ALERT Editor's note: While we know a plane has been quarantined at McCarran Airport outside Las Vegas, we don't yet see confirmation linking it to Ebola. – Tom
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ALERT A flight at McCarran Airport outside Las Vegas has been quarantined
An airliner that originated from New York City was held in quarantine on the McCarran Airport tarmac due to two passengers that have fallen ill possibly with Ebola, several on-board Tweets described. Several Tweets from passengers posted just after 11 a.m. Friday described people on board being stuck on the tarmac, calling it an “Ebola…
NEWS Alaska Airlines places order for ten Boeing 737-900ERs
Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced an order for ten Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes, building on Alaska’s all-Boeing fleet. As Seattle’s hometown airline, Alaska continues to invest in the region it calls home.
NEWS ‘You’re all screwed!’ Man jokes he has #Ebola, taken off plane by hazmat-suited medics
An American passenger was booted off a US Airways flight and screened after reportedly joking that he had Ebola and telling the rest of the flyers they were “screwed.” During a flight from Philadelphia to the Dominican Republic, the 54-year-old American – who remains unidentified – reportedly yelled, “I have Ebola, you are all screwed,”…
NEWS UK passengers from west Africa to be screened for Ebola
Passengers arriving at UK terminals from Ebola hit countries in western Africa will face “enhanced screening” the government has announced. Those thought to be at risk arriving from Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea will face the measures at London Gatwick and London Heathrow Airport and the Eurostar terminal in Folkestone.
NEWS Record passenger numbers for Norwegian
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has carried more than 2.2 million passengers in September 2014, an increase of 16 per cent compared to the same month previous year. The load factor was 81.4 per cent, up 3.1 percentage points.
NEWS Vistara signs on with Amadeus Altéa Suite
Vistara has announced a partnership with Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, to implement the Amadeus Altéa Suite of technology solutions. Reflecting Vistara’s belief that technology is pivotal to providing a seamless, personalised service, Amadeus technology will power Vistara’s travel reservations, inventory management, airport departure control systems, as well as revenue…
NEWS Alaska Airlines places order for to 737-900ERs
Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced an order for ten Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes, building on Alaska’s all-Boeing fleet. As Seattle’s hometown airline, Alaska continues to invest in the region it calls home.