In February 2018, airlines worldwide noticed paint peeling on Boeing 787 wings and horizontal stabilizer surfaces. As a result, Boeing has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to approve its plan to address the problem. Peeling paint A problem with the Dreamliner aircraft’s paint caused ultraviolet radiation exposure to cause the paint to peel. On Monday, … Read more
British Airways believes that this technology is the future of travel. The company’s trial of biometric technology is designed to make international airports more efficient for both customers and airlines, with quicker checks as well as fewer lines. Biometric boarding on international flights British Airways is the first airline in the United Kingdom to experiment … Read more
A group of American Airlines flight attendants have walked off the job at Dallas Fort-Worth international airport. Flight attendants are demanding a better contract, better working conditions, and improved pay. Informational picketing Just a few weeks before one of the busiest holidays of the year, more than 100 flight attendants at DFW joined 11 other … Read more
United Airlines is removing specific, discounted seats on its fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft due to regulations at the destination. This is a page on the airline’s website that shows what the available seats look like by row, passenger type, and price tier. What causes the issue? As part of a memo, the FAA outlined … Read more
With Asia-Pacific air travel well and truly alive again, Thai Airways is having a tough time finding new routes. The airline is adding more services so it needs increased capacity, but the financial restraints of its reorganization plan make that a difficult task. (Thai) Airways is emerging from a period of financial administration, and it’s … Read more