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☆ This space tourism company wants to take people to the stratosphere with a helium balloon for $150,000. See inside its capsule designed by a former Ferrari designer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Halo Space is a space-tourism company that uses helium balloons instead of rockets or jets. CEO Carlos Mira plans to launch commercial flights in 2026, and take 10,000 people to the stratosphere by 2030. The company unveiled the interior of its capsule, designed by ex-Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. CEO Carlos Mira believes his company can take 10,000 people to the stratosphere within the next six years.

Persons: Carlos Mira, Frank Stephenson, — Organizations: Service, Origin, Virgin Galactic, Business

☆ Video shows the moment a man shone a laser pointer at an aircraft, risking 'catastrophic consequences,' and leading to a prison sentence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Andrew Wilson admitted to shining a laser at aircraft in two incidents back in 2022. Wilson was sentenced to four months in prison last Thursday. AdvertisementA 53-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison after shining a laser at a passenger jet. Jason Marshalsea, the police officer in charge of the case, said: "Shining a laser beam at an aircraft is dangerous and irresponsible and could result in catastrophic consequences." AdvertisementIncidents involving lasers and planes have been on the rise in recent years, despite pleas from authorities for people to stop shining lasers at aircraft.

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☆ One of the world's only 5-star airlines seems to be considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Cathay Pacific is one of just 10 airlines rated five stars by Skytrax. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne of the best airlines in the world is considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery on board, the travel news site View From The Wing reported. Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong flag carrier, is one of just 10 airlines rated five stars by Skytrax.

Persons: —, Skytrax Organizations: Cathay, Skytrax, Service, Cathay Pacific, Business Locations: Hong Kong, Asia, Cathay Pacific

☆ An Air New Zealand passenger was left with a broken leg in the air for over 6 hours after severe turbulence
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man suffered a broken leg due to severe turbulence on an Air New Zealand flight. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA 47-year-old man had to endure six-and-a-half hours in the air with a broken leg after severe turbulence on a flight, the New Zealand Herald reported. Niko, a German who's been living in Bali for 13 years, was flying with Air New Zealand from Indonesia to Auckland on Tuesday. Related storiesA friend who picked Niko up from Auckland Airport told the Herald: "His leg pretty much snapped in half."

Persons: —, Niko, Sasha Organizations: Air, Zealand, Service, New Zealand Herald, Air New, Boeing, Auckland Airport, Herald, Business Locations: Indonesia, Auckland, Bali, Air New Zealand, Zealand

☆ Emirates told cabin crew to report for duty during historic Dubai flood despite government's stay-at-home warning, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over 800 flights have been canceled at Dubai International Airport since Tuesday. Despite a stay-at-home warning, Emirates has reportedly encouraged cabin crew to report for duty. AdvertisementEmirates flight attendants in Dubai were told to still report for duty while a flood left much of the city's airport underwater. A memo sent to the airline's cabin crew was obtained by the "A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge," a Facebook page where aviation industry staff share gossip and stories. It encouraged staff to make their way to the airport despite the government telling people to stay at home.

Persons: — Organizations: United, Dubai International Airport, Emirates, Service, Business Locations: United Arab Emirates, Dubai

☆ America's airports really are terrible — and the latest Skytrax rankings are proof
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Skytrax released its annual ranking of the world's best airports, with Doha, Qatar at the top. AdvertisementSkytrax has released its annual ranking of the world's best airports — and if you're a frequent flyer it may come as little surprise that none in the US made the top 20. The US can't even claim to have North America's best airport, given that Vancouver is in 17th place. Seattle-Tacoma was rated the best airport in the US for the third year running. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Skytrax, — Organizations: London, Service, Tacoma, Alaska Airlines, Business Locations: Doha, Qatar, Seattle, Tacoma, London Heathrow, Vancouver

☆ A Boeing engineer turned whistleblower says the planemaker needs ground all its 787 Dreamliners
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Whistleblower Sam Salehpour's concerns about the Boeing 787 and 777 were first made public last week. Salehpour, a quality engineer, told NBC on Tuesday he believes all 787 Dreamliners should be grounded. AdvertisementA Boeing whistleblower told NBC he believes all 787 Dreamliners should be grounded in an interview that aired Tuesday. It was Sam Salehpour's first on-camera interview since his allegations were made public last week. He says that parts of the Boeing 787 and 777 were misaligned during production, posing safety threats.

