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1 week ago

French holiday camp accuses Vueling of discrimination against Jewish teens

Legal complaint filed against Vueling by holiday camp organizers over removal of Jewish teenagers from flight.
Social justice
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Flight attendant who filmed underage girls using the bathroom sentenced to 18.5 years in prison

Estes Carter Thompson III was sentenced to 18.5 years for secretly filming minors in airplane restrooms, impacting their innocence and sense of safety.
Mental health
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane's engines mid-flight relives "most consequential three seconds of my life"

An ex-pilot attempted to disable a flight's engines after using psychedelics, expressing deep remorse and a desire to raise mental health awareness.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Casey Bloys Won't Fly in Nathan Fielder's Plane

"To be honest, while I was watching it and seeing the actors sign on for it, I don't know that I would do that. I'm more cautious."
Television
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Why Flight Attendants Won't Lift Your Carry-on Into the Overhead Bin-and 8 Solutions for Packing Lighter

Traveling with a carry-on avoids checked baggage, but flight attendants typically cannot assist with heavy bags due to safety concerns.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Flights from London to Doha and Dubai cancelled after US strikes Iran

Flights from London to Dubai and Doha have been cancelled due to US military action against Iran.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

British wellness couple posted Goodbye India' video before fatal plane crash

A British couple posted a magical farewell video from India moments before the Air India flight that they were scheduled to take tragically crashed.
London startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

137 passengers endured 4 stops and an overnight stay, only to end up back where they started 32 hours later

Condor flight 1234 faced extreme weather conditions leading to a 32-hour ordeal with multiple diversions and failed landing attempts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Nathan Fielder Slams FAA in CNN Sit-Down on Air Crashes

So, I assume between you two, there's things you probably don't share too.
Podcast
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

SFO-Bound United Flight Aborts Takeoff In Beijing After Engine Catches Fire

Passengers reported hearing a loud bang as United Airlines flight 889's engine caught fire during takeoff at Beijing Capital International Airport on Monday.
Manchester United
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Bay Area woman allegedly groped on flight from SFO claims American Airlines failed to stop known sexual predator' from striking again

Morgan’s lawsuit claims that after her report, American Airlines engaged in victim-blaming by asking her why she hadn’t reported the incident during the flight.
Black Lives Matter
fromVulture
3 months ago

A Scaredy-Cat's Guide to The Rehearsal Season-Two Premiere

Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' second season examines anxiety in aviation, highlighting how communication failures among pilots contribute to flight safety issues.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Flight passenger slams 'sneaky' travelers who vape in airports: 'You aren't fooling anyone'

Hearing the announcement and then hitting your vape again is mind-boggling, and shows zero situational awareness. You aren't fooling anyone and you're a joke that deserves consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Germanwings crash: ceremonies mark 10th anniversary of crash DW 03/24/2025

"The shock of Germanwings crash compounded by horror of deliberate cause. Investigators surmised that the co-pilot, who suffered from depression, had intentionally crashed the plane."
Germany news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Preliminary report into Pearson airport Delta crash details wing breaking off, fire | CBC News

"It is too early to draw conclusions as to the causes of this accident," the board said in a news release Thursday.
Toronto startup
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Canada news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Delta offers $30,000 to each passenger on jet that flipped in Toronto

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000 compensation to passengers of a regional jet crash, with all 80 onboard surviving, thanks to effective safety measures.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Canadians injured in Delta plane crash in Toronto sue airline in U.S. court | CBC News

Nine Canadians are suing Delta Air Lines for severe injuries from a crash due to alleged crew negligence.
Canada news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Delta offers $30,000 to each passenger on jet that flipped in Toronto

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000 compensation to passengers of a regional jet crash, with all 80 onboard surviving, thanks to effective safety measures.
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Travel
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Passengers spent 8 hours on a transatlantic flight that turned around about 300 miles from North America

Virgin Atlantic flight returned to UK after 8 hours due to hydraulic issue.
Travel
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Flying with a child in your lap can be dangerous - here's what experts suggest instead: 'People don't understand the risk'

Flying with a child on an adult's lap poses significant risks, particularly during turbulence or in accidents.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

What pilots say could have caused a Delta plane to flip belly up

The Delta plane crash in Toronto highlights the critical role of aircraft design and safety measures, as all passengers survived despite the crash.
fromeuronews
6 months ago

South Korean police raid Jeju Air offices as crash probe continues

The Transport Ministry revealed that data extraction from the cockpit voice recorder has been completed, while a damaged flight data recorder is set to be analyzed in the US.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

East Bay man arrested after allegedly assaulting flight attendants after takeoff

Authorities have arrested a 30-year-old Bay Area man for assaulting Frontier Airlines flight attendants, leading to a flight diversion and serious federal charges.
San Francisco
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