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Report: Quality Of Airline Travel Continues To Plummet

"Customer Expectations Have Been Lowered"

Domestic airlines are enjoying the healthiest passenger loads they've seen in some time... and, judging by the results of a report released Monday, many of those same carriers are doing a lowsy job of handling the increased business.

ATC Strike Leaves Brazilian Airports In Chaos

Commercial Aviation Near Standstill

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva originally gained political fame as a union leader. He is now playing hardball with air traffic controllers due to their slowdowns and strikes.

Pilot Disagreement May Be Key In March 7 Indonesian Airliner Accident

Disagreement Resulted in "Absentmindedness From the Cockpit"

A senior investigator announced Sunday his preliminary findings indicate the two pilots of a Boeing 737-400 had argued moments before the Garuda Airlines jet crashed at Yogyakarta Airport in Indonesia.

Asia-Pacific Officials Agree To Curb Airline Pollution

Australia Takes Lead In Effort

The 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative (APEC) forum agreed Friday to reduce airline pollution using a variety of measures, including limiting the number of planes circling airports waiting to land, reported MedIndia.

Sudanese Man Arrested After Hijack Attempt

Police: Hijacker Was "Mentally Ill"

The Sudanese man armed with a knife who hijacked Sudan Airways flight 111 Friday was arrested by special forces after the pilot convinced him to allow the plane to land in Khartoum, the plane's original destination, reported Reuters.

FA Arrested For Carrying Handgun Onto Flight

Faces Concealed Weapon Charge

A United Airlines flight attendant was arrested at Dulles International Airport over the weekend for allegedly carrying a concealed handgun aboard a flight from Atlanta.