When an Allegiant Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Peoria was speeding down the runway and the nose lifted too soon, pilots aborted the takeoff. That August incident – in which a bolt was found to be insecure – led the budget carrier to inspect all of its aircraft. While the company deemed its planes were in working order, a new report suggests that might not be the case. [More]
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Feds Once Again Increase Scrutiny Of Allegiant Airlines After Repairs For Unsecured Bolts
By Ashlee Kieler 10.28.15
Allegiant Airlines Plans To Inspect All Planes After Yet Another Flight Disturbance
By Ashlee Kieler 8.27.15
Last month, federal regulators announced they had stepped up scrutiny of budget carrier Allegiant Airlines after a string of in-flight disturbances and accusations from a pilot’s union of poor safety standards. Now, after yet another issue, the airline says it plans to inspect its entire fleet. [More]
Allegiant Under Increased Scrutiny From Regulators After Latest Flight Disturbance
By Ashlee Kieler 7.30.15
After a string of in-flight disturbances and accusations from a pilot’s union of poor safety standards, the Federal Aviation Administration has stepped up its scrutiny of budget carrier Allegiant Airlines. [More]