Melanie Kraft

Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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NEWS WestJet launches host of Canadian connections from Gatwick

WestJet has announced new non-stop service from London Gatwick to six Canadian…

NEWS Veteran accuses American Airlines of stopping him & service dog from boarding flight

A Marine Corps veteran says he and his dog were stopped from boarding an American…

NEWS Lufthansa set to rollout Wi-Fi across medium-haul fleet

From early summer 2016, Lufthansa will be the first network airline in…

NEWS WTTC: African open skies key to reaching tourism potential

African states must work together to open the continent’s skies in order…

NEWS Flight #LX318 A320 wingtip collided with mobile stairs at Zurich airport last thursday

Flight LX318 to A320 wingtip collided with mobile stairs (motorized) during pushback…

ALERT Delta #DL73 to Atlanta holding since departure from Amsterdam. Live:

UPDATE 10:33UTC Delta #DL73 safely landed at Amsterdam Schiphol after one engine…

NEWS Magna Carta flown first class to New York by British Airways

British Airways has flown Britain’s most celebrated charter - the Magna Carta…

NEWS Etihad Airways links with Chapman Freeborn for luxury travel deal

Etihad Airways has unveiled a new partnership with leading global aircraft charter…

BREAKING Germania #ST1938 from Norwich is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE 07:48UTC Confirmation Germania flight #ST1938 safely landed in London Gatwick after…

Security alert at Amsterdam Schiphol airport

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VIDEO Final Landing & Takeoff of a British Airways Boeing 737-400 today in Scotland (Glasgow)

On Monday 21st September 2015 British Airways Operated their final 737 flight…

NEWS Ryanair is to open two new bases, at Santiago (Spain) and Milan (Malpensa)

The low cost airline Ryanair will open a new base at Milan…