A United Boeing 787 with 176 people on board had to divert after the pilot's screens went blank over remote northern CanadaA United Airlines flight safely diverted to Chicago after cockpit displays failed mid-flight, demonstrating effective pilot navigation despite technical issues.
United Airlines flight from SFO to Chicago diverts to Denver for disruptive passengerA United Airlines flight was diverted due to an aggressive passenger behavior.
Flight to China diverts to San Francisco after pilot forgets passport, airline saysA flight to China was diverted due to a pilot's forgotten passport, leading to a temporary stop in San Francisco.
Unruly Passenger Must Pay United Airlines $20,638 for Disrupting FlightA passenger was ordered to pay United Airlines $20,638 in restitution for interfering with a flight crew, diverting the flight, and causing disruption.
L.A.-China flight diverted, delayed for hours after pilot forgets passportA United Airlines pilot's lack of a passport caused a flight diversion and significant delay, impacting 257 passengers.
A United flight diverted after a passenger's medical issue caused a 'biohazard' that made the crew vomitA United Airlines flight was diverted and deep-cleaned due to a passenger's medical issue causing crew and passengers to vomit.
A United Boeing 787 with 176 people on board had to divert after the pilot's screens went blank over remote northern CanadaA United Airlines flight safely diverted to Chicago after cockpit displays failed mid-flight, demonstrating effective pilot navigation despite technical issues.
United Airlines flight from SFO to Chicago diverts to Denver for disruptive passengerA United Airlines flight was diverted due to an aggressive passenger behavior.
Flight to China diverts to San Francisco after pilot forgets passport, airline saysA flight to China was diverted due to a pilot's forgotten passport, leading to a temporary stop in San Francisco.
Unruly Passenger Must Pay United Airlines $20,638 for Disrupting FlightA passenger was ordered to pay United Airlines $20,638 in restitution for interfering with a flight crew, diverting the flight, and causing disruption.
L.A.-China flight diverted, delayed for hours after pilot forgets passportA United Airlines pilot's lack of a passport caused a flight diversion and significant delay, impacting 257 passengers.
A United flight diverted after a passenger's medical issue caused a 'biohazard' that made the crew vomitA United Airlines flight was diverted and deep-cleaned due to a passenger's medical issue causing crew and passengers to vomit.
Ryanair to now take disruptive passengers to court in 'major clampdown' after 'inexcusable' Dublin-Lanzarote incidentRyanair is seeking damages from a disruptive passenger to hold them accountable for inconvenience caused to other travelers.
Gatwick flight chaos as police remove 'drunk and unruly' woman from plane after mid-air diversionInappropriate passenger behavior can lead to emergency landings, significant travel disruptions and implications for airline operations.
Young band returning to UK fear they will miss exams after Heathrow Airport chaosIndie band Cliffords diverted to Gatwick fear missing exams due to Heathrow Airport chaos.
Ryanair to now take disruptive passengers to court in 'major clampdown' after 'inexcusable' Dublin-Lanzarote incidentRyanair is seeking damages from a disruptive passenger to hold them accountable for inconvenience caused to other travelers.
Gatwick flight chaos as police remove 'drunk and unruly' woman from plane after mid-air diversionInappropriate passenger behavior can lead to emergency landings, significant travel disruptions and implications for airline operations.
Young band returning to UK fear they will miss exams after Heathrow Airport chaosIndie band Cliffords diverted to Gatwick fear missing exams due to Heathrow Airport chaos.
303 passengers went on an 8-hour flight to nowhere following a security threatAir India's flight was diverted back to Mumbai after a security threat, lasting over eight hours instead of its usual direct duration of 16 hours.
120 passengers endured an 8-hour flight to nowhere after high winds prevented 2 attempts at landingHigh winds forced a flight to divert twice before returning to its origin after an eight-hour journey with no landing.
No compensation for British Airways passengers on diverted 'Stanley Johnson flight'Cancellation of flight to Gatwick after diversion left passengers disappointed, with many feeling they deserved compensation.
4-hour flight to nowhere for passengers headed to Miami after a pilot became unwellA Swiss International Air Lines flight was diverted and returned to Zurich due to an ill pilot, causing cancellations and inconvenience for passengers.
303 passengers went on an 8-hour flight to nowhere following a security threatAir India's flight was diverted back to Mumbai after a security threat, lasting over eight hours instead of its usual direct duration of 16 hours.
