Grainy video raises more questions about security at Cleveland airport

The most recent case went unnoticed for close to two hours. We’ve learned, in the latest case, no camera was even facing the part of the fence where the driver went through. “We’re not running a dog park. You’re running an international airport. You have to have the maximum security. Airport security and all the issues we’re dealing with, you would think you would have the most sophisticated system,” Polensek said. (fox8.com) עוד...

United Nations Antonov An-72 Crashes In Mali

A United Nations Antonov An-72 has crashed on arrival in Mali. Initial reports suggest that there were only a few injuries and no fatalities. It is unclear exactly what caused the incident, but it appears that the plane landed during or after a rainstorm. (simpleflying.com) עוד...

FAA Proposes Final Corrective Actions for The Boeing 737 MAX

The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Its purpose is to supersede the previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) applying to Boeing 737 MAX airplanes. (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

Delta Turns Flight Around After Multiple Passengers Refuse to Wear Masks

Details are emerging over why a Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta was turned around and returned to Detroit on Thursday, and once again face masks are the issue. According to reports, two passengers refused to wear face masks during the flight – a mandate for virtually every airline – and the plane returned to Detroit Metro Airport in suburban Romulus. A Delta spokesperson told the MLive.com media outlet that the flight was delayed because the passengers “were non-compliant with crew… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Airline Food For Sale. No Plane Ticket Required

Miss international travel? Why not recreate the experience in the comfort of your own home with some airplane food? (www.npr.org) עוד...

Passenger In Virginia Refused To Don Mask, Delaying American Airlines Flight

American Airlines says a flight out of Virginia was delayed after a passenger refused to comply with its policy requiring a face mask. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the incident occurred Sunday morning at Richmond International Airport. The airline said the plane returned to the gate. And the passenger ultimately exited the plane. The flight then departed for North Carolina’s Charlotte Douglas International Airport without further issues. (baltimore.cbslocal.com) עוד...

British Airways Resumes Flights to Holiday Destinations in Europe and Caribbean

British Airways’ August schedule sees return to more destinations in Europe, Asia, Caribbean and Africa. (kokpitherald.com) עוד...

Delta Has Placed over 100 People on No-fly List for Refusing to Wear a Mask, CEO Says

Delta has already placed more than 100 people on a no-fly list for refusing to wear a mask, the carrier’s CEO Ed Bastian said earlier this week, in an effort to crack down on its mask policy. “We’ve been... steadily and rather aggressively stepping up our enforcement of the mask policy,” Bastian said in an interview on the TODAY show this week. “You cannot board a Delta plane unless you have a mask on. If you board the plane and you insist on not wearing your mask, we will insist that you don’t… (www.travelandleisure.com) עוד...

Ireland to Introduce COVID-19 Testing at Airports

The Irish government is to introduce COVID-19 testing at airports. The measure is a response to the rise in cases in other countries. (www.youtube.com) עוד...

TAP Air Portugal Restarts Munich to Lisbon

Just in time for a summer vacation in Bavaria; Portuguese airline TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has announced it will restart flights from Munich to the capital, Lisbon. (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

Virgin Galactic, Rolls-Royce Unveil Mach 3 Aircraft Design

Virgin Galactic has announced today the first phase of the design of the high-speed Mach 3 aircraft. Rolls-Royce will participate in the project. (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

Virgin Galactic reveals plans for supersonic aircraft

Virgin Galactic announced that they would be collaborating with Rolls-Royce in designing and building Mach 3, a supersonic commercial aircraft. The aircraft is set to be an innovative delta-wing with a capacity to carry between nine to 19 people and at an altitude of 60,000 feet and above. Virgin Galactic’s statement reads that the design aims to utilize “state-of-the-art sustainable aviation fuel.” (www.aerotime.aero) עוד...

Southwest reduces aircraft cleaning between flights, focusing on tray tables over seat belts

Southwest Airlines cut back on its cleaning procedures as the Dallas-based airline returns to standard turnaround times. According to a Southwest memo to flight attendants obtained by USA TODAY, starting Aug. 1, the between-flight cleaning focused on high-touch areas such as the lavatories and tray tables, which are disinfected before each takeoff (top, bottom and latch of each table). "These are the most important areas to clean between each flight as they are prone to contamination from… (www.usatoday.com) עוד...

easyJet plans restructure in Q3 announcement

European low-cost carrier easyJet (U2) has today released a statement for its Q3 report. It also announced an increase in the number of flights. The airline looks to continue to cope with the growing demand for travel from holidaymakers. (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

1 dead, 3 escape after helicopter crashes into Tennessee River in Knoxville, authorities say

Helicopter crash into Tennessee River evening on 8/3/2020. (www.knoxnews.com) עוד...

Panama begins phased reopening of Tocumen International Airport

Through an executive decree signed by Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo on July 31, Panama has taken its first step towards reopening the Tocumen International Airport, a major hub for connectivity throughout Latin America. According to Decree No.300, the interconnection of international commercial aviation, transit operations and the entry and exit of national citizens or residents with biosecurity measures and protocols established by health authorities are permitted. (guyanaaviation.com) עוד...

KLM receives passengers again in VIP lounges in Amsterdam

Space counts with special marked tickets and expansion of services; airline was the only major European airline to keep its lounge open... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) עוד...

Etihad Airways Introduces MicrobeBARRIER Face Protection for Premium Passengers

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched innovative new protective wear for First and Business class guests. (kokpitherald.com) עוד...

Lufthansa Adds Five Summer Destinations

Boosting the late Summer season, Lufthansa (LH) has announced that it will operate five further European destinations. The services are set to begin in September and October. (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

Two U.S. Airlines Announced They Will No Longer Accept Medical Exemptions for Face Masks

For the majority of the businesses requiring customers to wear face masks, they ofter an exemption to those with certain medical conditions. (They also exempt those under the age of 2, per the recommendation of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.) However, a couple of major U.S. airlines have just reversed their policies on their mask mandates. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both decided that they will no longer allow medical exemptions as a reason not to wear a face mask. (www.yahoo.com) עוד...

SpiceJet Gears Up for UK Operations

In recent news, SpiceJet (SG) has now secured slots at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to operate flights to the United Kingdom (UK). (airwaysmag.com) עוד...

Alaska Airlines quietly cuts inflight entertainment tablets Zach Griff

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, airlines are doing everything they can to reassure customers that it’s safe to travel. All major U.S. carriers are requiring passengers to wear masks, most have stepped up cleaning procedures and some are blocking the middle seat. And when it comes to the inflight experience, almost every carrier has made adjustments to minimize crew and passenger interactions. Boarding processes have been modified, food and beverage service has been cut to a bare minimum… (thepointsguy.com) עוד...