Flying: Stories from 36,000 feet

Collection of commercial aviation articles from around the world. Extensive COVID-19 airline related coverage to keep you safe and informed.

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Business
Flight Attendants Face an Uncertain Future
The New York Times - Valeriya Safronova
Flight attendants have taken on various roles in the public imagination over the last century: nurse, companion in the skies, doting provider, glamorous traveler. Though commercial flights have become...
1 day ago
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American Airlines
"Stop being sheep!" Man, woman and child escorted from flight at Spokane International Airport after refusing to comply mask
khq.com
According to a spokesperson for American Airlines, a man, woman and child were en route from Spokane to Dallas/Fort Worth, but never made it off the …
12 hours ago
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WestJet
'Heard loud and clear': WestJet shifts refund policy for pre-COVID-19 flights
ctvnews.ca - Michael Franklin
CALGARY -- WestJet says it will now offer refunds to passengers whose travel plans were cancelled because of COVID-19. The Calgary-based airline …
11 hours ago
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Heathrow
International Air Travel Is Closer to Restarting, Thanks to This App
Condé Nast Traveler - Jessica Puckett
The Common Pass app, which has now gone through two successful trials, standardizes COVID-19 test results for fliers. International air travel got a hopeful sign for recovery on Wednesday. The first transatlantic...
1 day ago
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Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong Hub Puts Cathay in Tighter Spot Than Singapore Air
Bloomberg - Anurag Kotoky
They’re both pillars of their economies, highly regarded by customers and totally reliant on international travel. They’re also in deep financial …
12 hours ago