Author: Sharad Ranabhat

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…

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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After a four-year hiatus, Qatar Airways (QR) has announced the resumption of daily flights to Canberra (CBR) via Melbourne (MEL) starting December 2025.

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TAIWAN – China Airlines (CI) has announced plans to retrofit the cabins of its Airbus A350 fleet, following a growing trend among leading airlines in the Asia-Pacific region to upgrade their cabin offerings. The Taiwanese carrier signed an agreement with Airbus on December 9, 2023, to retrofit 15 A350s with all-new cabin products. As reported by FlightGlobal, the first retrofitted A350 is expected to enter service in 2027, with the entire retrofit program scheduled for completion by 2028. This cabin overhaul aims to provide a modern and luxurious experience for passengers while maintaining the airline’s signature Oriental aesthetic. A Comprehensive…