Vistara cuts flights by roughly 10% to address pilot dissatisfaction
The Indian air carrier Vistara is reducing its capacity by roughly 10%, resulting in the removal of up…
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Spirit Airlines flight attendants hospitalized due to fumes exposure in aircraft
Three Spirit Airlines flight attendants were taken to hospital after they were exposed to fumes while carrying out…
Frontier Airlines to make allowances for pregnant and breastfeeding pilots
Frontier Airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by female pilots who accused the carrier of discriminatory behavior towards…
British Airways operates first flight with all-black crew
A British Airways flight was operated by an all-black crew for the first time in the airline’s historyThe…
Can pilots get speeding tickets for flying too fast?
A ticket for speeding while driving a car is a black mark and can lead to all sorts…
Six months detention: Canadian flight crew still detained in Dominican Republic
Receiving death threats from narco criminals, extortion from inmates, and living in “inhumane and humiliating” conditions, this is…
Canadian flight crew detained after drug seizure in Dominican Republic
Two pilots and three crew members of Canadian charter carrier Pivot Airlines have been detained in the Dominican…
Eurowings to hire 750 new cabin crew and pilots in 2022
German low-cost carrier Eurowings proceeds with its operational growth plan and is preparing for a strong travel season…
Hong Kong COVID-19 restrictions prompt FedEx, Cathay crew rethink
Hong Kong’s tough COVID-19 restrictions are forcing major global companies FedEx and Cathay Pacific to rethink their crewing…
What makes in-flight service from Asian carriers so efficient?
If we are to believe the recent international travel news, then it looks like more exciting things are…
Emirates eyes workforce expansion, plans to hire 6,000 additional staff
Emirates has announced that it will recruit more than 6,000 new employees over the upcoming six months to…
Aeroflot suspends six unvaccinated pilots – Updated with Aeroflot answer
Aeroflot suspended at least six pilots after they refused to take COVID-19 shots. Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot suspended six flight…
Afghan diversions push Air India crew beyond duty limits
The sudden closure of airspace over Afghanistan on August 16, 2021, compelled two Air India flights to divert…
United Airlines to loosen strict crew appearance standards
United Airlines plans to reorganize the appearance standards for its employees, including cabin crew, pilots, and gate agents. The…
American Airlines calls back thousands of cabin crew
While noticing recovery signs in passenger demand for the holiday travel season during summer 2021, American Airlines (A1G)…
Pseudo air traffic controller arrested after faking radio orders to aircraft
A man was arrested in Berlin, Germany, due to allegations regarding multiple radio contacts with passenger and cargo…
Emirates offers pilots 1-year unpaid leave & partly covered costs
Dubai-based air carrier Emirates came to the company’s pilots with an unpleasant offer. The airline asked its pilots…