Author: Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad Ranabhat mainly covers breaking news alongside interesting articles. Having written for Sam Chui, Airlive, Travel Radar, Aviation Nepal and others, he aims to write international news alongside breaking news here at Aviationa2z.

WASHINGTON- A passenger has officially petitioned the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to suspend the codeshare agreement between American Airlines (AA) and Qatar Airways (QR). The complaint alleges deceptive and unfair practices by Qatar Airways following a disputed seat selection charge on a codeshare ticket, raising questions about consumer protections in airline partnerships. Background of the Complaint The incident occurred in May 2024 after the passenger booked a Qatar Airways ticket through American Airlines using a combination of AAdvantage miles and cash. According to the DOT filing, the ticket was for the complainant’s child, and they successfully selected seats…

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BOSTON – On Tuesday evening, a JetBlue Airways (B6) passenger opened an emergency door while the aircraft was taxiing at Boston’s Logan Airport, deploying the evacuation slide. The incident occurred on January 7, 2025, on JetBlue Flight 161, which was scheduled to depart for San Juan, Puerto Rico. At approximately 7:25 p.m., the passenger opened the emergency exit over the wing, activating the slide. Despite the action, the passenger remained onboard and was later apprehended by Massachusetts State Police at Terminal C. According to a Massport spokesperson, the plane was still taxiing when the emergency door was opened. The flight,…

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MUAN – In a devastating turn of events, a Jeju Air (7C) Boeing 737 carrying 181 people crashed during a landing attempt at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing 179 people onboard. The tragedy has sparked grief and shock as authorities work to uncover the cause and assist the survivors. According to official reports, the Boeing 737-800 was en route from Bangkok to Muan and encountered issues during landing. The crash’s aftermath included harrowing visuals circulating on social media and extensive rescue efforts. Jeju Air Plane Crash The Jeju Air flight 7C2216, operating from Bangkok to Muan, South Korea,…

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