FAA Suspends Controller After Southwest Jet Close Call Over Florida
Federal investigators have suspended an air traffic controller in Florida after giving instructions to a Southwest Airlines passenger plane to check on an unresponsive small airplane, causing them to fly too close to each other.
Third Time Lucky – Flight Review of Etihad Airways Pearl Business Class
Having experienced Etihad first class (and perhaps less fortunate to experience its economy class), I had a chance to try its Pearl Business Class cabin.
WestJet To Block Out Middle Seats on New Canada-Hawaii Routes
In a move that both offers added comfort to passengers at a premium while extending the range of their 737s, WestJet Airlines will leave the middle seats empty in the first 8-10 rows on certain flights.
Delta and US Say They Will Sell Slots to Get Swap Approved
Delta has announced a deal which would seemingly fulfill at least some of the stipulations set forth by the FAA for its slot swap with US Airways to be approved.
Video: Fighter Jet Crashes Chinese Air Show
A fighter jet crashed during an air show in southwestern China on late Friday morning, injuring one pilot and leaving another pilot unaccounted for, state-run media reported.