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Just when you thought your weekend plans were safe, air traffic controllers decided to lift their weekend strike—how generous of them! But don't get too comfortable just yet; they're still hinting at more disruption with potential strikes on the 20th and 22nd. Because why not keep us all on the edge of our seats? Curious about the latest developments and what this means for travelers? Check out the full scoop here: https://ift.tt/qMASK0l.

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What's the right level of transparency? Share too much info too soon and you could cause unnecessary concern, confusion, erode trust, etc. Share information too late and the result could be the same negative results. Get transparency right and you build trust, alleviate fears, avoid confusion, and more I was flying on Delta last week coming home from a great onsite planning event. 10 mins before we're set to start boarding thunder booms through the terminal. It starts to rain. The Delta representative comes over the speaker - "We won't be able to start boarding on time due to lightning. Thanks for your patience." Half the flight immediately texted or called to give someone a heads up. People started debating how bad the storm was, when it would clear, and if the lightning was really that bad. 10 minutes later - exactly on time - we were cleared to board. Boarding was smooth. Everyone who texted home to say we'd be late sent a update - "just kidding, we're on time." Flight crew is closing the overhead bins and going through their final checks. Pilot comes over the speaker - "We're a little delayed. The crew is a little behind in loading bags due to the storm, but we should still land at our destination on time." How many people texted home again? He was right. We landed a few minutes early. Was Delta too transparent? Or just transparent enough? As it turned out, they could have shared none of the behind the scenes info, and it would have been a perfect flight from our perspective. To share or not to share, that is the question. What's your experience with the benefits and risks of transparency?

Spike in #LithiumBattery fires on U.S. planes raises alarms. With incidents occurring nearly twice a week, the FAA urges more awareness and safety measures. Learn more about the growing risk as holiday travel peaks. #TravelSafety #FAA https://lnkd.in/dMy75Hks

📌 Opening an Obstructed Airway: A Life-Saving Skill In emergencies, a blocked airway can mean the difference between life and death. Acting quickly and effectively is critical. Here's a simple guide: 1️⃣ Assess the Scene: Ensure the area is safe and check the person's responsiveness. 2️⃣ Recognize the Obstruction: Look for choking signs such as inability to speak, wheezing, or cyanosis. Basic airway management skills are essential for healthcare providers and the public alike. Stay prepared to make a difference! #AirwayObstruction #LifeSavingSkills #EmergencyResponse #BasicLifeSupport

In 2023, a total of 1020 air transportation occurrences (accidents and incidents) were reported to the TSB, an increase of 14% over the previous year. For more info: https://ow.ly/ipNZ50ShQXt #Statistics #AviationSafety #AviationIndustry #TSBAir

The holiday season is here, and so are the air delays and cancellations! President Sharon B. DeVivo explains the ongoing air traffic control shortage on WABC-TV and shares how Vaughn College is training the next generation of air traffic controllers to help relieve industry pressure in the future. Watch the full segment here: https://lnkd.in/g5Zr22bH

Today's massive IT outage had a significant impact on global air travel, resulting in over 3,000 flight cancellations and delays affecting 30% of flights. The stark contrast in air traffic patterns over the US this morning compared to yesterday highlights the scale of the disruption. This incident underscores the critical need for robust IT infrastructure and contingency planning within the aviation industry. It's a reminder of how interconnected and vulnerable our systems are, and the importance of having effective risk management strategies in place. 🙌

What a powerful message for anyone to take! I often say you can’t give anyone something that you don’t have…If you don’t have love for yourself, how can you love another? If you don’t have the knowledge how can you educate others? The easiest way to make my point has been using money as an example. If you do not have a dollar or euro or peso or whatever, you cannot give anyone a dollar. It’s that simple. 🩷Learn to love yourself so that you can love others, educate yourself so that you can teach others, fill your cup so you may overflow into others cups.

The more you understand these initiatives and their impacts, the easier the conversation is with your passengers on a bad weather day. If you plan ahead to mitigate these impacts, that conversation gets even easier.