An IndiGo Airlines (6E) flight executed a standard safety procedure during its landing approach at Bengaluru Airport (BLR), temporarily alarming passengers onboard.
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Air China (CA) will introduce Boeing 747 aircraft on its Beijing to Washington D.C. route beginning March 11, 2025.
Pilots at Allegiant Air (G4), Frontier Airlines (F9), and Spirit Airlines (NK) earn competitive salaries, with senior captains making up to $270,000 annually. However, their pay remains lower than pilots at major carriers like Delta, American, and United. Unions representing pilots at these budget airlines are actively pushing for wage increases to bridge the gap with mainline carriers. Negotiations are ongoing, with proposed pay raises and retention bonuses being key discussion points. Additionally, recent trends in the airline industry, such as post-pandemic travel demand and a shortage of experienced pilots, have intensified these discussions. Pilot Salary Breakdown and Earning Potential…
GOA- The Civilian Aviation Ministry inaugurated a new Air India Express (IX) operated Boeing 737 flight service connecting Kolkata to Goa via Hindon, Delhi on Saturday (March 1, 2025). Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu presided over the launch ceremony at Hindon, highlighting the successful collaboration between civilian and military aviation authorities. Air India Express Hindon Flight Hindon Airport, situated in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, serves as a strategic transportation hub due to its location, dual-use capabilities, and military infrastructure. The facility’s capacity to accommodate various aircraft types positions it as a vital national asset. This new flight route will…
Boeing has completed rework on the final 787 Dreamliner that required repairs for small fuselage gaps.
SEATTLE- Alaska Airlines (AS) flight attendants overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract that delivers substantial improvements in compensation and working conditions. The agreement, ratified by 95% of voting members, secures increased pay, enhanced scheduling flexibility, and expanded benefits for the carrier’s 6,900 flight attendants. Alaska Airlines Attendants Contract The contract introduces boarding pay and includes a ratification bonus, addressing key concerns raised by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), which represents the flight attendants. Scheduling enhancements aim to improve work-life balance, a critical issue in the aviation industry. This agreement represents the eighth successful labor contract Alaska Air Group has…
Delta Air Lines is expanding its African network with new nonstop routes from Atlanta, including its inaugural service to Marrakech, Morocco.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is canceling its nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
KOLKATA- A Qatar Airways (QR) flight bound for Kathmandu carrying Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba was diverted to Kolkata (CCU) on Friday (February 28, 2025) due to adverse weather conditions at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Deuba, 63, was returning from Geneva where she had attended a United Nations meeting. The flight from Doha was unable to land in Kathmandu as visibility decreased significantly following light rain in the Kathmandu Valley Friday morning. Qatar Airways Flight Diverted Airport sources confirmed the diversion was necessary due to deteriorating weather conditions caused by a western low-pressure system affecting the region. “The Qatar…
AMSTERDAM- KLM (KL) has unveiled its summer 2025 schedule, featuring 161 destinations, expanded routes, and increased flight frequencies. The airline will add three new intercontinental destinations while enhancing connectivity within Europe, optimising operations, and introducing additional aircraft. KLM Summer Schedule 2025 KLM (KL) summer schedule runs from March 30 to October 25, 2025, with a 4% increase in seating capacity compared to summer 2024. However, due to aircraft part shortages and pilot availability, intercontinental capacity remains at 90% of pre-pandemic levels. The intercontinental network expands with flights to San Diego (United States), Georgetown (Guyana), and Hyderabad (India). Additionally, Portland (United…