Cancellation chaos and the return of LAX jetpack man

Published: Aug. 5, 2021, 5:13 a.m.

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This week saw a slew of flight cancellations across the US due to weather, strikes, and labour shortages, as well as the return of LAX\\u2019s now-notorious jetpack man.

In this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, host Adam Thorn and reporter Hannah Dowling discuss the current labour crisis with US carriers following a dramatic ramp-up in travel demand.

Plus, the team unveils Airbus\\u2019 new A350 freighter development as the planemaker looks to take on Boeing in the ever-growing cargo market, and the latest development in Lilium\\u2019s flying taxi.

Finally, the crew reveals the details of the latest sighting of LAX\\u2019s mysterious \\u2018jetpack man\\u2019, who was again spotted thousands of feet above the ground by flight crew on approach to the airport.

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