UK tightens airspace restrictions to keep oligarchs out
Under the new rules, air-traffic controllers have the ability to direct pilots or operators of Russian aircraft–or jets they believe are being used by Russians–not to enter U.K airspace. The new rules also allow officials to detain aircraft they suspect are linked to Russia.
Russian airlines lose another US partner
Alaska Airlines follows American Airlines in cutting ties with Russian airlines S7 and Aeroflot in retaliation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Teen tracking Elon Musk's jet now goes after Russian oligarchs with new Twitter bots
Sweeney, 19, uses legal websites that track aircraft transponders and his own IT and coding skills to make the bots.
Russian airline Aeroflot violated Canadian airspace, officials say
The Canadian government has accused Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot of violating a ban that restricts its flights from traveling through the country's airspace.
Russian airliners still welcome in Canadian airspace despite Ukraine invasion
Canadian officials say the country's skies remain open for Russian airliners to fly through, according to a report.
Europe warns of airspace risks around Ukraine
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency is telling air operators of a high risk to civilian aircraft over Ukraine, reminding air operators that “this is now an active conflict zone.”
Alaska Airlines launches subscription service for West Coast travel
The standard Flight Pass plan, which requires booking at least 14 days before travel, starts at $49 per month. Meanwhile, the Flight Pass Pro plan, which allows same-day booking up to two hours before departure, starts at $199 per month.
Regulators won't let Boeing certify new 787 jets for flight
Federal safety regulators say they will retain power to approve Boeing 787 airliners for flight rather than return that authority to the aircraft maker, which hasn't been able to deliver any new Dreamliner planes since last May because of production flaws.
Frontier is buying Spirit Airlines in $3B deal
Frontier and Spirit Airlines are upping the ante in the competitive world of discount flying with a $3 billion combination.
Delta asks US Attorney General to create national 'no-fly' list for unruly passengers
Delta has already maintained its own no-fly list and wants to have collaboration between all airlines on a national list.
Southwest to bring alcohol back on flights, citing customer demand
Southwest Airlines Co. is bringing back in-flight alcohol sales after holding off for months to tamp down on disruptive passengers.
Frontier Airlines lowers weight limit on checked bags
Frontier's new policy applies to any ticket purchased on or after Jan. 18, 2022 and for travel on or after March 1, 2022, according to the budget carrier.
Winter storm threat leads US airlines to cancel thousands of flights
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Envoy Air, which is American's regional carrier, are leading other U.S.-based airlines in cancelations.
Boeing, Qatar Airways strike deal for 777-8 freighter, 737 Max 10 orders
Monday's announcement covers up to 102 airplanes total with a list price value of approximately $34 billion inclusive of engines.
Winter storm strands JetBlue passengers at JFK Airport: 'Just a nightmare'
Several passengers were stuck at one of JetBlue's largest hubs, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, after winter storms in the Northeast disrupted travel.
Lyft, Delta update app partnership to show flight statuses and air travel info
Lyft and Delta Air Lines are making rides to the airport less stressful with in-app flight status updates that’ll be delivered to customers who have linked Delta SkyMiles accounts.
United opens flight school, airlines find creative solutions as industry faces looming pilot shortage
The airline industry faces a projected shortage of 34,000 pilots globally by 2025, forcing airlines to step up recruitment over the next decade.
TSA screens lowest number of passengers since late April as omicron surges
TSA officers screened just over 1 million passengers at airport checkpoints nationwide on Tuesday, the lowest number since late April as the coronavirus pandemic continues to hinder the industry.
Long-haul carrier Emirates resumes Boeing 777 flights to US
Long-haul carrier Emirates said Thursday it would resume its Boeing 777 flights to the U.S. amid an ongoing dispute over the rollout of new 5G services there.
5G frequency will 'absolutely not' bring airplanes down: Former FCC chairman
Former FCC chairman Ajit Pai debunks rumors that 5G signals will interfere with aviation safety on 'The Claman Countdown.'



