Persons: Sam Salehpour's, wouldn't, —, Sam Salehpour Organizations: Boeing, NBC, Service, Business

☆ Tesla will ask shareholders to vote again on Elon Musk's mammoth $47 billion pay package months after it was voided in court
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk's mega pay packet will be taken back to Tesla shareholders for another vote. The $47 billion package, first approved in 2018, was voided by a Delaware court in January. A statement filed with the SEC Wednesday says Musk hasn't been paid for his work at Tesla in six years. AdvertisementTesla will ask shareholders to vote again on Elon Musk's enormous pay package, which was previously overturned by a court. The carmaker announced its plans for another vote in a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday.

Persons: Elon, hasn't, —, Tesla Organizations: SEC Wednesday, Service, Elon, carmaker, Securities and Exchange Commission, Delaware Court, Business Locations: Delaware

☆ American Airlines pilots say there's been a 'significant spike' in safety problems
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Allied Pilots Association says safety problems are increasing at American Airlines. It said incidents include tools left in wheel wells and increased collisions between towed planes. AdvertisementThe union for American Airlines pilots has warned that safety problems are increasing at the carrier. In a Saturday statement, the Allied Pilots Association said it "has been tracking a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation." It listed incidents like tools being left in wheel wells, and more collisions between towed or tugged aircraft.

Persons: — Organizations: Allied Pilots Association, American Airlines, United Airlines, Service, Business Locations: American

☆ See inside the Four Seasons' private Airbus jet which you can now charter for the first time for $115,000 a day
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Four Seasons has its own Airbus A321neoLR, typically used for set experiences. Now it's offering the 48-seat jet up for charter at a cost of $115,000. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. But now, for the first time, Four Seasons is offering its own Airbus A321neoLR for charter. Here's what the aircraft looks like and how the luxury firm is extending how it caters to the wealthy.

Persons: — Organizations: Airbus, Service

☆ 2 New York airports now have the only 5-star terminals in North America — just 5 years after JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark were ranked the worst in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK were ranked as the country's worst airports back in 2018. Newark and LaGuardia have terminals ranked five stars by Skytrax, while construction is underway at JFK. LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK used to be ranked among the country's worst airports. In 2018, travel news site The Points Guy ranked them as the three worst airports in the US. AdvertisementWhen it comes to airports, Skytrax has three categories: hub airports, regional airports, and terminals.

Persons: Skytrax, —, Skytrax —, Guy, Houston William P, Paris Charles de Gaulle Organizations: JFK, Service, Hobby, Paris Charles, Guangzhou Baiyun, Port Authority of New, Newark Locations: Newark, LaGuardia, York, New Jersey, JFK, York City, North America, Asia, Europe, Paris, Guangzhou, Port Authority of New York

☆ United Airlines flight attendants picketed at over a dozen airports worldwide after the CEO received a 90% pay increase
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside LaGuardia, Austin, Guam, and London airports. CEO Scott Kirby's pay almost doubled to $18.5 million last year. AdvertisementUnited Airlines flight attendants were picketing outside 17 airports around the world on Thursday in a protest about pay, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA said. Announcing the action, the union said the carrier's CEO, Scott Kirby, saw his pay rise by around 90% in 2023. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Scott Kirby's, —, Scott Kirby, Kirby Organizations: United Airlines, Service, Association of Flight, Business Locations: LaGuardia, Austin, Guam, London

☆ All of Boeing's over 100,000 employees could be surveyed by investigators about its safety culture
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The NTSB is investigating how a door plug came off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. Its chair said it could survey every Boeing employee about its safety culture. AdvertisementThe head of the National Transportation Safety Board said it is considering surveying every Boeing employee about its safety culture. Related storiesAll of the firm's 20,000 staff were surveyed about its safety culture, Homendy said. "With respect to documentation, if the door plug removal was undocumented there would be no documentation to share," the planemaker said in a statement.

