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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Emirates becomes the biggest airline to crack down on power banks

Emirates prohibits passengers from using power banks on flights starting October 1, 2023, in response to a spike in lithium battery-related incidents, with strict regulations in place.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations and deal with 'location spoofing' after US strikes in Iran

Airlines are canceling and rerouting flights due to increased safety concerns stemming from military activity in the Middle East.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Aviation shake-up: Airbus surges ahead of Boeing DW 06/16/2025

The Air India Flight 171 crash underscores the inherent risks of air travel, despite its overall safety reputation.
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fromABC7 Chicago
3 months ago

Passenger jet forced to abort takeoff with seconds to spare in new close call at LaGuardia Airport

Improper clearance led to a near collision at LaGuardia Airport just before a major travel period.
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fromInsideHook
3 months ago

Why This Latest Air Traffic Controller Kerfuffle Should Scare You

Newark International Airport currently poses safety concerns following a brief system outage that left controllers unable to communicate with incoming flights.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

The Real ID deadline is finally here. How bad will it get at airports as long-delayed rules hit?

After nearly two decades of delays, implementation of the Real ID program to affect air travel is starting. Expect gradual rollout and possible additional screenings.
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fromVulture
3 months ago

Nathan Fielder Made a Better Sully Biopic Than Sully

In just the first two episodes of The Rehearsal season two, Nathan Fielder has proven to be a sexy bad boy of premium TV, bravely veering into whatever damn genre he pleases.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

American Airlines 'blamed' mom who was sexually assaulted by known serial predator: lawsuit

American Airlines is accused of victim-blaming and failing to protect a passenger from a known sexual predator during a flight.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Delta Plane at Orlando Airport Catches Fire, Sending Passengers Hastily Evacuating Down Slides as Fire Trucks Rush Across Tarmac

A Delta plane caught fire during departure at Orlando International Airport, but all 282 passengers and 12 crew members were evacuated safely.
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