Posts tagged: Air travel

Who’s Really Flying Your Plane?

jerine, flickr Aircraft are some of the most sophisticated machines in the world, with computers systems so advanced that the planes could seemingly fly themselves (Ryanair’s always colorful CEO even suggested eliminating co-pilots). So just how much of what goes on during a commercial flight is automated by a computer? Perhaps more than you think. [...]

Friday November 12th, 2010 in , , , , , , | No Comments »

Flights Grounded and Passengers Stranded When Pilots Quit

Financially struggling Philippine Airlines (PAL) had to cancel flights when about a dozen A320 pilots suddenly quit for better jobs abroad, apparently without any warning to the carrier. Passengers on at least five flights were stranded over the weekend in Manila. The flights included one to Hong Kong and others to domestic locations, The Associated [...]

Tuesday August 31st, 2010 in , , , | No Comments »

New Pay Fee, Board Early on American Flights

American Airlines is going to let passengers without top frequent flyer status board flights early, but for a fee. The offering is part of a new “Your Choice” services program announced by the carrier. American says the program is designed to provide services to make the travel experience “more personalized, convenient, cost effective and flexible.” [...]

Tuesday July 27th, 2010 in , , , , | No Comments »