Tag: pilots
Prolonged Delta Pilot Contract Discussions May Adversely Affect Travelers
Delta’s pilot union has recently updated members that the anticipated fast tracking of upcoming contract negotiations will not occur as expected. This carries significant consequences for travelers, considering one clause in the existing contract is playing a role in the airline’s operational difficulties. In this post: Delta pilots won’t expedite their contract discussions Delta pilots…
British Airways Flight from India Encounters Food Poisoning Situation Impacting All Three Pilots
British Airways Pilot Affected by Food Poisoning New information has emerged regarding an incident involving a recent British Airways flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to London (LHR), designated flight BA276, operated by a Boeing 777-200ER. This flight has a duration of approximately 11 hours, which necessitates having three pilots in the cockpit to alternate resting periods…
Icelandair Pilot’s Unexpected Flyover Results in License Cancellation
Several weeks back, a retirement flight of an Icelandair pilot went viral when he opted for an unauthorized flyover of his hometown, surprising local residents. While it seems like an endearing gesture in theory, it wasn’t received well in practice. There’s now an intriguing update, as authorities have acted against both pilots involved in the…
SWISS Cabin Crew Alert Authorities About Pilots’ Overindulgence in Alcohol During Layover
Two SWISS A220 pilots violate alcohol regulations during Geneva layover AeroTELEGRAPH reports on an incident that has recently emerged, concerning an event from May 2026 involving a SWISS Airbus A220 crew during a layover in Geneva. There are stringent rules regarding alcohol consumption by pilots, including legal blood alcohol limits while flying and the mandatory…