120 passengers endured an 8-hour flight to nowhere after high winds prevented 2 attempts at landingHigh winds forced a flight to divert twice before returning to its origin after an eight-hour journey with no landing.
No compensation for British Airways passengers on diverted 'Stanley Johnson flight'Cancellation of flight to Gatwick after diversion left passengers disappointed, with many feeling they deserved compensation.
4-hour flight to nowhere for passengers headed to Miami after a pilot became unwellA Swiss International Air Lines flight was diverted and returned to Zurich due to an ill pilot, causing cancellations and inconvenience for passengers.
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to DivertA Spirit Airlines flight was shot at while attempting to land in Haiti, demonstrating the escalating violence in the region.
American Airlines engine catches fire on tarmac in Denver DW 03/14/2025An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine fire after landing in Denver, prompting an emergency evacuation but no reported injuries.
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to DivertA Spirit Airlines flight was shot at while attempting to land in Haiti, demonstrating the escalating violence in the region.
American Airlines engine catches fire on tarmac in Denver DW 03/14/2025An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine fire after landing in Denver, prompting an emergency evacuation but no reported injuries.
Former England defender Stuart Pearce treated after 'medical emergency' on flight - reportsA medical emergency led a Virgin Atlantic flight to divert to Canada, causing significant delay for all passengers, including notable ex-footballer Stuart Pearce.
Former England defender Stuart Pearce 'in good spirits' after suffering medical emergency on board a flightStuart Pearce is in good spirits after a medical emergency diverted his flight to Canada.
Former England defender Stuart Pearce treated after 'medical emergency' on flight - reportsA medical emergency led a Virgin Atlantic flight to divert to Canada, causing significant delay for all passengers, including notable ex-footballer Stuart Pearce.
Former England defender Stuart Pearce 'in good spirits' after suffering medical emergency on board a flightStuart Pearce is in good spirits after a medical emergency diverted his flight to Canada.
SpaceX's Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship exploded shortly after takeoff, prompting the FAA to divert flights from Florida airports due to falling debris.
8-hour flightmare after Boeing 737 Max bound for Iceland was diverted to Scotland when strong winds stopped it landingStrong winds in Iceland forced a flight from the Canary Islands to divert to Scotland after two failed landing attempts.
'Nervous flyer' who mixed Xanax with alcohol and urinated in aisle, forcing flight to divert to Dublin Airport, appears in courtA flight to New York was diverted due to a passenger becoming unruly after combining alcohol and Xanax.
SpaceX's Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon MuskSpaceX's Starship exploded shortly after takeoff, prompting the FAA to divert flights from Florida airports due to falling debris.
8-hour flightmare after Boeing 737 Max bound for Iceland was diverted to Scotland when strong winds stopped it landingStrong winds in Iceland forced a flight from the Canary Islands to divert to Scotland after two failed landing attempts.
'Nervous flyer' who mixed Xanax with alcohol and urinated in aisle, forcing flight to divert to Dublin Airport, appears in courtA flight to New York was diverted due to a passenger becoming unruly after combining alcohol and Xanax.
International Delta flight to Rome diverted back to Boston after being struck by lightning: FAADelta Air Lines flight to Rome struck by lightning, safely returns to Boston.
Flights near Turks and Caicos were diverted in the moments after Starship explosionSpaceX's Starship rocket experienced a significant failure during a test launch, leading to FAA warnings and flight diversions due to falling debris.
International Delta flight to Rome diverted back to Boston after being struck by lightning: FAADelta Air Lines flight to Rome struck by lightning, safely returns to Boston.
Flights near Turks and Caicos were diverted in the moments after Starship explosionSpaceX's Starship rocket experienced a significant failure during a test launch, leading to FAA warnings and flight diversions due to falling debris.
Ryanair to take disruptive passengers to court in 'major clampdown'Ryanair is pursuing damages from a passenger for disruptive behavior that caused a flight diversion, impacting 160 others.
A flight had to abort 2 landings and divert to another country after its navigation systems faced GPS jammingGPS jamming caused two aborted landings of a Ryanair subsidiary flight, leading to safe diversion to Brno due to navigation issues.
Pol O Conghaile: Why Ryanair's zero-tolerance policy is the right approach in dealing with unruly passengersRyanair is suing a disruptive passenger for €15,000 due to flight diversion caused by their behavior.Airlines are increasingly addressing passenger misconduct through legal action.
