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The Delta Airlines - Starlink Feud
There was a time not that long ago when using the internet on a flight was a real pain. You had to pay extra for the service and then make your way through some kind of portal in order to get sometimes spotty access. That all changed in 2023 when…
SFO's second-largest airline, Alaska, abandons the budget traveler
RENTON, Wash. — Alaska Airlines is betting big on the travelers of tomorrow who are willing to spend a lot more for an experience steeped in luxury. But its strategy comes at the expense of another category: budget travelers. The airline…
American Airlines Stock Is In The Best Of Times, Worst Of Times (NASDAQ:AAL)
American Airlines saw strong revenue growth in the second quarter in line with industry trends. AAL's pivot to premium services and capacity expansion is offset by 16.5% unit cost growth versus just over 10% unit revenue growth in Q2 2026. Jet fuel…
Mumbai airport, airlines clash over Navi Mumbai shift
A dispute is brewing between Adani-run Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL) and airlines over a proposed operational reshuffle during the phased redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1). The plan involves moving domestic traffic from T1 to Terminal 2…
Royal Air Maroc denies Flydubai co-pilot ever worked for airline
Last Updated: October 4, 2026 | 03:38 PM RABAT — Royal Air Maroc on Saturday denied claims that the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting a “terrorist act” aboard flight FZ1073 had previously worked for the Moroccan airline.
Iran's terrifying new terror tactic may be turning airline pilots into 9/11-style attackers, former IDF colonel warns: 'The new suicide bombers'
The hijacking of the Dubai airliner carrying Israeli passengers might be the beginning of a horrifying new terrorist tactic of recruiting and radicalizing real pilots to do 9/11-style attacks, a former IDF colonel and veteran intelligence officer…
Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises
Eliran Almog, a former Israeli helicopter pilot turned aviation cybersecurity firm CEO, explained just how 'crazy' it was that the near-hijacked FlyDubai flight 1073 managed to land safely after a violent midair attack. 'You can't imagine being in…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
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EasyJet cancels Manchester Airport flights amid cabin crew strike
EasyJet has announced the cancellation of two return flights between Manchester Airport and Portugal in the coming days due to industrial action. The airline's Portugal-based cabin crew are planning to strike from 2 October to 6 October, causing…
My Greek holiday became a total nightmare at airport - flying on a Sunday was big mistake
Passengers faced a desperate scramble to reach their gates as a holiday hub hit breaking point Having travelled through Preveza Aktion Airport over the past two years with ease, I thought I knew what to expect from my flight home to the UK last…
Gov't, security bodies deflect responsibility after flydubai hijacking attempt
Israeli authorities are examining whether pilots with dual citizenship, including citizenship in Iran, Syria, or Iraq, have landed at Ben-Gurion Airport in recent years, as scrutiny grows over the alleged attempt by an Omani flydubai pilot to crash…
Al Qaeda calls for attacks on US and Israeli flights after 'attempted hijack
Al-Qaeda has issued a call for Israeli and US nationals on aircraft to be targeted, while praising the alleged attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight on September 30. Co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, 29, who is accused of trying to crash the plane…
How was Flydubai co-pilot cleared despite being deemed a security risk?
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain with an emergency axe and attempting to seize control of the flight bound for Israel had previously been barred from flying over concerns about alleged “extremist” views, raising…
From a remote Texas base, SpaceX's launch shows Louisiana what to expect. 'See the future.
STARBASE, Texas — Plumes of vapor burst from the launchpad beneath the rocket, then a flame, pale in the early morning light, visible but silent. The rocket rose steadily. A seagull screeched. People yelled: “Whoa!” and…
EasyJet holidays chief tells government 'put your money where your mouth is' on industry support
Oct 3, 202618:22 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie EasyJet holidays chief executive Garry Wilson has called on Andy Burnham's government to “put your money where your mouth is” and back the travel industry through supportive policies. The prime…
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