Danny Dezanek of Spring Grove recalled being in the back of a small Cessna airplane as a child and being “terrified for the ...

Study findings Out of the 1,220 participating pilots, 93.3% were French, 51.3% held the position of captain, and 90.9% were male. The average age was about 45 years; about 44% operated long-haul ...

How airlines and pilot training programs focus on safety Byrnes said one of the most exciting evolutions in commercial airline training is the emphasis carriers have increasingly placed on mentorship.

Pilot feels the air pressure Capt. Wolf, son of an airline pilot, started flying at 15 and has been a major airlines pilot 27 years. He’s been captain since 2017. His ID stays private.

READ MORE: What to Pack in an Airline Pilot’s Flight Bag Many major U.S. airlines still prohibit pilots from having beards, citing safety concerns about oxygen mask seals.

Frontier Airlines is investigating one of its pilots after a passenger took to social media to complain about his red Donald Trump hat being worn onboard.

What Happens Next Frontier Airlines will make a determination on the pilot once its investigation concludes. Update 4/7/25, 9:27 a.m. ET: This story was updated with new remarks by Brian Wahlstrom.

Troy Merritt, a pilot for a major U.S. airline, returned from his 30th birthday trip in Croatia in October 2022 — sailing on a catamaran, eating great food, socializing with friends — and cried.

The first flight, United 857 on March 14 from SFO to Shanghai, was delayed “due to one of the pilots not having their passport,” a representative for the airline told SFGATE. Just over a week ...

The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), which represents more than 79,000 pilots at 42 U.S. and Canadian airlines, said Tuesday that it has "concerns" about Trump's nominee to be FAA ...

Base pilot salaries at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit The annual base pay for budget airline pilots is based on their contractual monthly guarantees and seniority. They can vary from about ...

Pilots at low-cost Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines make less than those at mainline giants, but they can still earn a base pay of up to $270,000 annually.