Miguel Praga

🚨 Jet2 Boeing 737 crew flying from Newcastle, England to Tenerife Sur reported about 15 drunk passengers, requiring police on arrival. Given priority for landing, passengers were greeted by Guardia Civil and airport security. The incident was shared by air traffic controllers via their X account.

✈ Air France will introduce Economy Comfort seats on flights starting May 6, offering more space than standard economy class, prioritized boarding, an upgraded meal, and free seat selection. Loyal travelers with various Air France card levels can reserve these seats up to 72 hours before departure. The introduction of Economy Comfort means fewer seats than in the previous Economy due to the increased space per seat.

✈ Southwest Airlines, the world's largest low-cost carrier, will start charging for checked baggage from May 28, sparking significant user protests in the United States. Historically, the airline offered competitive prices through strategies like flying to secondary airports, high aircraft rotation, selling tickets directly online, and operating a single fleet of Boeing 737s. However, with major airlines like Delta, United, and American closing the price gap and European low-cost carriers generating additional revenue through ancillary services, Southwest faces financial struggles. This shift to charge for previously free services may impact Southwest's brand identity, but as Ryanair's success suggests, safety and price remain the most crucial factors for airlines.