Several outbreaks, including SARS, measles, influenza, and tuberculosis, have occurred during air travel. During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, concern over outbreaks has ...

Flight attendants are aware of a passenger's status and any special requests or issues relating to mobility. Off-duty pilots, ...

The field of aircraft boarding and ground operations optimisation has witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Researchers have developed innovative strategies that not only reduce the time ...

A mock aircraft opened in the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this week to help travelers with disabilities become more familiar with boarding a plane ahead of a flight. The 33-foot-long ...

Jet bridges optimize the boarding process and are more convenient for passengers Airlines will often avoid using jet bridges to save costs Specific fees are charged to airlines for jet bridge usage ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlotte-based reporter Ted Reed covers airlines and airline labor. Travel experts say that when you take your seat in an ...

WILMA is no longer just a cartoon character from “The Flintstones.” In aviation circles, it’s shorthand for Windows, Middle and Aisle, United Airlines’s newly released passenger boarding system for ...

London Gatwick Airport is starting a two-month test of new methods to speed up aircraft boarding while reducing queues. By combining digital displays with new boarding sequences based on seat number, ...