As the government shutdown drags into its fourth week, air traffic controllers across the United States are feeling the strain. Now, some of the country’s biggest airlines are stepping up to help.  Many federal aviation employees missed their first full month’s pay, marking day 28 of the political deadlock in Washington that has left thousands of essential workers without income.  United Airlines confirmed that it has begun providing meals to air traffic controllers and other

A dog lost on a flight from Buenos Aires to Barcelona has sparked a major legal ruling from Europe’s top court, one that says pets travelling by air can legally be classed as baggage.  The decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) means airlines aren’t obliged to pay higher compensation when a pet is lost, unless the owner has made a special declaration about its value before the flight.  The case began when a young woman named Felicísima and her mother checked in for t

In a heartfelt conversation with a newly appointed airline captain Roy, it was clear that his recent career milestone was not just about landing a job. It was about the people who stood beside him through every stage of the journey.  Captain Roy, who recently joined Fly Cham airline, shared how Brookfield Aviation and its Vice President for the Latin America, Mr. Carlos Guerrero, played a pivotal role in helping him navigate the complex recruitment process.  “From the very be

In a first-of-its-kind event, an aircraft in the United States was forced to make an emergency landing after being struck by what investigators suspect was space debris.  The aircraft in question was United Flight 1093, which had departed from Denver en route to Los Angeles. The pilot of the flight suffered several cuts on his arm after the piece of debris hit the cockpit's windshield, and the glass shards flew right into his arm.  The aircraft was diverted to Salt Lake City

The recent hurricane over the North Atlantic, named Hurricane Melissa, has caused significant disruption to airline operations in the region. Airports in the path of the storm have sustained significant damage.  Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica was among those affected. Part of its terminal infrastructure has also been damaged, and the airport will remain closed until restoration work is completed. Relief and aid operations are already underway.  The disruption has caused delay

The US government shutdown is now entering its 36th day, making it the longest shutdown in the country’s history. The effects are being felt across the nation, and even during its first week, the civil aviation industry experienced noticeable disruption.  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that the administration plans to reduce flights to dozens of major airports if the shutdown is not resolved by Friday. Forty major hubs will see a reduction in traffic of nearly