Airline Ceiling Descent 
AV Web
MAY 6, 2025
Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. Nonetheless they’ll haul you into court for busting the normal descent rule.
Airline Reporter
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. But on this aircraft they kept the area open, with a ring light on the ceiling that makes it feel more like a hotel lobby. Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class.
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Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
The hourly sequence report showed Springfield had a ceiling of 100 feet obscured, a visibility of 3/8 mile and fog with a surface temperature of 30 degrees F. The forecast at our arrival time at Jefferson City was for a ceiling of 1,200′ overcast with a visibility of four miles in fog.
One Mile at a Time
JULY 25, 2025
A Southwest Airlines jet had a rather eventful flight today minutes after taking off from California, leading to injuries. Meanwhile the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the following statement: We are aware of an incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 1496. The man beside me grabbed my arm! We were all shaken up.
Fear of Landing
JUNE 27, 2025
Near Miss at Midway Flight paths for SWA2504 (orange) and ground path for LXJ560 (blue) showing The NTSB has released the preliminary report on the runway incursion which caused Southwest Airlines 2504 to perform a last-minute go-around. The weather was poor with a 200-foot cloud ceiling and visibility of half a mile/one kilometre.
Flying Magazine
MAY 21, 2025
ATC was in communication with the pilot, as the airplane entered several right- and left-hand banks and rolls and entered a steep descent while in a bank angle. The pilot requested Special VFR for low ceilings and visibility, but didnt really express to ATC the issue he was having trying to maintain clearance from the clouds, Sedor said.
One Mile at a Time
JUNE 11, 2025
That strategy seems to be a success, probably thanks to the great experience, the small cabin, the limited number of planes with first class , and the fact that the airline is based in Paris (a city popular with people who are willing to drop five figures on an airline ticket).
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