Delta A321-200 Returns to Fort Lauderdale Due to Fumes in the Cockpit
A Delta Air Lines A321-200 departing for New York LaGuardia returned to Fort Lauderdale after reporting fumes in the cockpit on 29 October.
Emergency
Airport
Major Expansion Set to Double Freight Capacity at Christchurch Airport
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
A proposed expansion at New Zealand's Christchurch Airport will double the airport's freight capacity, offering slots for up to 8 narrowbody, or 4 widebody freighters.
Analysis
Fake AI-Generated Airline Reviews Soar by 189% After ChatGPT Launch
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
A recent study by Originality.ai reveals a dramatic surge in fake artificial intelligence (AI) generated airline reviews since ChatGPT's release.
Analysis
Global Air Travel Demand Soars to Record September Levels
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
Global air travel demand reached unprecedented levels in September 2024, with the peak summer season closing with a record all-time high.
Airline
Etihad Airways Returns its Flagship Airbus A380 to Paris Route
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
Etihad Airways has returned its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, boosting seat capacity on the route from Abu Dhabi by 31%.
Airline
Ryanair May Cut UK Flights by 10% After Air Travel Tax Rises
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
Ryanair has criticized the recent UK budget Air Passenger Duty increases, saying it will damage UK tourism, jobs and growth. The airline says it may cut UK capacity by 10% by 2025.
Airline
American Airlines to Expand Italy Routes for Summer 2025
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
American Airlines will expand its focus on Italy for summer 2025, with new direct flights to Venice and Naples, plus increased service to Rome.
Airline
Air India Launches A350-900 Service on New York-Delhi Routes
- by Len Varley
- November 4, 2024
Air India has launched its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on daily flights between Delhi and New York JFK Airport, with services to Newark Liberty starting Jan 2025.
Incident
Police Swarm American Airlines Flight After Noises Reported From Cargo Hold
- by Len Varley
- November 2, 2024
A New York-bound American Airlines B777-300ER returned to Buenos Aires after knocking sounds were reported coming from a cargo hold.
Accident
Lion Air Passenger Dies After Fall From Airstairs in Madinah
- by Len Varley
- November 1, 2024
A Lion Air passenger disembarking a flight from Surabaya has died after falling from airstairs in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on 29 October.