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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ALERT Mt. Ontake volcano in central Japan erupts, injuring at least 8 people and forcing aircraft to divert flying routes to avoid billowing ash cloud – @Reuters

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LIVE Significant delay at ORD (O'Hare International Airport) More details:

This airport is experiencing arrival delays of 76 to 90 minutes due…

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LIVE Significant delay at PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) More details:

This airport is experiencing arrival delays of 16 to 30 minutes due…

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ALERT Chicago Department of Aviation reports more than 600 flights have been canceled from Saturday's schedule at O'Hare after FAA facility fire; nearly 2 dozen canceled at Midway International – @NBCNews

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ALERT Essex Police have lifted the cordon around London Southend Airport and report a suspicious bag contained trash – @BBCEssex

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VIDEO Bomb disposal team at London #Southend Aiport

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ALERT Officials at London Southend Airport say they are dealing with a 'security incident' – @BBCEssex

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NEWS British Airways adds three new routes

British Airways has added another three new routes to its 2015 Gatwick…

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NEWS Virgin Australia reveals new business cabin

Virgin Australia has unveiled a major redesign of the Business Class and…

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NEWS Air Canada to launch year round Amsterdam service

Air Canada will introduce year-round mainline service to Amsterdam from Toronto beginning…

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LIVE Significant delay at LAS (McCarran International Airport) More details:

This airport is experiencing arrival delays of 16 to 30 minutes due…

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ALERT Photo: A little over half of the American Airlines flights leaving Chicago's O'Hare terminal 3 tonight are canceled – @corybe

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