TAP Air Portugal Launches Direct Flights from Lisbon to Los Angeles
In a further North American network expansion, TAP Air Portugal has introduced a new direct flight route connecting Lisbon to Los Angeles.
Airline
Emergency
American Airlines Flight AA266 Lihue-Los Angeles Declares Emergency
American Airlines flight AA266, an A321neo inbound from Lihue, Hawaii, has declared an emergency, squawking transponder code 7700 while approaching Los Angeles.
Emergency
EL AL 787-9 Tel Aviv-Los Angeles Declares Emergency
EL AL flight LY5, a B787-9 bound for Los Angeles from Tel Aviv, has declared an emergency while enroute over France and is diverting to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
General Aviation
Heart Aerospace Relocates Headquarters to Los Angeles
Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace has moved its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles, California; expanding its US team.
Incident
Lufthansa A380 From Los Angeles Diverts to Boston: iPad Stuck in Seat!
It has emerged that a Lufthansa Airbus A380 operating LH453 Los Angeles-Munich had to divert to Boston due to a stuck Apple iPad. Information has emerged surrounding the incident, which caused the expensive diversion. Without further ado, let’s get into
Airline
The Clubhouse: Virgin Atlantic Debuts New Los Angeles Lounge
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new iconic Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport, the sixth addition to its growing lounge portfolio.
Incident
Volaris A320 Returns to Los Angeles with Engine Problem
Volaris flight N34309, an A320-200 bound for San Salvador, made a precautionary return to Los Angeles after reporting engine problems on 25 March.
Incident
Sydney-Bound Delta A350 Returns to Los Angeles, Reporting Smoke Onboard
A Delta Air Lines flight DL43, an A350-900 bound for Sydney, made a precautionary return to Los Angeles after reporting smoke in the galley on Saturday 22 February.
Airline
Air France Runs Special Flights From Los Angeles for Cannes Film Festival
As a longstanding partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France will operate special flights between Los Angeles and Nice in May 2025.
Airline
Emergency Airlift Brings Shelter Pets to Safety After Los Angeles Wildfires
Greater Good Charities and Southwest Airlines teamed up to airlift over 100 shelter pets from Long Beach, California to Portland, Oregon after the devastating wildfires.