airport. The Incident at Hand in London… Two
2024 marks a momentous occasion for Virgin Atlantic – it’s their 40th birthday! Here is all you need to know about the airline! Four decades ago, they took to the skies with a mission to shake up the often-stodgy world of commercial travel. From a single, leased Boeing 747 to a fleet of modern aircraft
Helios Airways, named after the Greek god of the sun, emerged as a pioneer in Cypriot aviation. Established in 1998, it carved a niche as the country’s first independent, privately-owned airline. Though its lifespan was relatively short, ending in 2006, Helios Airways left a mark by offering affordable travel options and facing a tragic accident
ValuJet Airlines Flight 592, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 scheduled to travel from Miami to Atlanta, plunged into the Florida Everglades just ten minutes after takeoff nearly 30 years ago. On May 11, 1996, a seemingly ordinary Sunday afternoon flight turned into a devastating tragedy. The cause? A fire in the cargo hold that quickly spiraled
Delta Air Lines, a major American airline known for its reputation for reliability and customer service, boasts a rich history that began not in the skies, but in the fields. This article explores Delta’s fascinating journey, from its humble beginnings as an agricultural dusting service to its current status as a leading global carrier. Taking
United Airlines boasts a rich history intertwined with the evolution of commercial aviation itself. Its story begins not with a single founding, but with the merging of several pioneering airlines in the late 1920s. Early Routes and the Air Mail Connection (1926-1934) The roots of United Airlines can be traced back to visionary figures like
American Airlines flight AA78, a B777-300 bound for London (LHR) from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has made an unscheduled diversion to New York.
American Airlines, a titan in the global aviation industry, boasts a rich history intertwined with the evolution of commercial air travel itself. Its story stretches back nearly a century, marked by mergers, innovation, and a continuous push to reshape the skies. From Humble Beginnings: A Union Takes Flight (1920s-1930s) American Airlines’ roots lie not in