Ryanair is suing someone it said forced a flight to divert - as it says it will take action against 'disruptive passengers personally'Ryanair is suing a disruptive passenger after a flight diversion, highlighting a clampdown on unruly behavior.
Ryanair to take disruptive passengers to court in 'major clampdown'Ryanair is pursuing damages from a passenger for disruptive behavior that caused a flight diversion, impacting 160 others.
A flight had to abort 2 landings and divert to another country after its navigation systems faced GPS jammingGPS jamming caused two aborted landings of a Ryanair subsidiary flight, leading to safe diversion to Brno due to navigation issues.
Pol O Conghaile: Why Ryanair's zero-tolerance policy is the right approach in dealing with unruly passengersRyanair is suing a disruptive passenger for €15,000 due to flight diversion caused by their behavior.Airlines are increasingly addressing passenger misconduct through legal action.
Ryanair is suing someone it said forced a flight to divert - as it says it will take action against 'disruptive passengers personally'Ryanair is suing a disruptive passenger after a flight diversion, highlighting a clampdown on unruly behavior.
The smell of 100 pigs in the hold pushed a Boeing 787 into an unexpected diversion during a Transatlantic crossingA KLM flight diverted to Bermuda due to an unbearable smell from pigs in the cargo hold, resulting in significant delays for passengers.
Transatlantic Delta Air Lines passengers had an unexpected layover in Ireland to have an 'unruly customer' removedA Delta flight from Paris to Atlanta diverted to Dublin due to an unruly passenger, resulting in significant delays for passengers.
A flight was diverted after a mouse jumped out of a meal tray and ran awayA Scandinavian Airlines flight was diverted safely to inspect and change aircraft after a mouse appeared during meal service.
Passengers endured a 9-hour flight to nowhere after a Boeing 777 developed a problem over the AtlanticA British Airways flight to Costa Rica turned around due to a minor technical issue, resulting in a longer-than-expected journey back to London.
After making an emergency landing in Kazakhstan, a Boeing 777 got stuck in the mud. Over 300 passengers then waited 20 hours to be rescued by another airline.A Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted to Kazakhstan for a medical emergency, leaving over 300 passengers stranded after the plane got stuck on the runway.
Transatlantic Delta Air Lines passengers had an unexpected layover in Ireland to have an 'unruly customer' removedA Delta flight from Paris to Atlanta diverted to Dublin due to an unruly passenger, resulting in significant delays for passengers.
A flight was diverted after a mouse jumped out of a meal tray and ran awayA Scandinavian Airlines flight was diverted safely to inspect and change aircraft after a mouse appeared during meal service.
Passengers endured a 9-hour flight to nowhere after a Boeing 777 developed a problem over the AtlanticA British Airways flight to Costa Rica turned around due to a minor technical issue, resulting in a longer-than-expected journey back to London.
After making an emergency landing in Kazakhstan, a Boeing 777 got stuck in the mud. Over 300 passengers then waited 20 hours to be rescued by another airline.A Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted to Kazakhstan for a medical emergency, leaving over 300 passengers stranded after the plane got stuck on the runway.
A Delta flight from Tampa to Boston was diverted to ConnecticutDelta flight from Tampa to Boston diverted to Connecticut due to a mechanical issue, ensuring passenger safety was prioritized.
Atlanta-bound flight from San Jose diverted following reported bird strike, officials sayA Delta flight from San Jose to Atlanta was diverted back due to a bird strike, but there were no injuries.
A Delta flight from Tampa to Boston was diverted to ConnecticutDelta flight from Tampa to Boston diverted to Connecticut due to a mechanical issue, ensuring passenger safety was prioritized.
Atlanta-bound flight from San Jose diverted following reported bird strike, officials sayA Delta flight from San Jose to Atlanta was diverted back due to a bird strike, but there were no injuries.
Man kicks, tries to choke flight attendants in CA, feds say. 'Airplane is going down'A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight caused a diversion due to disruptive behavior, including fighting with crew members and threatening other passengers.
4 Alaska Airlines flight attendants were taken to hospital after reporting an 'unidentifiable odor' that caused plane to divertAlaska Airlines flight diverted due to four crew members feeling unwell from an unidentified odor, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Delta flight with 281 passengers diverted to JFK after a customer medical issue said to be diarrheaDelta flight diverted from Boston to Rome due to a passenger's medical issue involving severe diarrhea, marking the second such incident in a year.