#flight-safety

#flight-safety

A double chime sound is the pilot signalling to the cabin crew that the plane has gone through 10,000 feet of altitude. After passing 10,000 feet and the double chime rings, cabin crew can move around more freely.

A new application of ADS-B technology, called SafeRoute+, enhances flight deck awareness and improves flight safety, minimizing delays and reducing carbon footprints.

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.

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.

Following the midair collision over the Potomac River that claimed 67 lives, fliers are experiencing heightened flight anxiety, particularly at Reagan National Airport.

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'.

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.

Air Canada Flight 1702 was diverted to Des Moines after reports of smoke in the cockpit, landing safely around 4 p.m.