The growing list of sanctions against both the Russian Federation and airlines operating there include cancelled interline agreements, closed airspace and reduced support to keep aircraft running. U.S., European Union Closes Airspace, Businesses Cancel Agreements According to CNN, the member nations of the European Union, the United Kingdom …
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Air Travel Sector May Not Fully Recover Until 2024
In a press release, the organization says current analytics suggests carriers may not see pre-pandemic traveler numbers until 2024 at the earliest. Domestic Travel Expected to Recover Faster Than International Fares The new forecast for aviation recovery is based on the load factors from throughout 2021 and projections …
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Flight Attendants Union Expects Face Mask Mandate Extension
The New York Times reports the group expects the White House to keep the mandate in place indefinitely, claiming there is still protection needed for flight attendants and other passengers. Union leadership has not yet made a formal request for a policy extension. AFA-CWA Calls Face Coverings Part …
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Eurocontrol Closes Ukraine Airspace for Commercial Aviation
The Wall Street Journal reports Eurocontrol has closed the Ukranian air to all civil aircraft with fighting begins, due to the “potential hazard” to all flights. Ukrainian Airspace Closed After Airstrikes and Attacks The airspace closure coincides with the nation declaring a state of emergency after Russian troops …
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Airbus A380 Finds New Life as Hydrogen Engine Demonstrator
The French aerospace giant announced a new partnership with CFM International to use the giant airframe to test fly a hydrogen-powered engine, hoping to bring it into service in 13 years. Partnership Looks to Adapt GE Engine for Hydrogen for A380 Test Flights The partnership between Airbus and …
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A Cruise Ship Scuttled a SpaceX Rocket Launch
Yes, you read that right. A cruise ship canceled a rocket launch. Click through because what the heck. The post A Cruise Ship Scuttled a SpaceX Rocket Launch appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
One Year Later: How an app called Clubhouse blessed my 2021
My 2021 was made great by an app called Clubhouse. Click through because you want to find out what Clubhouse is. The post One Year Later: How an app called Clubhouse blessed my 2021 appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
My Top Photos of 2021
Let’s put a bow on a great travel year and review my favorite pictures I took in 2021. Click through because you want to see if puffins were number one! The post My Top Photos of 2021 appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
Picture of the Week: SpaceX Rocket Launch
It’s SpaceX. They launched a rocket. Click through because you want to see how I captured another wonderful streak shot! The post Picture of the Week: SpaceX Rocket Launch appeared first on Andy's Travel Blog. Source: Andys travel blog
The Complicated Legacy left by Retiring American Airlines CEO Doug Parker
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker has announced his retirement. I thought it would be good to look at his legacy not just for his 35-year career in aviation but specifically on American Airlines itself. Click through because you want to see how biased I will be. The post The Complicated …
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