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#southwest-airlines
fromFortune
3 days ago
US news

Southwest passengers fly out of seats as jet drops 300 feet in 36 seconds in response to an alert about a nearby plane

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
London startup

Charging your device on a Southwest flight is about to get more complicated

Southwest Airlines is restricting power bank use on flights starting May 28 due to fire hazard risks.
Chicago
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Southwest flight lands safely after close call at Chicago Midway Airport, airline says

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a precautionary go-around to safely avoid a conflict with another aircraft during landing.
fromFortune
3 days ago
US news

Southwest passengers fly out of seats as jet drops 300 feet in 36 seconds in response to an alert about a nearby plane

Chicago
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Southwest flight lands safely after close call at Chicago Midway Airport, airline says

A Southwest Airlines flight had to perform a precautionary go-around to safely avoid a conflict with another aircraft during landing.
#air-india
London startup
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Air India plane bound for London crashes on takeoff at Ahmedabad

An Air India flight headed to Gatwick airport has crashed during takeoff in Ahmedabad, with over 100 people on board.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From bird strike to sabotage, experts offer range of theories for India air crash

Investigators must assess multiple factors in the Air India flight AI171 crash, including potential thrust loss and pilot error.
London startup
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Air India plane bound for London crashes on takeoff at Ahmedabad

An Air India flight headed to Gatwick airport has crashed during takeoff in Ahmedabad, with over 100 people on board.
#delta-airlines
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Plane makes emergency landing in Iowa after passenger tries to open door during flight, police say

A passenger was "in a fight with our flight attendant right now, trying to open the emergency exit," the pilot radioed the tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
US news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Two London Gatwick flights endure mid-air emergencies within a minute and are forced to land

British Airways flight BA2203 declared a full emergency due to toxic fumes in the cabin, leading to a return to Gatwick after circling for 45 minutes.
UK news
#aviation
Chicago Blackhawks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Passengers scream for their lives after plane struck by one natural disaster after another: 'I am still in shock'

Passengers on an Indian flight experienced severe turbulence, hail, and a bird strike, but the pilot managed a safe landing despite the damages.
Chicago Blackhawks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Passengers scream for their lives after plane struck by one natural disaster after another: 'I am still in shock'

Passengers on an Indian flight experienced severe turbulence, hail, and a bird strike, but the pilot managed a safe landing despite the damages.
#british-airways
UK news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Flight attendant reportedly found naked during flight from SFO

A British Airways flight attendant was arrested after being found naked in a business-class bathroom mid-flight.
UK news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Flight attendant reportedly found naked during flight from SFO

A British Airways flight attendant was arrested after being found naked in a business-class bathroom mid-flight.
#delta-air-lines
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000 to passengers of Flight 4819 after the crash, ensuring no negative impact on their rights.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

It happened again: Delta passengers endured a 5-hour flight to nowhere, ending up back at JFK

Safety protocols led to Delta's Boeing 767 returning to JFK after a potential engine issue, causing significant delays for passengers.
Atlanta Falcons
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Video: Delta Plane Engine Fire Prompts Passengers to Evacuate on Slides in Orlando

Delta Air Lines flight 1213 experienced an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation with no injuries reported.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Delta Offers $30,000 to Passengers on Plane That Crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000 to passengers of Flight 4819 after the crash, ensuring no negative impact on their rights.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Why more than 50,000 passengers have booked on 'flights to nowhere' from UK airports like Heathrow and Gatwick

When they come off the aeroplane at the end of the day, there's tears of emotion. You hear things like, 'I'm a changed woman thank you so much, I can go and visit my grandchildren in Australia'.
London food
#air-travel
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Code Red! Crew members using these cryptic phrases during a flight could mean something is very wrong

Law
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Frontier Airlines passenger who punched window and was restrained by crew and other fliers is charged

Unruly passenger Raul Ramos Tamayo could face prison after damaging aircraft midflight.
Canada news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Delta plane crash latest: Airline offers $30K to passengers with 'no strings attached'

Extreme weather conditions leading to significant snowfall may have affected flight operations leading up to Delta Flight 4819's crash.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

Can You Move to an Open Seat on a Plane? We Asked Flight Attendants.

