Qantas inaugurates A380 service to LAX
Qantas flight 93 touched down at Los Angeles International Airport early yesterday, completing the airline’s first A380 flight from Melbourne, Australia. The world’s biggest jetliner was greeted by public officials and Hollywood celebrities, including John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Report: computer glitch caused Qantas plunge
Last week, a Qantas Airbus A330 bound for Perth, Australia from Singapore made an emergency landing in Learmonth, Australia after the aircraft experienced a sudden change in altitude resulting in injuries. While cruising at 37,000 feet, it suddenly gained altitude then dropped 1,000 feet down in a little over a minute. Initial reports blamed it on turbulence.
Echoes of aviation disasters in this morning’s Qantas B747 emergency
A Qantas B747-400 was forced to make an emergency landing in Manila after a large hole appeared in the fuselage and the cabin depressurized. That brings back memories for David Burns.
Is premium economy the next business class?
Premium economy class — a hybrid service that offers a slightly larger seat than coach class, with an upgraded meal — is coming to a plane near you. So is the directive from your company’s travel manager to sit in it.
Jet blows tires, aborts takeoff from LAX
A 747 carrying 232 passengers blew four of its tires during take off at Los Angeles International Airport late Monday.