Persons: —, Jennifer Homendy, Dave Calhoun, Homendy, Maria Cantwell, They're Organizations: NTSB, Alaska Airlines Boeing, Boeing, Norfolk Southern, Service, National Transportation Safety Board, Commerce, Science, Transportation Locations: Ohio

☆ An Alaska Airlines passenger has watched his lost AirTag fly between 37 cities for months after it fell out of his bag
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Éric Béteille said his AirTag has been stuck in the cargo space of an Alaska Airlines plane. In a Facebook post, Éric Béteille said his AirTag fell out of his luggage tag on an Alaska Airlines flight last July — and is now stuck in the plane's cargo space. One of Éric Béteille's Facebook posts. FacebookBéteille — whose LinkedIn profile says he is a principal content designer at Meta — has racked up over 20,000 likes across his two Facebook posts about the lost AirTag. AdvertisementBéteille's AirTag won't be going transatlantic, especially given that Alaska Airlines only flies to North America, but it's still an interesting insight into the carrier's operations — and the frequency of one jet's flights.

Persons: Éric Béteille, he's, —, Jackson, Béteille, Meta —, it's Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Embraer, Service, Facebook, Meta, American Airlines Locations: Canada, Austin, Vancouver, Missoula , Montana, , Wyoming, Tucson , Arizona, North America

☆ The Masters is about to turn Augusta's airport into 'organized chaos.' Here's how it gears up for an influx of over 1,500 private jets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWith an average of 30,000 passengers a month, Augusta Regional Airport usually sees one-hundredth the number of passengers as Newark Liberty International. This year's Masters, played at Augusta National, is set to be the busiest yet for Augusta Regional Airport. "In years past, American has always given an influx of direct flights for Masters week," Smith told BI. But perhaps the most striking change from the usual day-to-day is the expected influx of private jets. Private jetsAugusta Regional Airport has two runways but closes one of them down for the Masters so that the private jets can park there.

Persons: —, Lauren Smith, Smith, It's, Barnwell, Augusta —, Uber Organizations: Augusta Regional Airport, Service, Augusta Regional, Newark Liberty International, TSA, Augusta National, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta, Private, Augusta, Atlanta —, New, Bombardier Challenger Locations: Augusta, Georgian, Washington, DC, Boston, Austin, JFK, Palm Beach, Orlando, LaGuardia, Detroit, Atlanta, Aiken, South Carolina, New York City, Toro

☆ Airbus and Boeing's problems spell bad news for the cost of your summer vacation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

IATA predicted this year will beat the pre-pandemic record for air travel. But both Boeing and Airbus jets are having problems that are reducing capacity. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In December 2023, the International Air Travel Association predicted 2024 would break records for the most air passengers ever. But airlines are warning they'll have fewer seats available than they initially thought, as both Boeing and Airbus are dealing with problems.

Persons: —, Martha Neubauer, Dave Calhoun, Boeing's, Willie Walsh Organizations: Boeing, Airbus, Service, International Air Travel Association, Reuters, Airlines, Max, Ryanair, Alaska Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, Pratt & Whitney, London Starbucks Locations: London

☆ An Airbus A320neo in service under a year lost part of its tail after it wasn't parked properly and collided with a jet bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Pictures on social media show an Austrian Airlines jet lost its right horizontal stabilizer. A local aviation news site reported the ground crew didn't park the jet properly and it rolled away. Austrian Airlines A320-271N substantially damaged on the ground at Vienna Airport after reportedly colliding with a jet bridge. After the plane arrived at Vienna Airport on Saturday night, it was towed to a parking position. But a member of the ground crew forgot to place the wheel chocks and may not have activated the parking brake, the report said.

Persons: —, it's Organizations: Austrian Airlines, Airbus, Service, Vienna Airport, Breaking Aviation, Business, Austrian Wings

☆ A plane made an emergency landing in Newark after 'an unruly passenger' tried to get into the cockpit
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A passenger on a flight from Newark to Zurich tried to enter the cockpit. One of the flight attendants was injured by the unruly passenger, Blick reported. AdvertisementA Swiss International Air Lines plane had to turn back to Newark after a passenger reportedly injured a flight attendant while trying to enter the cockpit. An airline spokesperson told Business Insider the flight "had to turn back to Newark due to an unruly passenger" who "behaved abusively towards the crew." In an email to BI, a Port Authority of New York and New Jersey spokesperson said the plane turned around due to an unruly passenger.

