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13/10/2020

Congrats to all of this year's winners!

For the ninth straight year, FlyerTalk has cast ballots to determine the community's favorite travel affinity programs FlyertTalkers are the most rewarded group in the history of these programs, and the FlyerTalk forums are a community of over three quarters of a million business and leisure travele...

29/05/2020

Last week's plane crash continues to be investigated. https://bit.ly/2Ma2iLt

Last week, on May 22, a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed with 100 people on board. In total, 97 bodies were pulled from the rubble in Karachi, Pakistan where the crash occurred. Two passengers survived.

29/05/2020

Starting July 1, plans to fly to cities in 25 countries https://bit.ly/3deCWIp

With the slow re-opening of many European countries, Ryanair has announced that beginning July 1, it will begin operating 1000 flights out of 19 UK airports. This equates to about 40% of the airline's regular flight schedule. Furthermore, as operations ramp up, the company will implement new social....

29/05/2020

United's COO Talks Boarding from the Rear and More Upcoming Changes https://bit.ly/2McAFl2

WebMD recently sat down with United Airlines' Chief Communications officer John Earnst about the upcoming changes due to the coronavirus. Here's what we learned so far:

28/05/2020

We could all use a little extra encouragement today!

From the FlyerTalk Photos To Make You Smile forum.

28/05/2020

Despite not having clearance from the FAA, Boeing has resumed production of https://bit.ly/3eqCua4

The plane involved in two fatal crashes is starting back up production.

28/05/2020

The German airline Lufthansa has been granted €9 billion ($9.8 billion) in aid in order to help keep it operational in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. https://bit.ly/2B3jOP8

Germany has approved a €9 billion ($9.8 billion) aid package for its national carrier. It is hoped that the move will help Lufthansa survive the coronavirus pandemic and save more than 100,000 jobs. This aid, however, may be subject to stringent conditions, including limitations on executive pay.

27/05/2020

A roundup of the largest aircrafts. https://bit.ly/36AEREs

In the 1980s, the Soviet Union produced the gigantic Antonov An-225. For over 30 years, the massive jet has held the title of the largest aircraft in the world in terms of weight and length, with the Stratolaunch beating it out in terms of wingspan. While no jets to date have beaten the record-setti...

27/05/2020

Behind the scenes of a FlyerTalk favorite! https://bit.ly/2M441C2

‘Leslie Nielsen had this machine that made fart noises. He’d let rip while you were filming dialogue with him’

27/05/2020

We checked in on , Southwest's seriously friendly skycap. https://bit.ly/3gnardv

Over the last 26 years, Skycap Herb Watts, nicknamed “Herb on the Curb,” has been a famously friendly skycap. In his second year on the job, Southwest presented him with the Southwest Airlines' President's Award in customer service and job excellence. On May 7, 2020, the San Antonio-Express News...

26/05/2020

will begin booking domestic flights on May 25th. https://bit.ly/3go3Sal

Air India has announced that it will begin booking domestic flights on May 25th. They will operate a total of 8428 flights each week starting from that date, for three months, through June 30.

26/05/2020

Are these carriers taking advantage of a pandemic or fighting to survive? https://bit.ly/2XCsRhU

Labor groups representing staff across the British airline and aviation industry have said that they believe that companies are using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to cut employees. The head of one labor body called the cuts “opportunistic”, but those within the industry have defended th...

26/05/2020

This is one seriously expensive joyride. https://bit.ly/2X1XdLl

Earlier this week, 21-year-0ld Parth Patel, 21, was arrested in Waterbury for enjoying a joyride in his 4-wheel-drive vehicle on Sunday.

22/05/2020

An unnamed NFL player has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that United Airlines Failed to Properly respond to his complaints of sexual harassment. https://bit.ly/3bUJbiT

An unnamed NFL player has filed a lawsuit in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that United Airlines Failed to Properly respond to his complaints of sexual harassment.

