• Airline ticketing system repeatedly confuses 101-year-old passenger for a baby

    The lady in question, named only as Patricia, was born in 1922, something that appears to confuse American Airlines' system. Apparently unable to recognize this year, it continuously defaults her date of birth to 2022.Read Entire Article

    • Quartz

    Boeing's whistleblower, American Airlines pilots' warning, and the best airports on Earth: Airlines news round

    The American Airlines pilots’ union is really concerned about a pattern of “problematic” things it has noticed happening at airports, suggesting that United Airlines soon might not be the only carrier having safety problems. A Boeing whistleblower continues to beat his drum about alleged defects with the 787 and 777 planes. And Boeing’s Wisk division is maybe taking its flying autonomous taxis to Asia by the end of the decade. Take a moment to catch up on what’s been happening in the world of...

  • Should budget airlines have loyalty schemes?

    The Man Who Pays His Way: Are low fares enough to keep you flying frequently with a single airline?

    • GQ

    How to Navigate a Half-Sober Relationship

    Jenifer Levy, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in addiction issues, compares abstaining to “developing a new identity.” It is, she says, “a new way of being in the world. A new way of being with yourself and with others.” In many cases, this transformation introduces changes to one’s romantic relationships. This can take endless forms, but one common situation is a partner who decides to get sober and stay in a relationship with someone who hasn’t made that choice. This can be a source of...

  • Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Afghanistan

    Turkish Airlines announced that it will resume its flights to Afghanistan starting from May 21 of this year. Anadolu Agency of Turkey reported on Tuesday, April 30th, the commencement of the airline’s flights to Afghanistan. According to reports, Turkish Airlines will operate flights between Kabul and Istanbul and vice versa four times a week on […]

  • How to reprice a JetBlue flight when the fare decreases

    It’s always hard to predict the best time to purchase your flight. You want to get the best fare, but you also don’t want to hold out too long and slowly watch the fare rise in price. Without a crystal ball, there is no way of knowing for sure how low the fares will go …

  • Navigating the Finances of Fertility Choices and Adoption

    Before embarking on the journey to parenthood, knowing what to expect financially for the different options is a good starting point.

  • Nikkolas Smith Navigates ‘Artivism’ And Commerce

    Nikkolas Smith finds a way to bring together personal expression, joy, and activism while finding commercial success in the process.

  • Navigating the Masquerade: Recognizing and Combating Impersonation Attacks

    With all great power, there comes an equal potential for misuse. Among the sophisticated arsenal of threat actors, impersonation attacks have surged to the forefront, which questions our sense of trust.

  • EU Commission launches action against airline "greenwashing"

    The European Commission and EU consumers authorities have written to 20 airlines operating in the EU asking them to address “several types” of “misleading green claims” made to appeal to consumers, and giving them 30 days to say how they will bring their practices in line with EU law. The action was triggered by a complaint brought by European consumer organisation BEUC and its member groups against climate-related flight compensation schemes. It also comes just a few weeks after judges

  • MRO: Assessing African Airlines’ Maintenance Paradox

    Potential Africa has the greatest potential for growth in the aviation industry of all regions. While the country’s commitment to supporting safe, secure and sustainable air transport across Africa remains unchanged, accelerating the advancement of aviation across the continent is imperative. MRO Africa convened in Addis Ababa by the Chief Executive Officer of African Aviation

  • Bonza suspends flights, airline's future in doubt

    Budget airline Bonza has unexpectedly cancelled flights amid talks about the future viability of the company. Chief executive Tim Jordan says flights have been temporarily suspended. “Discussions are currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business,” Mr Jordan said on Tuesday. “We apologise to our customers who are impacted by this and we’re working […]