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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LIVE Important delay at LGA (LaGuardia Airport)

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

LIVE Important delay at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport)

This airport is experiencing arrival delays of 31 to 45 minutes due…

ALERT Photo: Travelers outside of London's Luton airport as police investigate 'suspicious package' – @freddie_dolton

Hadn't even got my luggage before we were evacuated from Luton airport..…

ALERT Photo: Crowd at Luton airport after terminal evacuated reportedly because of a security alert – @jimblakey

Chaos at Luton airport. The terminal is evacuated after a security alert.…

LIVE Important delay at SFO (San Francisco International Airport)

A Ground Delay Program has been issued affecting flights arriving between 08/09:00…

LIVE Important delay at BWI (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport)

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

NEWS Dubai Airports outlines further expansion plans at Al Maktoum International

Dubai Airports today welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…

NEWS Russia threatens to close airspace in response to sanctions

Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has warned the country could close airspace…

NEWS Dubai Airports outlines further expansion plans at Al Maktoum International

Dubai Airports today welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin…

NEWS United Airlines welcomes first Boeing 787-9 to North America

United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery…

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