22/05/2020

When an unlicensed pilot stole a plane, it didn't exactly go as planned 🤦‍♂️ https://bit.ly/2ZsGpyY

An unlicensed pilot managed to walk without injuries, but in handcuffs, after crash landing an allegedly stolen small airplane at the Fullerton Municipal Airport on Wednesday, authorities said. The…

22/05/2020

Looking to restore passenger confidence, JetBlueand United are taking steps to amp up their health measures. https://bit.ly/3bOwExy

Recently, some airlines have come under fire for packed flights during the pandemic. The backlash has prompted carriers JetBlue and United to amp up their health measures to restore passenger confidence, and Airlines for America (A4A) has released its new “Fly Healthy, Fly Smart” initiative to p...

21/05/2020

On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines said customers are making more bookings than cancelations for June https://bit.ly/2TsdHdI

For months, the coronavirus has rocked the airline industry. Empty planes and canceled reservations have led to billions in lost revenue; however, some airlines are reporting an uptick in travel demand as summer approaches.

21/05/2020

This stowaway was just looking to catch a ride https://bit.ly/2WOzG0v

Then, one of those bears gets a little curious about your plane.

21/05/2020

Traveling with soon? It might look something like this. https://bit.ly/2zgAfHi

20/05/2020

It's always a good idea to do a look-over after packing to make sure you didn't forget anything or, in this woman's case, pack something not carry-on friendly https://bit.ly/2ziXbpk

As we all get back to hitting the road, it will take some time to get used to things: like taking your gun out of your bag before you go to the airport. A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania woman was arrested last week when the TSA discovered a handgun in her carry-on at Pittsburgh International Airport.

20/05/2020

One Harvard professor says that flying poses no additional threat to your chance of catching -19. https://bit.ly/2zXyX4g

A metal tube, packed with people with no windows that open and a shared bathroom. What could go wrong?

20/05/2020

For the first time in 20 years, the agency will not be issuing a travel forecast.

Do you plan to travel Memorial Day weekend? https://bit.ly/36h6e6k

The latest of the unprecedented, coronavirus-related travel changes is coming to us from AAA. For the first time in 20 years, the agency will not be issuing a travel forecast.

19/05/2020

's growth was quickly stunted by the pandemic, with passenger numbers dropping by 50% https://bit.ly/2WIioC5

Budget airline Ryanair published its full-year profit report on Monday. The statement revealed that the carrier’s profits were up 13 percent on the previous year’s takings to €1,002m ($1,094m). However, Ryanair said that its 2021 results may see passenger figures nearly halved to just 80 milli...

19/05/2020

While our parked cars might be saving us money, the same can not be said for airlines. https://cnet.co/36eeELK

Large numbers of commercial airplanes are parked at airports around the world now, and these multimillion-dollar machines need constant attention.

19/05/2020

A quick reminder that these airlines are https://bit.ly/3bL6J9Z

We've gotten in touch with almost every major airline in our series of FlyerTalk articles. Check out these titles to find out who's extending status and who's not:

18/05/2020

How to make sure you're covered in case of a COVID-19-related travel incident. https://bit.ly/2TjoQNN

As we all prepare to get back on the road, travel insurance provider InsureMyTrip has developed a coverage checklist to help travelers make sure that they are covered in case of a COVID-19-related travel incident.

18/05/2020

FedEx pilot has been sentenced to four weeks in jail for leaving his room for three hours during quarantine to buy masks and a thermometer. https://bit.ly/2ZeXBHT

FedEx pilot Brian Dugan Yeargan, 44, of Alaska, has been sentenced to four weeks in jail for leaving his room for three hours during quarantine to buy masks and a thermometer. The pilot admitted to poor judgment in breaking his quarantine during his trial.

18/05/2020

“There was really no scientific advice to inform the latest announcement." https://bit.ly/2X0NeEQ

Last Sunday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to enforce a 14-day quarantine for inbound passengers. Meant to halt imported cases of coronavirus, it was to be implemented at the end of May. However, an unnamed adviser has said that there’s “no scientific advice” behind the quaran...

15/05/2020

This airline is back up and running, but is it too soon? https://bit.ly/3fLbjIq

Emirates is ready to fly again. The Dubai-based airline will resume flying passengers to nine destinations on May 21, including one city in the United States.

15/05/2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has sent the nation’s first rule on airplane greenhouse gas emissions to the White House for approval. https://bit.ly/2Z6nXvN

The U.S. EPA has sent the nation’s first rule on airplane greenhouse gas emissions to the White House for approval.