United Lays on More Flights For Chicago Bears Fans
United Airlines has added bigger planes, new flights and adjusted departure times to help Chicago Bears fans get home quickly after games.
Incident
United Airlines 777 Returns to San Francisco With Battery Problem
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
United Airlines flight UA1273, a Boeing 777-200 operating a service to Kahului, Maui made a return to San Francisco with a technical problem on 6 August.
Airline
Aeromexico Sees Mixed Results in July 2024
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Aeromexico reported a slight uptick in passenger numbers for July, with stronger returns in the international market against a weaker domestic performance.
Emergency
Delta Flight DL237 Keflavik-Detroit Declares Emergency
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
A Delta Air Lines flight inbound from Keflavík declared an emergency whilst on approach to Detroit on 7 August 2024. Delta Air Lines flight DL237, a Boeing 757-200 operating a long haul service from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) declared an emergency whilst in the descent to the destination. The flight had commenced its descent in
Airline
Air Canada Shows a Strong Performance in Q2 2024
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Air Canada has released its second quarter 2024 financial results, showing strong performance and strategic growth for the airline. The airline’s obvious focus on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency has yielded impressive results, positioning it well in the competitive airline industry. Q2 Revenues and Performance Air Canada reported operating revenues of over $5.5 billion for
Incident
Horizon Airlines ERJ-175 Diverts to Portland Due to Hydraulic Problems
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
A Horizon Airlines Embraer ERJ-175 operating from Seattle, WA to Redmond, OR made a diversion to Portland due to a hydraulic problem on 5 August 2024. Horizon Airlines was operating the flight AS2020 from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on behalf of Alaska Airlines. Horizon Airlines AS2020 Seattle-Redmond Whilst still in the climb after departure
Incident
Los Angeles-Bound Air France A350 Returns to Papeete: Smell of Smoke
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
An Air France Airbus A350-900 operating from Papeete, French Polynesia to Los Angeles made the precautionary return when crew reported the smell of smoke on board on 5 August 2024. Air France flight AF29, an Airbus A350-900 bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), reported the issue whilst outbound in the cruise over the Pacific
Airline
Air Canada Joins Elevate Aviation to Inspire Women in Aviation
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
In a recent initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry, Air Canada proudly participated in the Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) week, organized by Elevate Aviation in Edmonton, Alberta. This event marked a significant step towards introducing women to various career opportunities within the aviation sector. It held a particular focus on the
Incident
Southwest Flight Chicago-Miami: Cell Phone Battery Emits Smoke
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
A Southwest flight operating from Chicago to Miami diverted to Palm Beach International Airport after a cell phone on the flightdeck emitted smoke on 4 August.
Incident
Qatar Airways Cargo 777F Atlanta-Frankfurt: Unsecured Cargo Pallet
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
A Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777-200 freighter operating scheduled service between Atlanta, Georgia and Frankfurt, Germany departed with an unsecured cargo pallet on board on 28 July 2024. Qatar Airways flight QR8146 was being operated by a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777-200 freighter from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Qatar Airways QR8146 Atlanta-Frankfurt The