The 5G-airline snafu: Everything we know
The attempt to roll out amped up mobile service across the United States has been a bit of a mess. The aviation industry and transportation regulators are worried about new 5G antennas interfering with a key type of aircraft altimeter that's essentia.....»»
Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro can now track your delayed United flight
United Airlines has become the first airline in the US to add support for Live Activities on iPhone. This allows flyers to easily track their flight’s status via a live widget on their iPhone’s Home Screen or via the Dynamic Island on the iPhone.....»»
Airline’s website error offers astonishing bargains for flyers
Passengers booking with All Nippon Airways scored a bargain recently when a website error allowed them to book super-cheap seats in first class and business......»»
Ash from Russian volcano prompts Alaska flight cancellations
Alaska Airlines canceled about two dozen flights in its namesake state Thursday because of an ash cloud from a volcano in Russia, the Seattle-based airline said in a statement......»»
How airlines can embrace IT system modernization
Recent travel meltdowns at Southwest Airlines and the FAA have exposed our dependence on fragile, outdated, or unreliable computer systems. Institutional failures have made updating airline technology even more challenging, with some legacy systems d.....»»
11 ways to improve airlines for customers
The name of the game is customer satisfaction, especially in the airline industry where companies are constantly jockeying for business by promising better service than their competitors. Now a professor at the University of Missouri has used artific.....»»
The SpaceX steamroller has shifted into a higher gear this year
We're not at airline-like operations yet, but we're getting a lot closer. Enlarge / A Starlink mission launches on a Falcon 9 rocket Friday from Vandenberg Space Force Base. (credit: SpaceX) Is it possible that SpaceX ha.....»»
What Can We Do to Make Sure the FAA and Southwest Airlines Fiascoes Never Happen Again?
Congress and the airline industry must reassess how they approach and fund air transportation modernization.....»»
AirTag reveals airline donated couple’s lost luggage to charity without explanation
As I wrote last month, AirTags are an indispensable travel accessory, especially for your checked luggage. Now, a couple in Canada is crediting an AirTag with helping them locate their lost luggage, but not before they watched it travel through Queb.....»»
Passenger sees his lost wallet fly to different cities thanks to AirTag after airline says it couldn’t find it
Apple’s AirTag has certainly been helping a lot of people around the world find their lost items, especially lost luggage at airports. This time, however, a passenger named John Lewis simply forgot his wallet on an American Airlines aircraft. Alth.....»»
Passenger uses AirTag to track wallet after airline couldn"t find it
An American Airlines customer used an AirTag stashed in his wallet to track it on a journey that took it to more than 30 cities.We've heard a couple of stories of people using Apple's item tracker to recover lost luggage — but now one AirTag owner.....»»
Airborne poop probes: CDC considers testing airline sewage for pathogens
Wastewater testing has proven useful, and experts call for more sewage sampling. Enlarge / A bathroom on an Airbus A321neo. (credit: Getty | Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is.....»»
High-resolution modeling of aviation emissions reveals which airline routes in Norway pollute the most
Norwegian greenhouse gas emissions from air traffic are more than twice as high as the worldwide average......»»
Lufthansa awkwardly abandons AirTag ban after baffling face plant
After a confusing, unilateral ban, Lufthansa allows AirTag trackers once again. Enlarge / German airline Lufthansa decided, 17 months after their release, that AirTags in checked luggage could be considered "dangerous goods" under batt.....»»
Lufthansa AirTags confusion resolved after both Apple and aviation regulator spoke up
The confusion surrounding whether or not a Lufthansa AirTags ban was in place has now been resolved, following statements by both Apple and the German aviation regulator. The airline, Apple, and regulator have all now clarified that AirTags do not p.....»»
Lufthansa flip-flops, AirTags now allowed on flights
After being incredibly clear on social media that AirTags weren't allowed on Lufthansa flights, the airline has caved and is now allowing them.AirTag on a bag. After a chaotic weekend for Lufthansa where its social media presence made it clear that A.....»»
Lufthansa says it is not banning AirTags from its flights despite tweets claiming otherwise
Last weekend, German airline Lufthansa caused some controversy among its customers by claiming that it is now banning AirTags in checked luggage from its flights. Despite tweets from Lufthansa’s official Twitter account saying that the trackers ar.....»»
Lufthansa AirTags ban based on incredibly bad regulation interpretation
Airline Lufthansa has banned AirTags from luggage calling them a danger to flight — but the regulation the airline is citing does no such thing.AirTag on a bag. Apple's AirTag has proven itself to be an invaluable tool for travelers, but it seems o.....»»
Forever Skies Hands-On Preview: A Toxic But Relaxing Flight
Soaring above the clouds in an airplane – or, if you’re extra adventurous, a hot air balloon – is often a joy for anyone inclined toward the excitement of travel. You get to see the world from up above, and not to mention, airline food isn’t.....»»
Pilots from a bankrupt airline were just offered jobs by a competitor without a single interview
Pilots are in high demand lately -- such high demand, in fact, that pilots from the recently defunct ExpressJet Airlines are finding themselves with new job offers, without so much as an interview, days after their employer declared bankruptcy......»»
Travel and the middle class: How long will travel be sustainable?
Interstate travel isn't easy these days. Gas prices are up. Airline tickets are up. Travel delays and flight cancelations are frequent......»»