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Who are Scattered Spider? Hacking group are now targeting airline industry
The FBI has issued a new advisory warning that Scattered Spider is now thought to be targeting the airline industry. The agency stated in an urgent warning released online over the weekend that the mysterious gang, who have been connected to data…
Qantas data breach to impact 6 million airline customers - BBC News
Qantas is contacting customers after a cyber attack targeted their third-party customer service platform. On 30 June, the Australian airline detected 'unusual activity' on a platform used by its contact centre to store the data of six million…
Carry-on Luggage Sizes, Weight Limits and Fees by Airline
Similar to checked bag size restrictions, carry-on luggage comes with its own set of rules, too. These restrictions include the dimensions of your carry-on bag and personal item, and in some cases, even the weight. Typically, a carry-on bag should…
FBI issues US airline warning: What to know
news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The FBI has issued a warning to the airline sector about the growing threat…
Sweden Invented Flight Shaming. Now It Wants Airlines to Return
Six years after enforcing a tax on air travel, Sweden is reversing course as the government seeks to revive the country's ailing commercial aviation industry. The government will scrap a levy of as much 517 kronor ($54) for flights, depending on…
FBI Warns That Casino Hackers Are Now Targeting Airlines - AVweb
According to the FBI, several airlines have been the subject of security breaches from a cybercrime organization known as “Scattered Spider.” Multiple news outlets, including The Hill, are reporting the FBI's alert issued last week.
The FBI has issued a warning to airlines over hacking concerns-here's what to know
Flyers have many concerns entering this vacation season, from problems with airplanes to staffing shortages and more. Now, it looks like travelers might need to worry about something else: security vulnerabilities. On June 28th, the FBI released a…
Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief
A mom flying with her family was able to 'successfully' swindle an entire row of seats for her group as others weighed in on the move. Posting in the 'r/unitedairlines' forum on Reddit and using the title 'Seat Shenanigans - advanced tactics,' a…
Spirit Airlines is celebrating July 4th with flights as low as $49
News The sale is on for five days only, so act fast to snag a deal Written by Gerrish Lopez Time Out Contributor, US This Independence Day, Spirit Airlines is celebrating American history and affordable travel with a five-day flash sale that…
Japan Airlines Flight Plummets Mid-Air, Passengers Write Goodbye Notes
The friendly skies have been downright terrifying lately -- and the latest scare saw passengers on a Japan Airlines flight writing goodbye notes as a sudden mechanical issue sent the plane into a steep, panic-inducing descent. Catch this…
Spring Airlines Boeing 737 Plunge Sparks Fresh Safety Fears After Osaka Landing
On 1 July, a Spring Airlines Boeing 737-800 flying from Shanghai Pudong to Tokyo Narita was forced to make an emergency landing at Osaka's Kansai International Airport after a sudden cabin depressurisation. The aircraft dropped nearly 26,000 feet…
Project Falcon: Queensland regional airline puts itself up for sale
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Airlines Welcome the End of Sweden's Aviation Climate Tax
Sweden's government has abolished its air travel tax, rolling back a six-year-old levy that charged airlines up to $54 per passenger per flight, depending on the distance. At the time of its introduction, the Swedish government said the purpose of…
Chinese Outbound Travel, Travel Innovations, Agentic AI and Airlines: Ask Skift's Most Popular Questions
Here are three of the most common questions our answer engine Ask Skift 2.0 has fielded recently and a brief summary of the responses it gave. A growing percentage of Chinese travelers are going abroad for the first time. China Trading Desk's…
Supreme Court declines to hear airline's appeal | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear American Airlines Group Inc.'s appeal of a lower court ruling that its partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp. violated federal antitrust laws by eliminating competition between the carriers and limiting…
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