March 25, 2021 Pilot caught in bizarre hot mic raging against California’s Bay Area A pilot was allegedly heard delivering an expletive-laced rant about the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this month, reports said.
March 23, 2021 American Airlines passengers brawl over who gets to deplane first; witness shares video to Twitter The incident happened Sunday, on American Airlines flight 2275 from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
March 20, 2021 International spectators to be barred from Tokyo Olympics Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
March 19, 2021 United Airlines flight diverted after man allegedly bites passenger’s ear, police say A United Airlines flight to Miami had to be diverted to South Carolina on Wednesday “due to a disruptive passenger,” the airline said.
March 17, 2021 FAA: Pilots reported more laser strikes in 2020 than in previous year, despite the pandemic The FAA has unfortunately reported on a significant increase in the number of pilots reporting laser strikes in 2020, even as fewer planes were flying due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
March 17, 2021 Unruly jetBlue passengers face hefty FAA fines over mask disputes: ‘Zero tolerance’ The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing civil penalities of $20,000 and $12,500 for two passengers on separate jetBlue Airlines flights in December who refused to obey flight attendants’ instructions.
March 17, 2021 Spirit Airlines removes 4-year-old child with autism and family for not wearing mask on flight The child mother claimed the boy's medical exemption was protected under the American Disability Act
March 16, 2021 Pilot shortage predicted following coronavirus pandemic: study A global shortage of aircraft operators is predicted when the coronavirus pandemic ultimately, someday, comes to a close and demand for travel comes roaring back, a consulting firm has predicted.
March 16, 2021 FAA extends zero-tolerance policy for unruly airline passengers, says number of cases still 'far too high' The agency’s zero-tolerance policy, originally announced in January, was previously scheduled to expire on March 30. Violators face jail time or possible fines of up to $35,000.
March 15, 2021 Chinese aviation authority punishes Donghai Airlines after crew members allegedly brawl during flight The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is penalizing Donghai Airlines from expanding its routes, flights and capacity after a pilot and flight attendant allegedly brawled during a recent flight.