Changing seats without permission on a flight is considered rude and can violate aviation regulations.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Code Red! Crew members using these cryptic phrases during a flight could mean something is very wrong

Canada news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Delta plane crash latest: Airline offers $30K to passengers with 'no strings attached'

Extreme weather conditions leading to significant snowfall may have affected flight operations leading up to Delta Flight 4819's crash.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents

A woman was convicted for sneaking onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy switched wife off Newark flight after claiming airport was safe: 'I needed her to fly'

Duffy's attempt to justify changing his wife's flight fueled debate over Newark's safety, sparking criticism and a clarification from the DOT about scheduling, not safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

MP claims Red Arrows could crash thanks to solar farms

The Independent emphasizes the importance of quality journalism in addressing critical issues and informing the public without paywalls.
DC food
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Flight attendants dish on how they know you're breaking this flying rule

Flight crews are aware when passengers vape in lavatories due to smoke detection systems.
#airplane-mode
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

Here's what actually happens when you don't put your plane on airplane mode when flight attendants tell you to

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Digital life

Here's what actually happens when you don't put your plane on airplane mode when flight attendants tell you to

#newark-airport
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC parents

I'm nervous about running into delays and other issues at Newark airport. BI's aviation reporter made me feel better.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC parents

I'm nervous about running into delays and other issues at Newark airport. BI's aviation reporter made me feel better.

NYC politics
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Flights thrown into chaos after terrifying close call at busy airport

Newark Airport faces reduced flights due to safety concerns from recurrent power outages.
Manchester United
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

United Airlines Jet Clips Wing of Another at SFO, Emergency Crews Respond

A United Airlines plane at San Francisco International Airport clipped another plane's wing while pushing back, but no injuries were reported.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Air Canada flight from Toronto to Las Vegas makes emergency landing after smoke reported in cockpit | CBC News

Air Canada Flight 1702 was diverted to Des Moines after reports of smoke in the cockpit, landing safely around 4 p.m.
Canada news
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Smoke billows on LAX runway after flight aborts takeoff over 'unstable nose wheel'

Hawaiian Airlines flight safely aborted takeoff due to an unstable nose wheel, prompting FAA investigation.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Hudson River helicopter crash: Doomed tourist chopper did not have a black box; some wreckage still not recovered | amNewYork

The helicopter crash into the Hudson River lacked flight recorders, complicating the investigation.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Drunk passenger arrested at airport after being booted from plane, punching wall outside gate

The AFP will allege the man, 37, was intoxicated as he boarded a flight bound for Melbourne," AFP said in a statement.
UK news
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Man detained after reportedly biting and striking other passengers on flight bound for LAX

A man was detained on a Delta flight for allegedly assaulting fellow passengers, highlighting ongoing issues with unruly behavior on flights.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

These Are the Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World, According to a Study

The most turbulence-prone flight route is between Mendoza, Argentina and Santiago, Chile, which has a 4 EDR higher metric than its nearest competitor.
World news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Future flight attendants learn critical evacuation skills on aircraft at Fanshawe College | CBC News

Flight attendant training is crucial, rigorous, and key to ensuring passenger safety during emergencies.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Toronto's Pearson airport back to normal operations after plane crash | CBC News

A spokesperson for Toronto’s Pearson airport stated that operations are back to normal a week after the crash landing, with the reopened runway and ongoing cleanup.
Toronto
#aviation-incident
#ryanair
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

A Ryanair Boeing plane caught fire on a runway in Italy while taxiing for takeoff

Both recent incidents involving Ryanair highlight potential maintenance issues that raise safety concerns.
fromIndependent
10 months ago
UK news

'If they take away our Prosecco, what next?' Mixed reactions to Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's proposed crackdown on boozy behaviour

Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

A Ryanair Boeing plane caught fire on a runway in Italy while taxiing for takeoff

Both recent incidents involving Ryanair highlight potential maintenance issues that raise safety concerns.
fromIndependent
10 months ago
UK news

'If they take away our Prosecco, what next?' Mixed reactions to Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's proposed crackdown on boozy behaviour

fromNew York Post
7 months ago

American Airlines flight from LaGuardia makes emergency landing at JFK after bird damages engine: 'I thought I was gonna die'

'I thought I was gonna die,' said Amy Stamper, a passenger from Tennessee. 'I was scared. I thought I was gonna die. There were a couple of small explosions. And there was a fire.'
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 months ago

Alaska Airlines jet lands safely at LAX after losing tire on takeoff from D.C.

Alaska Airlines Flight 309 landed safely at LAX after losing a tire on takeoff, with no injuries reported among passengers.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

Airlines are suspending flights to Haiti after a Spirit plane was hit by gunfire

Flights to Haiti were suspended after Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes were hit by gunfire during operations, prioritizing passenger safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

ABC reporter Mark Willacy was onboard the flight, noting a large bang and sharp shudder during takeoff. The plane struggled to gain altitude, indicating something was amiss. Following this alarming incident, the aircraft established a loop and returned to Sydney, guided by the calm commands of the flight crew who explained the engine situation to passengers. Their reassurance and adherence to emergency protocols were pivotal during this distressing event.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Pilot Dies

A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing after the pilot died mid-flight from a medical emergency.
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