Frontier Airlines Encounters Operational Meltdown After Merger Announcement

Frontier Airlines has been drawing attention recently. On the same day they announced their major merger with rival ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Denver-based carrier encountered an operational meltdown that caused delays and cancellations across the nation. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Ukrainian Civil Airspace Closed

After a standoff spanning several weeks, Russian troops have reportedly begun invading Ukraine. Tensions are now higher than ever, and a war is underway. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

WHO Calls for the Lifting of Travel Bans

Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO), recommended that countries around the world lift all COVID-19 travel restrictions. The International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the organization stated in a report that blanket travel bans "are not effective in suppressing international spread (as clearly demonstrated by the Omicron experience), and may discourage transparent and rapid reporting of emerging VOC [Variants of Concern]." (aeroxplorer.com) More...

5G Rollout Expected to Delay Over 345,000 Flights

5G is being rolled out across the United States but is being scrutinized on whether or not it poses a threat to safety in the air. 5G uses frequencies between 3.70 and 3.98 GHz, which is very similar to what radio altimeters on aircraft use. Radio altimeters are used to determine the altitude of aircraft during critical phases of flight. One of the critical phases of flight is when visibility is reduced, and instruments aids must be used to land instead of visual aids. According to the Radio… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Australian Borders Open for the First Time in Two Years

For the first time in nearly two years, international travelers can now fly to Australia with the border open to vaccinated passengers. A Qantas flight from Los Angeles was the first to touch down in Sydney at 6:20 am local time on February 21, followed by flights from Tokyo, Vancouver and Singapore. All told 56 international flights landed on "opening day." While this number is far below pre-pandemic levels, it presents a positive development in the rebirth of the aviation sector… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

United and Delta Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve Flights

More operational disruptions are plaguing America’s airline industry. Two of America’s largest carriers, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, have already canceled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve as a result of a lack of available staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Boeing 787 Shortage Harming American Airlines

Boeing has struggled with timely deliveries of 787s this year as a result of supply chain issues, which has harmed American Airlines' ability to operate international flights. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Lufthansa Group to Operate 18,000 Near-Empty Flights

The Lufthansa Group has recently announced that it could be forced to operate up to 18,000 empty or near-empty flights this winter in order to maintain landing and departure slots at their European destinations. This problem is affecting all airlines in the group, which includes Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and Swiss, but has hit Brussels Airlines especially hard. The Belgian airline has reportedly operated more than 3,000 empty or near-empty flights to keep their landing… (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Virgin Atlantic Adds Austin To Network

British carrier Virgin Atlantic, in a recent announcement, revealed their plans to begin service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas. Virgin Atlantic appears to be trying to capitalize on Austin’s growth and the city’s importance in the United States and will be pitting themselves against rival British Airways and their OneWorld partner American Airlines. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

The Rise and Fall of United Shuttle

In the early 1990s, United Airlines was facing a difficult challenge. For years, the airline had enjoyed dominating California and other important west coast markets in the United States. With a strong hub in San Francisco and a revived hub in Los Angeles, the carrier seemed to be in a strong position to compete against other legacy airlines on the west coast. (aeroxplorer.com) More...