Virgin Atlantic Airlines Fires CEO Shai Weiss London, UK – In a stunning corporate shake-up, Virgin Atlantic Airlines has announced the immediate dismissal of CEO Shai Weiss, citing “leadership failures and financial mismanagement” as the primary reasons behind the decision. The abrupt removal of Weiss, who had led the airline since 2019, comes amid mounting…
Southwest plane narrowly avoids crash with jet at Chicago’s Midway On February 25, 2025, a potentially catastrophic incident was narrowly averted at Chicago’s Midway International Airport when a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight 2504 from Omaha, Nebraska, came within 200 feet of a Flexjet-operated Bombardier Challenger 350 business jet. The near-miss occurred as…
The close call between a Southwest Airlines plan and a private business jet at Chicago Midway Airport was at least partially caused by sun blindness, the NTSB said in a new report. The near-collision happened on Feb. 25, when the Southwest flight 2504 from Omaha aborted its landing to avoid a potential crash with the…
The yellow airline that charges for everything views Southwest as the most vulnerable of its fellow budget carriers.Spirit Airlines, the carrier you’re always surprised to learn is still in business, emerged from bankruptcy last week and is targeting what it views as the most vulnerable of its fellow budget carriers—Southwest Airlines. That was the tone…
Medical protocols required both pilots to seek immediate medical attention, necessitating their removal from flight duty.LAS VEGAS- Chicago-based carrier United Airlines (UA) flight UA1779 from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) was delayed after pilots announced that they had a problem with comms and they might have lost hearing (I hope it’s temporary)….
WestJet Airlines Fires Pilot for Extreme In-Flight Prank on 168 Passengers March 18, 2025 WestJet Airlines has made headlines after terminating one of its pilots for an elaborate in-flight prank that left 168 passengers shocked and uneasy. The incident, which took place on a recent flight, has sparked widespread debate about professionalism in the aviation…
DANIA BEACH, Fla., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC, (“Spirit” or the “Company”) today announced that Spirit has emerged from its financial restructuring, completing a consensual, deleveraging transaction that equitizes approximately $795 million of funded debt. With significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility, Spirit emerges…
United Airlines Fires Pilot for Pranking 166 Passengers with Shocking MAYDAY Alert A United Airlines pilot has been dismissed from his position after playing an extreme prank on passengers aboard a recent flight, causing panic and distress among the 166 people on board. The incident, which involved a fake MAYDAY distress call, has sparked outrage…
Former United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Admits Past Mistakes, Issues Sincere Apology A Candid Reflection on Leadership and Challenges Scott Kirby, the former CEO of United Airlines, has made a rare and honest admission about the challenges and mistakes he faced during his tenure at the airline. In a public statement, Kirby expressed deep regret…
Justice Department on Tuesday said it is in talks with Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), opens new tab about potentially resolving a suit filed by the Biden administration accusing the carrier of illegally operating chronically delayed flights. The U.S. Transportation Department in January said Southwest had operated unrealistic schedules, and said it was seeking maximum civil penalties….
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