Bianka Bryant is the 7-year-old daughter of Vanessa Bryant and the late basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Vanessa Bryant is sharing how another one of her daughters is following in her late husband, Kobe Bryant’s, footsteps. The proud mom took to Instagram on Monday to share photos and videos of herself and her two youngest daughters… Read More »
The union that represents flight attendants at United Airlines, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), will soon vote on a potential strike, the first strike vote from the airline’s flight attendants since 2005. The AFA, which represents 28,000 United flight attendants, said on Tuesday that the vote will take place after “continued frustrations in contract… Read More »
In a recent announcement, United Airlines has shared details regarding potential disruptions expected over the next week. The airline has cited a range of factors, with climate conditions being a significant contributor. This detailed article delves into the reasons behind the anticipated delays, how climate conditions impact airline operations, and what travelers can do to… Read More »
NORTH TEXAS – A tentative agreement has been reached between American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants, likely ending the possibility of a busy summer travel season strike. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, representing 28,000 American workers, made the announcement after a week of negotiations with the major airline in Phoenix. The… Read More »
American Airlines suspended a flight attendant after an altercation on Friday in which the attendant took a stroller from a woman traveling with two young children and then argued with other passengers. The episode was captured, in part, on video. The encounter, at San Francisco International Airport, occurred while the woman was boarding a Texas-bound… Read More »
With airlines emerging from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have increased capacity lately, anticipating huge passenger demand. And while travelers have come out in impressive numbers, carriers have also faced surplus capacity. United Airlines, which posted a $1.3 billion net profit in the second quarter of 2024, will likely implement a capacity optimization… Read More »
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reshaped the global economy, along with the day-to-day lives of almost everyone on earth. Now that many countries have reopened and restrictions are being lifted, getting back to traveling is a priority for many. However, don’t expect things to be the same onboard planes as they were in pre-pandemic times. With… Read More »
FORT WORTH- The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines (AA) reached a tentative contract agreement on July 19, 2024. This agreement follows years of negotiations and recent assistance from the National Mediation Board. APFA National President Julie Hedrick announced significant benefits for Flight Attendants. The agreement addresses compensation, work rules, and retroactive… Read More »
Bare feet. Appearing intoxicated. Smelling bad. United Airlines can remove passengers from flights for dozens of reasons. And each provision is detailed in the nearly 37,000-word document called a “contract of carriage” that every passenger accepts when buying a ticket. United’s dispute with a passenger forcibly removed from a Sunday flight shines a spotlight on… Read More »
Flights at San Francisco International Airport and around the globe were canceled or delayed on Friday due to a major technology outage affecting Microsoft systems. The big picture: There were reports of massive online outages disrupting travel, banking and news outlets on Friday, as CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that services multiple industries, went down worldwide.… Read More »
Departing flights from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport and John Wayne Airport in Orange County were temporarily grounded Friday after the airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a global ground stop on all flights, according to an alert from the FAA. “We are seeing some delays from United, Delta… Read More »
The map appears to start around UTC 00:00 on Friday — or 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday — and shows air traffic for Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines flights slowing down late into the night. Business Insider verified the map using Flightradar24’s playback feature. But as the sun rises and time… Read More »