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Microsoft Azure outage disrupts Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines systems
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Alaska Airlines grounded all flights after experiencing an IT outage on Oct. 23, causing hundreds of delays and cancellations. A global outage affecting Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform disrupted services for Alaska Airlines and...
United Airlines pilot accused of DUI sues airline for racial discrimination because they won’t let him fly
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Hawaiian Airlines retires iconic HA callsign after 96 years
Hawaiian Airlines is closing a defining chapter in its 96-year history today as it retires its “HA” callsign and flight designator, which have long been recognized by pilots, controllers and travelers worldwide. The final flight from Ellison...
Singapore Airlines cargo flight bound for China turns around mid-air after technical issue
SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines cargo plane bound for Guangzhou, China, returned to Changi Airport on Oct 29 after more than two hours in the air over a technical issue. In a media reply, the national carrier said SQ7824 turned back due to a...
American Travelers Impacted As U.S. Blocks 13 Airline Routes To Popular Destination, Citing Years Of Non-Compliance
On October 28, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy ordered the cancellation of all U.S.–Mexico combination flights involving Felipe Ángeles Airport, cutting 13 current or planned routes by Mexican carriers and freezing further growth...
Weitz Company names new aviation leader
The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced. Mr. Harrison will retain his role as executive vice president while leading the company’s aviation group and supporting teams nationwide on...
What Can Investors Expect From Archer Aviation Earnings Next Week?
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 4:01 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay Archer Aviation (ACHR) is set to release its third-quarter earnings report next Thursday after the closing bell, putting pressure on the air mobility specialist to deliver the goods....
Frontier Airlines adds flights from Cleveland to New Orleans for Mardi Gras
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Frontier Airlines is restarting nonstop service between Cleveland and New Orleans, but the route will be short lived. The carrier will operate five flights to and from the Big Easy in February for Northeast Ohioans interested in...
Airline unfairly charged passengers for premium seats when free were available - elderly couple file complaint & win compensation; what ruling means for you
According to the Commission, the airline failed to provide adequate and accurate information about the availability of free seats. (AI image) Are airlines misleading you on availability of free seats? When booking an air ticket, be careful when...
Plus-size model Tess Holliday claims a United Airlines flight attendant told her to ‘lose weight’
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Loke ticks off DAP colleague over PAS Airlines suggestion
Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said Malaysia Airlines only serves alcohol on international flights, and has stopped serving such beverages on domestic routes for almost a decade. KUALA LUMPUR: Transport minister Loke Siew Fook today reprimanded...
2nd annual Sky is the Limit career fair gives kids insight into aviation and aerospace industry
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The "Sky is the Limit" career fair held its second annual Aviation and Aerospace Career Fair and wants kids to know that there is a future for them in the industry. The event was held at Broken Arrow Public Schools Event...
Alaska Airlines Buy Miles Up To 100% Bonus Until November 4, 2025
Alaska Airlines has launched its second buy miles Bonus sale under Atmos Rewards for purchases made until November 4, 2025. Alaska Airlines joined the Oneworld alliance in March 2021, and you can redeem miles with all Oneworld airlines. Alaska...
A Career Above the Clouds: UNK grad Emily Hartshorn finds adventure in aviation
Post Views: 253 UNK graduate Emily Hartshorn flies clients to destinations across the country through her job with Lincoln-based Silverhawk Aviation. By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The view from 40,000 feet never gets old. There’s...
UNK grad Emily Hartshorn finds adventure in aviation
UNK graduate Emily Hartshorn flies clients to destinations across the country through her job with Lincoln-based Silverhawk Aviation. (Courtesy photo) KEARNEY – The view from 40,000 feet never gets old. There’s freedom in seeing the world from...
Aviation ministry, AAI teams review proposal to upgrade Kishtwar airport
Jammu: A high-level team from Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Wednesday reviewed the proposal to expand the Kishtwar airport under UDAN scheme. The team visited the proposed site to carry out a ground-level...
Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines hit by global Microsoft Azure outage
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE A Hawaiian Airlines B717 aircraft pulls into the gate as an Alaska Airlines B737 Max is seen at left at Kahului International Airport, in December 2023. Hawaiian Airlines warned customers today that a global outage tied to...
Alaska Airlines says website, app down amid global Azure outage
(Reuters) -Alaska Airlines said its website and app were down on Wednesday, days after a technology outage grounded its flights across the U.S. The airline said the latest disruption stemmed from a global outage affecting Microsoft’s Azure...
Caribbean Airlines unveils 2016 results after nine years
After nearly nine years, Caribbean Airlines (BW, Port of Spain) has submitted its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, local media reported. The Trinidad and Tobago state-owned carrier closed that year with an...