WHAT CAUSED HEATHROW AIRPORT TO CLOSE A fire at an electrical substation in west London prompted a power outage that led to the closure of the United Kingdom’s busiest airport. At least 120 flights that were in the air had to be diverted to other airports, and a Heathrow spokespersonContinue Reading
If airports weren’t already a hellscape, TikTok has found a way to make them worse. Welcome to airport theory, a viral delusion that suggests you can roll up to the airport 15 minutes before boarding, waltz through security, and still make your flight with time to spare. No stress, noContinue Reading
With luggage, as with most things, luxury is relative. To some, it means you have a Travelpro Platinum Elite (it’s got “pro” and “elite” right there in the name!), while for others if you’re not rolling a Louis trunk, you’re either doing the quiet luxury thing or you’re a brokeContinue Reading
In Copenhagen, the hum of bicycle wheels replaces the din of city traffic, setting the tone for a city that thrives on sustainability and slow living. Renowned for its outstanding cycling infrastructure, the Danish capital offers visitors a refreshingly intimate way to experience its neighbourhoods – on two wheels. TheContinue Reading
“Sustainability is a top priority as airports transition from fossil fuels to greener alternatives,” said Mr Brad Moore, Swissport International’s CEO, Asia Pacific. However, while electrification holds great promise, he noted that insufficient charging infrastructure across the region remains a significant barrier, complicating the adoption of green solutions. He describedContinue Reading
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Many of us have witnessed unusual and even antisocial behavior at an airport or on a flight. These may range from benign acts such as sleeping on the floor or doing yoga in front of the flight informationContinue Reading
On Thursday morning, President Donald Trump appeared to place the blame for a midair collision that killed 67 people on the previous administration’s approach to hiring aviation professionals. But experts and investigators involved with the crash, which also involved a military helicopter, say the next few weeks will see investigatorsContinue Reading
Investigators are scrambling to figure out why a military helicopter and a passenger airplane collided and plunged into the Potomac River in Washington DC late Wednesday, the first major US air crash in 16 years. From the little that’s known, human error likely played a role, raising questions about aContinue Reading
