Airline News

American Airlines reservation system glitches, flights grounded

An American Airlines computer system went down on Tuesday which affected travel. All flights were grounded until the issue is fixed.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 1 comment

Second, five-day strike causes Iberia to cancel flights (video)

Madrid - Spanish airline Iberia has canceled 1,370 flights due to a second strike by flight and ground staff, including pilots this time, protesting against job cuts. (Video update).

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 4 comments

Over 1,200 flights grounded in Iberia strike in Spain

Madrid - As protests against austerity measures, budget cuts and evictions continue in Spain on an almost daily basis, now staff from Iberia airline have started a five-day strike, grounding hundreds of flights.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 9 comments

Air Canada posts profits in 2012

Air Canada on Thursday said it posted profits in its fourth quarter and full year last year, a reversal of its performance the previous year.

In the Media by Veronica Silva Cusi - 1 comment

New York's JFK, Newark Airport reopen with limited service

New York - New York City's Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport have reopened with limited flights scheduled, but LaGuardia remains closed. New York airports account for one-quarter of the nation’s daily air traffic.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Vietnamese airline fined for in-flight bikini dance show

Ho Chi Minh City - VietJet Air, a budget Vietnamese airline, was fined for entertaining passengers with a “Hawaiian Dance Performance” featuring beautiful bikini-clad girls and allowing passengers to use video cameras to record the show.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 6 comments

WestJet to use Bombardier planes for regional routes

Calgary-based WestJet airlines has announced the purchase of up to 45 Bombardier's Canadian built Q400 turboprop aircraft.

In the Media by Matt Cianfarani

EU gives US go ahead for airline passenger data snooping

The EU Parliament has approved a controversial bill that will give the U.S. Department of Home Security access to airline passengers' personal information.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 7 comments

Malaysia Airlines pilot charged with importing drugs

Sydney - A Malaysia Airlines (MAS) pilot has been arrested at Sydney airport and charged with the illegal importation of 5kg of methamphetamine in his suitcase

In the Media by Roderick Eime

Woman fakes airline terror threat after being jilted by her lover

A California woman has been charged in connection with an airline terror hoax after calling the airline and implying there was an imminent terror threat.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 3 comments