The pilot shortage, which has been building for several years, has greatly inflated. The aviation industry and global air travel have surged in the post-pandemic era. Airlines have expanded their fleets, extended their reach...
Category: Airport Runway, Tarmac and AOA incidents
Gate Checked Luggage – How Does It Get Inside The Plane?
September 21, 2022
We have all heard the announcements by the airline staff asking for passengers to “gate check” luggage because the flight is full. We’ve also seen people drop off strollers and other bags just before the door to...
No Bumpers = Big Injuries (Airport Metal Motor Vehicle Mayhem)
August 23, 2022
Airport trucks with no bumpers can result in big injuries. You may have noticed that many motorized vehicles zipping around the runways do not have bumpers like passenger cars. These luggage tugs, service vehicles,...
Crush and Amputation Injuries at the Airport Runways
July 14, 2022
Having won and settled cases involving airport construction, vehicle, and luggage tug crush injuries, Doug Landau is alerted of similar incidents across the country. Airport construction is far more complicated than...
The Dulles International Airport (IAD) announced their investment of $675 million in a new concourse by 2026 – the most significant upgrade in the airport’s history! While there are two other international...