United Airlines canceled 90 flights on Saturday and 180 on Sunday after grounding its B737-9 planes in compliance with the FAA’s Emergency Airworthiness Directive on the Boeing 737-9. United has 79 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This EAD resulted from an incident on an Alaska Airlines aircraft with an in-flight…
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced abrupt decompression caused by the loss of a cabin exit door. Minutes after taking off from Portland on January 5th, an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX experienced a mid-cabin exit door assembly separation. The aircraft, registered as N704AL, was en route from Portland (PDX) to Ontario,…
During the festive season, many people travel, and SWISS has seen a boost in the number of passengers. The airline happily reports that it served 546,961 travelers during this time. Despite challenges like bad weather and staff absences, SWISS flights were almost 99% as scheduled. From December 22, 2023, to…
As Veganuary gains global attention, Emirates has reported a remarkable 40% increase in customer requests for plant-based meals. In response, Emirates plans to unveil a variety of new vegan dishes both onboard and in lounges in 2024, expanding its existing collection of over 300 carefully crafted plant-based recipes. Emirates Vegan…
Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer lifestyle loyalty program has announced a partnership with AEG Presents Asia for Ed Sheeran tickets. It grants KrisFlyer members exclusive priority access to an intimate, one-night-only performance in Singapore. This special event, “An Evening with Ed Sheeran,” will feature the world-famous musician in a unique setting at…
In December, Finnair saw a 5.4% increase in passengers compared to December 2022, carrying 878,200 travelers. This also marked an 8.2% rise from November 2023, although it’s important to note that month-on-month comparisons may be impacted by the variance in the number of days. Finnair Passenger Traffic Trends The positive…
Norwegian has published its passenger traffic report for December 2023. The airline transported over 1.3 million passengers in December, achieving an 83.6% load factor — a six percentage point surge from December 2022. Throughout 2023, their passenger count was over 20 million, marking a 16% rise from the previous year.…
Ryanair has reported a 9% growth in passenger numbers for December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022. The airline has also issued a formal statement as OTAs remove Ryanair flights in the month of December. The airline served 12.54 million passengers during the month. It maintained an average…
Korean Air has unveiled a groundbreaking inflight safety video featuring virtual human flight attendants. This innovative concept aims to connect with their diverse customer base and enhance passenger engagement. The video showcases Rina, a virtual human flight attendant, and the virtual girl group MAVE. They provide safety instructions in a…
Spafax adds BBC Maestro’s educational classes, taught by stars including Brian Cox, Billy Connolly, and Marco Pierre White, to its inflight content portfolio. Spafax, a leader in inflight entertainment, has announced a new collaboration with BBC Maestro. Starting in January, Spafax will offer client airlines, including British Airways, the opportunity…
