In pictures: couple making love disrupts EasyJet flight
Because the two entered the toilet together and other passengers saw this, it quickly became clear that something was going on. Amid loud cheers, a cabin attendant opened the door, catching the couple red-handed. The rampaging man quickly closed the door, but by then it was too late. Hysterical yelling and screaming broke out on […]
Adult-only zones on the plane? A European airline will try them
The company said the adult section will be separated from the rest of the plane by a wall and curtains, creating a quieter and more relaxed environment. At the same time, separate zones will provide comfort to parents with children, who will not have to stress about their children disturbing someone with their screams, reports […]
Boom’s XB-1 Receives Experimental Certification and Prepares for Supersonic Flight Tests
Earlier this year, XB-1 was relocated from the company’s Centennial, Colorado hangar to the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. The aircraft has undergone extensive ground testing since its arrival. In parallel with ongoing testing, XB-1 “recently” received “Experimental” certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a thorough inspection of the aircraft. […]
Three Russian planes through European airspace in one night
The airspace over Europe has been closed to all Russian aircraft since the invasion of Ukraine. Thunderstorms forced the pilots of three Russian aircraft to request permission to fly through Estonian and Finnish airspace. “The Russian Aviation Authority thanks the competent authorities of Finland and Estonia for their assistance,” the aviation authority said in a […]
Delta Air Lines looks back with satisfaction on the first participation with its own boat in Canal Parade Amsterdam
“We are extremely grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. Our Delta team here in the Netherlands was so excited and passionate to participate in this event,” says Raymond Timmer, who is Delta cargo manager at Schiphol in daily life. “It was a great experience and we hope to do it again next year.” […]
Pegasus aircraft from Rotterdam diverts to Schiphol, cannot reach gate
Flight PC5302 departed from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Antalya in Turkey around 8 p.m. on Thursday. Flightradar24 shows that the A320neo (TC-NBJ) flew over Dordrecht, Den Bosch and Lelystad, after which the aircraft finally landed at Schiphol around 8.45 pm. A spokesman for the airport says that the Airbus has landed at Schiphol as […]
Airport employee deliberately allowed himself to be sucked into the aircraft engine
The incident caused a horrific scene at the Texan airport on Friday. Colleagues of the man, who worked for a Delta Air Lines ground handler, saw it happen. The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319 that had recently arrived from Los Angeles. The suicide came as a surprise to the man’s family, according to conversations […]
Transavia cancels 210 flights in July and August
The latest cancellations concern flights to and from Schiphol and Eindhoven Airport. Rotterdam The Hague Airport does not appear in the overview on the website. The cancellations affect flights to all popular (sun) destinations. Travelers and travel organizations have now been informed. An alternative flight has been found for almost all travelers who had a […]
Share room wants European action against private jets
The PvdA and ChristenUnie submitted a motion for this on Thursday during a short follow-up debate in the House of Representatives on sustainability in aviation. The parties are concerned about the increase in the number of flights by private jets. Although a ban on these flights is not an easy option, according to Minister Harbers […]
Ryanair is doing well, controlling 60% of the market in Ireland and enjoying billions in profits
Ryanair – Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers – is thriving again after losses caused by the covid-19 pandemic. The Irish low-cost carrier reported a net profit of 1.43 billion euros (33.9 billion crowns) for the last fiscal year. Revenue for the financial year ended March 31 rose 124 percent to 10.78 billion euros. The […]