The warning strike by Lufthansa's ground staff has only just ended and yet another strike is imminent. The Ufo cabin crew union has called on around 19,000 flight attendants of Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cityline to stop work on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesdays (from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.), all departures from Frankfurt will be affected. On Wednesdays, this applies to all … [Read more...] about Another strike at Lufthansa next week
Justice Department investigates near-miss with Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the near-miss involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max in early January. Alaska Airlines said Saturday that it is cooperating with the investigation and does not expect to be the target of the investigation. In such a situation, it is normal for the Ministry of Justice to get involved. The Wall Street Journal previously … [Read more...] about Justice Department investigates near-miss with Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max
Check-in PR expands team
Check-in PR has expanded its team with two new PR consultants. Esther van Gaalen and Kim Baljet have been 'checked in' as of 1 March to strengthen the team. Since the arrival of the new management last September, with Amber Moed and Merle van 't Hoog, Check-in PR has added new clients to its portfolio. With these two new employees, the team is back to full strength and there is … [Read more...] about Check-in PR expands team
Superstition causes airline to be delayed
Persistent superstition has caused a major delay in a China Southern Airlines plane. A passenger on the southern Chinese resort island of Hainan had thrown a coin into the turbine of an aircraft engine before departure on Wednesday, out of superstition that this would bring good luck and ensure a safe flight. The toss of the coin caused a delay of almost four hours, as the … [Read more...] about Superstition causes airline to be delayed
ITB 2024 exceeds expectations; More participants
Despite extensive strikes by Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa ground staff on the third day of the fair, ITB Berlin, the world's largest travel trade fair, has experienced slight growth this year. Nearly 100,000 participants were counted, up from just over 90,000 last year. The results have exceeded expectations, the exhibition organization reported on Thursday evening. This year's … [Read more...] about ITB 2024 exceeds expectations; More participants