Airlines are resisting federal immigration enforcement expanding inside U.S. airports, seeking clearer boundaries on arrests as ICE operations increase at domestic hubs following a new data-sharing agreement with the TSA.
American Airlines is ending free coach-to-business class upgrades for elite frequent flyers on select transcontinental and Hawaii routes starting August 25, offering premium economy upgrades instead to boost revenue.
Jetstar to charge A$25-A$52 for overhead locker space from Feb, testing unbundling limits in Asia-Pacific; analysts call it 'extreme' but potentially influential for regional rivals.
Das Bundesverkehrsministerium plant eine Strafabgabe von 1332 Euro pro Tonne zu wenig getanktem nachhaltigem Flugkraftstoff (SAF). Deutsche Fluggesellschaften müssen ab 2025 mindestens 2% SAF einsetzen, der Anteil steigt bis 2050 auf 70%.
Malaysian authorities investigate security breaches after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of Ecstasy and methamphetamine, prompting protocol reviews for pilots and airport checks.
Airlines in Deutschland sollen laut einem Gesetzentwurf bei Nichteinhaltung von SAF-Quoten eine Abgabe von 1.332 Euro pro Tonne zahlen. Damit wird die EU-Verordnung ReFuelEU Aviation in nationales Recht umgesetzt.
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta after customs found over 70,100 ecstasy pills and 4g of methamphetamine in his luggage. The pilot, identified as MS, allegedly smuggled the drugs for personal use and sale, exploiting crew baggage handling. An international trafficking network is under investigation.
Bukit Aman narcotics chief Hussein Omar Khan announced that an airport employee will be questioned following a pilot's arrest for drug smuggling. The case highlights potential security gaps at KLIA after the pilot bypassed screening with illicit substances.
Malezya Airlines pilotu MSO, Soekarno-Hatta Uluslararası Havalimanı'nda bavulunda 25,2 kg uyuşturucu hap ve metamfetamin ile yakalandı. Pilotun uyuşturucu kullandığı testle belirlendi.
28 Temmuz'da Cakarta'daki Soekarno-Hatta Havalimanı'nda Malezya Airlines pilotu MSO'nun bavulunda 25,2 kg uyuşturucu hap ve el bagajında metamfetamin ele geçirildi; pilotun üçüncü kez uyuşturucu taşıdığını itiraf etti ve temiz idrar taşıdığını açıkladı.
Pilotun bavulunda 25,2 kg uyuşturucu hap ve el bagajında 4 gram metamfetamin ele geçirildi. İdrar testinde uyuşturucu kullandığı tespit edildi ve uçuş sırasında madde etkisinde olduğu değerlendirildi. Pilot, Jakarta'ya uyuşturucu getirdiğini ve 50 bin Malezya ringgiti (yaklaşık 12 bin dolar) alacağı vaat edildiğini söyledi. Polis, pilotun üçüncü kez uyuşturucu taşıdığını açıkladı.
Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta seferindeki Malezya Airlines pilotu, Jakarta'daki Soekarno-Hatta Havalimanı'nda 25,2 kg uyuşturucu ve metamfetamin ile yakalandı; pilotun üçüncü kez uyuşturucu taşıdığını itiraf etmesi ve temiz idrar taşıması ortaya çıktı.
28 Temmuz'da Jakarta'daki Soekarno-Hatta Havalimanı'nda Malezya Airlines pilotu MSO, 25,2 kg uyuşturucu hap ve 4 g metamfetaminle yakalandı. Pilotun idrar testinde de uyuşturucu kullandığı tespit edildi ve üçüncü kez kaçakçılık yaptığı belirtildi.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing's 737 Max 7, the smallest model in the Max family, after almost a decade of delays caused by increased regulatory scrutiny and design updates. This approval allows airlines like Southwest to begin integrating the aircraft, boosting Boeing's potential cash flow.
Orlando'dan San Diego'ya gidecek Alaska Airlines uçağında Lynn adlı bir yolcu, kalkış gecikmesi üzerine diğer yolculara dini vaaz vermeye başlayınca güvenlik endişesiyle uçaktan indirildi. Havayolu şirketi, Lynn'in gelecekteki uçuşlarına kabul edilmeyeceğini açıkladı.
U.S. airfares surged 26.5% year-over-year in June, driven by high fuel and labor costs, yet airlines like United and Southwest report strong demand. Carriers expect to maintain pricing power through 2026, despite geopolitical conflicts impacting jet fuel prices and the collapse of Spirit Airlines.
Um voo da Delta Airlines de Nova York para Guarulhos foi desviado para San Juan, Porto Rico, devido a uma emergência médica a bordo. O passageiro foi hospitalizado, e os demais seguirão para Guarulhos em um novo voo mais tarde, após "limitações de jornada da tripulação".
A Malaysian pilot, identified as MS, was arrested at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport after flying from Kuala Lumpur, found with over 70,000 ecstasy pills and meth. He tested positive for drugs and could face the death penalty under Indonesia's strict anti-drug laws. Malaysia Airlines is conducting an internal review.
Airbus präsentiert überraschend gute Halbjahreszahlen mit 12% Umsatzsteigerung, 24% Gewinnsteigerung (bereinigt) und 47% Reingewinnsteigerung. Rekordauslieferungen von 237 Zivilflugzeugen im 2. Quartal tragen dazu bei.
India's Akasa Air seeks $110M for expansion, while Malaysia's AirBorneo launches international service, both growing despite high jet fuel prices and Middle East conflict, signaling smaller Asian carriers' growth amidst larger airlines' capacity issues.
Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola was denied an aisle chair on a KLM flight, leading to humiliation. This incident highlights widespread issues faced by disabled air travellers, including lack of assistance, damaged wheelchairs, and discriminatory treatment, despite regulations and advocacy efforts.
Southwest Airlines chartered a ship to transport 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Texas to California in May, utilizing a Jones Act waiver, due to high prices and supply concerns. The move highlights the volatility in fuel markets, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and impacting airline expenses.
American Airlines lowered its 2026 earnings outlook, citing increased fuel costs that fares aren't fully offsetting, leading to an 8% share drop. The carrier also forecast a wider adjusted loss for the current quarter and revised its 2024 earnings guidance downward.
Un Boeing 737 Max 8 della Lot Polish Airlines, partito da Palma di Maiorca e diretto a Varsavia, ha effettuato un atterraggio d'emergenza all'aeroporto di Malpensa nella notte a causa di un malore del comandante. L'aereo è atterrato regolarmente e non ci sono state conseguenze per i passeggeri.
