Northern Pacific Airways Reveals First 757, Will Offer Food On-Demand
Another airline is set to take to the skies amid a pandemic, say hello to Northern Pacific Airways. In an event held at San Bernadino Airport last week, Chief Executive Officer of Northern Pacific, Rob McKinney, along with other members of the airlines’ leadership revealed the carrier’s first aircraft, formally N206UW, a US Airways and American Airlines 757-200. The airframe has been re-registered as N627NP and is now wearing the colors of the Anchorage-based airline.
Read full storyNorwegian Cruise Lines Suspends Sailings for Two Ships, Delays Return of Five Others
Norwegian GetawayNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings/ncl.com. Following news of Norwegian Pearl’s cancellation on day one of sailing and returning to Miami and the last-minute cancellation of Norwegian Getaway’s January 5th sailing due to positive COVID cases, the Miami-based cruise line has issued more cancellations and has delayed the return of further ships to their fleet.
Read full storyRoyal Caribbean Cancels Sailings for Four Ships Amid COVID Surge
Royal Caribbean's Jewel of the SeasRoyal Caribbean International. In an email sent to travel agents, Miami-based Royal Caribbean announced on Friday they’re suspending operations for select ships “as a result of the on-going COVID related circumstances around the world and in an abundance of caution.”
Read full storyAlaska Airlines Flight Attendant Says She Was Sexually Assaulted by Passenger
In a post made to Instagram on December 20, 2021, a flight attendant for Seattle-based Alaska Airlines, Jenessa Beatriux, says she was sexually assaulted by a passenger and the airline did nothing about it.
Read full storyNew Norwegian Prima To Home Port in Galveston for 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line is preparing for bigger things. It is already preparing to give passengers a different experience two years from now. Norwegian has announced their newest mega-ship the Norwegian Prima will home port from Galveston in winter 2023.
Read full storySouthwest's New CEO: Cut 2022 Flights If Unable to Hire Enough Employees
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines struggled to meet customer expectations this summer. Dealing with both staffing problems and bad weather, Southwest was plagued with cancelations and delays. Southwest’s next CEO, Bob Jordan, vowed not to repeat this problem under his watch.
Read full storySouthwest Airlines Reduces Flights for Remainder of 2021
After a tough summer, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines plans to focus on quality over quantity. The airline announced that it is going to reduce its flight schedule through the end of the year. Southwest Airlines plans to run fewer flights to fix issues that recently affected their summer operations.
Read full storyFederal Agencies Ready for Hurricane Ida Response
As Hurricane Ida intensifies into a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, FEMA, non-government organizations and federal agency partners continue to work alongside state, tribal and local officials to prepare and respond to the storm. The National Guard, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue to provide support as needed.
Read full storyFt. Lauderdale Gains Two 2023 World Cruise Departures from Viking
Customer demand for Viking's 2021 and 2022 World Cruises have led the cruise line to offer two sailings in 2023, with departure dates three days apart. The cruise line just announced they chose Ft. Lauderdale, Florida as the embarkation point for each departure. The selection comes with the possibility to bring over 1,860 world travelers to Port Everglades.
Read full storyFederal Transportation Mask Mandate Extended to January 2022
According to reporting from various news outlets including ABC News’ transportation journalist Sam Sweeney, a Department of Transportation source has confirmed the mask mandate for travelers on planes, trains, and buses will be extended to January 18, 2022.
Read full storyNorwegian Cruise Lines' "Norwegian Gem" Becomes First Fully Vaccinated Ship Sailing from Florida
The Norwegian Gem is the first fully vaccinated ship to sail from Florida, defying a ban on requesting proof of vaccinations put in place by the Governor of Florida. In July, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sued Florida for its vaccine passport ban. This law stops businesses from requiring customers and employees to disclose COVID19 vaccination status.
Read full storySouthwest Flight Attendant Allegedly Told Norfolk Mom to ‘Glue’ Mask to Child’s Face
A Norfolk mother on board a Southwest Airlines flight on August 12th from Orlando, FL to Norfolk, VA with her husband and two children, aged 4 and 2, says a Southwest flight attendant told her to glue a mask onto her child’s face.
Read full storySpirit Airlines: Operational Issues Cost $50 Million
Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines announced on Monday that their recent operational problems cost them around $50 million in lost revenue. Spirit Airlines’ operational problems resulted in more than 2,800 canceled flights for 11 straight days.
Read full storyPhoenix-Mesa Airport Battle Heats Up as Allegiant Airlines Announces 7 New Routes
Allegiant Airlines announced plans today to expand its network with 22 new routes set to service Florida, Arizona, and California. Allegiant's base at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport will see the largest growth with the addition of seven new destinations.
Read full storyAnchorage Based Airline Plans to Launch Transpacific Service to Asia
Joining Avelo and Breeze, another low-cost United States airline has announced a launch during a global pandemic, say hello to Northern Pacific Airways. They're planning to connect you from Alaska to Asia by Summer 2022.
Read full storyMilwaukee Gains New Air Service to Indianapolis & Pittsburgh
There's been a recent surge in airplanes headed toward Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. Sun Country Airlines and Spirit Airlines launched service to the area in June with Sun Country Airlines reporting 315 passengers last month and Spirit Airlines saying they carried over 6,977 travelers.
Read full storyQatar Airways Lands at Miami International with QSuite Service
Qatar Airways landed its specially branded FIFA World Cup 2022 Boeing 777-300 aircraft in Miami, Florida with multiple aviation announcements. Qatar Airways was recently named the Worlds Best Airline and beyond Qatar’s service and product quality, Odone told luxury travel journalist, Michelle Payer, he believes the emotional connection of flying throughout the pandemic to countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Kenya, Lebanon, and South Africa where “flights were limited to get people home who were stranded" aided in their win.
Read full storyThe Fuel Needle is Moving Closer to "Empty" at Some U.S. Airports
The west coast of the United States is experiencing a jet fuel shortage and airlines are beginning to warn passengers, crews, and the communities they serve. American Airlines issued a company memo to pilots on Monday asking them to conserve gas where possible, including the easiest way, only taxiing with one engine and ensuring the aircraft is connected to ground air and power when parked at the gate.
Read full storyPassengers Stuck on Plane for Hours at Orlando International
Passengers arriving in Orlando aboard Frontier Airlines on Sunday night found themselves stuck on their planes for hours, waiting for a gate and jetbridge driver. Then, they waited at baggage claim for their luggage to arrive.
Read full storySpirit Airlines to Fly International Flights from Atlantic City, N.J.
The Miramar, Florida-based carrier Spirit Airlines announced an increase in flights from its Atlantic City, New Jersey base adding two new routes, including the airlines first international departure from the airport.
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