United Airlines CEO says Newark Airport is 'absolutely safe'
United Airlines (UAL) CEO Scott Kirby tried to assuage flyers’ concerns about the chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport, saying that the major New Jersey hub is “absolutely safe.” Kirby delivered the message in an email to customers on Monday, following two weeks of crippling disruptions at the airport, where many air traffic controllers took leave after recently losing contact with planes for a brief period. The technology and staffing issues — along with a pre-scheduled renovation of a runway — have caused major delays and forced United Airlines to...
Budget airline begins deportation flights
Avelo Airlines, a budget carrier, began deportation flights from Arizona on Monday under contract with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Flights departed from the Mesa Gateway Airport outside Phoenix, according to The Associated Press, which added that the company will use three Boeing 737-800s for the removals.
‘Bomb threat’ to Ryanair flight in Belgium triggers delays and diversions
At least 11 flights have been diverted and others seriously delayed after an apparent bomb threat was made against a Ryanair flight to Brussels-Charleroi in Belgium. The aircraft at the centre of the scare was Ryanair flight FR6313, which touched down at 10.52am local time, after a journey from Faro in Portugal. The Boeing 737 is believed to have had 170 passengers on board. Shortly afterwards the airport was closed, with many aircraft diverted. Pegasus from Istanbul was the first flight diverted to the main airport in Brussels, just 31...
Ryanair plane makes emergency landing after 'bomb threat'
All flights to and from Brussels South Charleroi Airport have been halted A Ryanair flight had to carry out an emergency landing after a received "bomb threat". The plane is now grounded at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) in Belgium following its journey from Porto, Portugal. The airport has confirmed that a "bomb threat was triggered" this morning and a security cordon has been put in place around the aircraft. At present, all those on board have remained inside the aircraft, and all flights to and from the airport have...
Ryanair flight grounded after 'bomb threat' in mid-air with passengers on board
Ryanair flight grounded after 'bomb threat' in mid-air with passengers still on board A Ryanair flight has been grounded after a "bomb threat" was made in mid air, with passengers ordered to stay aboard the plane as investigations continue A Ryanair aircraft was forced to be grounded following a "bomb threat" mid-flight, with all passengers instructed to stay on board as the investigation proceedings unfold. Currently stationed at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) in Belgium, the flight, having originated from Porto, Portugal, sits idle.
Ryanair 'bomb threat' mid-air grounds flight as passengers stuck on plane
Passengers on board a Ryanair flight have been kept on board since landing this morning after a bomb threat was made. A Ryanair flight has been grounded after a "bomb threat" was made in mid air, with passengers ordered to stay aboard the plane as investigations continue. The aircraft is currently at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) in Belgium after the flight from Porto, Portugal, arrived, reports the Mirror. The airport has confirmed in a statement a "bomb threat was triggered" this morning and emergency services have erected a safety...
Ryanair 'bomb threat' as flight makes emergency landing sparking runway closure
A Ryanair flight has been forced into an emergency landing after a "bomb threat" was made. The passengers are reportedly trapped on the aircraft at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA). The runway at the Belgium airport has been closed as the authorities battle to gain control of the situation. The airport released a statement confirming the flight from Porto performed the emergency landing after a "bomb threat was triggered". The emergency services have erected a safety perimeter around the aircraft and the runway has been closed as investigations into the...
Ryanair flight grounded after bomb threat on board
A bomb threat on board a Ryanair plane has suspended all flights and closed a runway at Brussels Airport. The alert was sounded on a flight that arrived at Brussels South Charleroi Airport from Porto shortly before 11am today. A spokesperson for Ryanair told Metro the bomb threat was a hoax. They added that all passengers have bee disembarked from the flight. No flights are departing or arriving the international airport but the terminal has not been evacuated. Nathalie Pierard, spokesperson for the airport, told The Brussels Times: ‘The plane...
Ryanair 'bomb threat' grounds flight as passengers stuck and runway closed
A Ryanair flight has been grounded after a "bomb threat" was made in mid air, with passengers ordered to stay aboard the plane as investigations continue. The aircraft is currently at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) in Belgium after the flight from Porto, Portugal, arrived. The airport has confirmed in a statement a "bomb threat was triggered" this morning and emergency services have erected a safety perimeter around the aircraft. Local police have currently ordered all its 166 passengers have been kept aboard the plane and all incoming and departing...
US to cut minimum tariff on China shipments from 120% to 54%, China lifts ban on Boeing deliveries - Newsquawk US Market Open
• White House Executive Order said US will cut the minimum tariff on China shipments from 120% to 54%, and a minimum flat fee of USD 100 is to remain. • European bourses are modestly firmer while US futures dip into the red. Focus this morning has been on Bloomberg reporting, which suggests China is to lift its ban on Boeing deliveries after the US-China tariff pause. • DXY takes a breather to the benefit of other G10s; Antipodeans lead. • A subdued Dollar provides some modest strength for XAU/base...