Persons: —, Blick Organizations: Airbus, Service, International Air Lines, International Airlines, Port Authority of New Locations: Newark, Zurich, Swiss, Switzerland, Port Authority of New York, New Jersey

☆ Dozens of ferry passengers jumped into the sea after it caught fire
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Around 100 people were on board a ferry that caught fire in Thailand. Boats couldn't get close enough to rescue them, so people jumped into the water. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA ferry with around 100 people on board caught fire on its way to a popular tourist destination in Thailand early Thursday. Passengers jumped into the sea to escape the flames, and everybody was rescued, the Associated Press reported.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Passengers, Associated Press Locations: Thailand

☆ Don't be surprised if you get left behind when you're late back, says TikToker on the cruise that left 8 passengers stranded
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Eight passengers were left stranded on São Tomé and Príncipe after missing a cruise ship's boarding deadline. After missing the boarding deadline, the eight people were stuck in São Tomé and Príncipe, an island nation of some 220,000 people off West Africa. It took them six days to get back on the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship, as they missed a chance to re-embark in Gambia before finally getting on board in Senegal. AdvertisementShe explained that cruise lines will hold the ship for passengers on an excursion organized by the company. Jill Campbell, one of the stranded passengers, told NBC News she believed Norwegian Cruise Line had fallen short in a '"basic duty of care."

Persons: —, Gracie O'Connor, O'Connor, Tomé, you've, Jill Campbell Organizations: Service, Norwegian, NBC News, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Norwegian, West Africa, Gambia, Senegal

☆ You're going to pay more to check a bag on JetBlue this summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

JetBlue's checked bag fees change depending on when you travel. It costs $5 more to check your first bag during peak season, and $10 for your second bag. From March 22, traveling during JetBlue's peak season means it will cost an extra $5 to check your first bag. During off-peak season, it costs $60 to check in a bag instead of the $35 when traveling within North America. For example, easyJet says its checked bag fees, "vary depending on the route selected, flight and time of booking."

Persons: —, easyJet Organizations: Service, JetBlue, American Airlines, Ryanair Locations: North America

☆ A Delta passenger is calling on the airline to change its policies after she says she was escorted off a flight for not wearing a bra
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Lisa Archbold says she was escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight for not wearing a bra. Her attorney, Gloria Allred, is calling for a meeting with Delta to discuss a change in policy. AdvertisementA Delta Air Lines passenger who says she was escorted off a flight for not wearing a bra is calling on the carrier to change its policy. In her letter, Allred questioned how wearing a t-shirt without a bra aligns with Delta's policy that removal could be necessary if a person's clothing causes, "an unreasonable risk of offense or annoyance." Delta Air Lines did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider sent outside US working hours.

Persons: Lisa Archbold, Gloria Allred, —, Archbold, Donald Trump, Kelly, Allred, Archbold wasn't, Glen Hauenstein Organizations: Delta Air Lines, Delta, Service, Air Lines, NBC Los, Archbold . Delta Air Lines, Business Insider Locations: Salt Lake City, San Francisco, NBC Los Angeles, Archbold

☆ A United Airlines flight from Denver to London diverted to Chicago after a crack was discovered in the Boeing 787's windshield
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A transatlantic United Airlines flight was diverted around an hour into its journey on Sunday. An airline spokesperson told BI the Boeing 787 had a crack in its windshield. AdvertisementA United Airlines plane heading from Denver to London was diverted on Sunday due to a crack in its windshield. A spokesperson for United told Business Insider that the plane "landed safely in Chicago to address a crack in one layer of its multilayer windshield." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: United Airlines, Boeing, Service, Airlines, Chicago O'Hare, United, Business Locations: Denver, London, Chicago

☆ A United Airlines flight had to turn around after one of the toilets started leaking into the cabin, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A United Airlines flight turned around after a bathroom malfunction. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA transatlantic United Airlines flight was forced to turn around on Friday after one of its toilets malfunctioned and began leaking into the cabin, the German outlet RTL first reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: United Airlines, Passengers, FAA, Service, RTL, Boeing, Business Locations: German, Frankfurt, Germany, San Francisco

☆ A British Airways jet came 'extremely close' to a drone that was flying 24 times above its legal maximum altitude, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A British Airways pilot said a drone flew "extremely close" to their aircraft at 9,600 feet. The Airbus A321 was flying at 250 mph when the drone was spotted, the MailOnline reported. An Airprox report said it was categorized as a high-risk incident. AdvertisementA British Airways jet had a close call with a drone flying more than 9,000 feet above its legal limit, safety investigators have said. In 2018, flights were halted at London's Gatwick Airport after drones were spotted close to a runway.

Persons: —, David Dunn Organizations: British Airways, Airbus, Service, London Heathrow Airport, Civil Aviation Authority, University of Dayton, Birmingham University, Gatwick Locations: London, Athens, Heathrow

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