A seat and a bed onbaord a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet on display during the Singapore Airshow in Singapore, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Planes, trains and snowmobiles comprised the transportation portfolio that Bombardier was riding as the 21st century unfolded. But the Montreal-based company also was carrying … Read more
Just over five years ago, 346 people were killed in two plane crashes that happened five months apart in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Both were Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. Then in January 2024, a near catastrophe occurred when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane at 16,000 feet, shortly after it took off from … Read more
Qantas has responded to a disgruntled customer who slammed the airline over its handling of his lost AirPods. David lost his AirPods earlier this year, when he was transferring to the international terminal at Sydney Airport. “(The AirPods) must have slipped out of my pocket when I sat down at the transfer section in T3,” … Read more
A woman who was pulled off a US airline flight for apparently not wearing a bra has demanded the airline change its policy. Lisa Archbold said she showed up to board her Delta Air Lines flight at Salt Lake City Airport, in Utah, in January, dressed comfortably in a loose, white shirt and pants. But … Read more
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If you have ever scrambled to find your gate number or forgot what carousel your suitcases are on, you know that figuring out flight or baggage claim information can be annoying or tedious at best. But there’s an easy way to get real-time updates about your flight right from your phone ― no ticket or … Read more
A new bill has been introduced into the Senate, arguing that airlines should pay customers for cancellations and delays. The Airline Passenger Protections (Pay on Delay) Private Senators Bill was introduced by Coalition senators Bridget McKenzie and Dean Smith earlier this year and is currently being debated. “Australians deserve an aviation industry where planes take-off … Read more
A Qantas customer has slammed the meal they were served on a flight, with others labelling it ”unrecognisable” and “concerning”. The customer shared a photo of the meal on social media, featuring an unappetising serving of what appears to be shepherd’s pie and some green beans. In the caption, the customer accidentally called it “the … Read more
Turkish Airlines touched down in Australia for the first time this month and there’s a multitude of reasons why you should consider them for your next trip. With their foray into Australia, Turkish Airlines now flies into a staggering 130 countries, which is over 30 more than the next biggest carrier. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
An investigation has been launched into what caused a plane flying from Sydney to Santiago via Auckland to suddenly “drop”. About 12 passengers were taken to hospital when the plane landed, after a technical issue on LATAM Airlines flight LA800 caused a sudden drop in altitude. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Passengers describe moment plane suddenly … Read more
