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2 days ago

Airline Issues Statement After Arman Tsarukyan Booted from Plane

Arman Tsarukyan was removed from an American Airlines flight for refusing to take his assigned seat during taxiing.
US news
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Arman Tsarukyan reportedly thrown off flight; American Airlines responds

Arman Tsarukyan was ejected from an American Airlines flight for not complying with safety regulations during taxiing.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Your Spirit Airlines tickets could soon be worthless

Spirit Airlines faces potential collapse, risking ticket value and customer resources amid ongoing financial struggles and rising operational costs.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Passenger drank 'mind-boggling' amount of alcohol before sexually assaulting cabin crew member on Ryanair flight

A woman described her sense of safety as 'completely shattered' after being sexually assaulted while working as cabin crew on a Ryanair flight.
Miami food
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Just How Drunk Should a Cruise Ship Allow You to Be?

American cruise lines promote excessive drinking while also holding responsibility for passenger safety.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This Is Why You Should Always Take a Picture of Your Checked Bag, According to Travel Experts and Frequent Fliers

"We always recommend that clients photograph their luggage before a trip, including the exterior of the bag, the luggage tag, and the contents inside," Rob Merlin, a travel advisor at SmartFlyer, stated. This practice not only aids in identification but also provides peace of mind and serves as evidence for insurance purposes in case of loss or damage.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair

The UK Covid-19 vaccine payment scheme for injured individuals needs urgent reform, including increased payouts and removal of the 60% disability threshold.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Carnival Cruise Line ordered to pay $300,000 for serving over a dozen shots of tequila to passenger before she fell down the stairs | Fortune

The jury found that Carnival Cruise Line was negligent in serving Diana Sanders more than a dozen shots of tequila, leading to her serious injuries after a fall.
Miami
#flight-safety
#aviation
Humor
fromDefector
4 days ago

"Strong Fish Smell In Cabin," And Other Pilot-To-Ground Texts | Defector

Pilots are skilled professionals who use technology like ACARS for communication and reporting during flights.
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
2 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Businessman sues British Airways for 50k claiming cut fingers caused nightmares'

A businessman is suing British Airways for over 50,000 due to injuries and psychological trauma from an incident on a flight.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Man left with serious injuries after falling from plane' at Manchester Airport

The Independent covers critical stories in the US, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

What Travelers Need to Know about Insurance for a Cruise-and What It Won't Cover

"We commonly see travelers buying coverage without fully understanding what is included and excluded. We always recommend that cruisers opt for comprehensive coverage versus medical-only plans and also consider cruise-specific policies like the ones featured on our website."
Travel
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Public health
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Drunk Ryanair passenger jailed after forcing pilot to abort landing

A man was jailed for 10 months for aggressive behavior on a Ryanair flight, forcing the pilot to abort landing due to safety concerns.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

How Truck Accident Injuries Are Evaluated for Compensation - Social Media Explorer

Truck accidents can cause severe physical and psychological injuries, necessitating comprehensive medical care and accurate documentation for treatment and legal processes.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

MAPPED: How the Air Canada plane crash caused chaos for East Coast travelers

An airplane crash at LaGuardia Airport led to over 600 flight cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers across multiple airports.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

MAPPED: How the Air Canada plane crash caused chaos for East Coast travelers

An airplane crash at LaGuardia Airport led to over 600 flight cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers across multiple airports.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Canada news

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Air Canada crash at LaGuardia Airport: What happened, who were the victims?

Two fatalities occurred when an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport during landing.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation

Austrian bailiffs seized a Ryanair aircraft at Linz airport after the airline refused to pay €890 in court-ordered compensation and legal costs for a delayed flight.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

BA pilot arrested over claims he secretly made sexual videos of woman

A 31-year-old man on suspicion of voyeurism when asked about reports that a BA pilot had been accused of filming sex sessions with up to 16 women without their consent, before sharing the footage online. The Met said the arrest, on Thursday, came after a woman in her 20s alleged that videos had been taken of her and then distributed without her consent.
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Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ryanair insists we failed to board a phantom flight

Ryanair diverted a storm-affected flight to Manchester, denied passenger compensation by falsely claiming the flight landed in Dublin, then reversed its position only after external intervention.
#air-passenger-rights
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Suing a Business for Personal Injury? Here's What You Need to Know

The most important concept in any personal injury case is "negligence." You can't simply sue a business because you got hurt on their property; you have to prove that they did something wrong. To win your case, you generally need to show that the business had a duty to keep you safe, that they failed in that duty, and that their failure directly caused your injury.
Law
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man accused of sexually assaulting two women on Heathrow flight

Umran Nasser, 54, is accused of touching two women on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to London on November 25 last year. Nasser, of Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, east London, pleaded not guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on Friday.
UK news
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family who were locked in Dublin Airport toilet for 50 minutes get compensation

A Co Kildare family was trapped inside an airport toilet for almost an hour and had to be rescued by firefighters who forced the door.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
#aviation-accident
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Crash survivors share horrors a year after plane crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Crash survivors share horrors a year after plane crashed, flipped at Toronto's Pearson airport | CBC News

Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

What flexible airline refund policies really mean - and how to avoid common rebooking mistakes

Middle Eastern airlines' emergency booking waivers following Iran strikes offer limited flexibility, functioning as temporary operational tools rather than genuine ticket flexibility, with significant restrictions based on booking method and purchase timing.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
US news
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Firm-Owned Plane Crash Leaves No Survivors; Founder's Wife, An Attorney, Among Deceased - Above the Law

A private plane linked to Houston law firm Arnold & Itkin crashed during takeoff in Bangor, Maine, killing all aboard including Tara Arnold.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Private jet with 8 aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, FAA says

BANGOR, Maine -- A private aircraft carrying eight people crashed on takeoff Sunday night at Maine's Bangor International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed around 7:45 p.m., and there was no immediate word on the conditions of those aboard. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The crash occurred as New England and much of the country grappled with a massive winter storm. Bangor had undergone steady snowfall Sunday along with many other parts of the country.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane

"Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,"
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Jet2 barred 2 passengers after an in-flight brawl - and it's coming for their wallets

Jet2 issued lifetime bans to two passengers after a midair brawl forced a diversion and will seek reimbursement for the diversion costs.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

A Year After the DCA Midair Collision, Are Flights Safer? - Washingtonian

Since the collision on January 29, 2025, between an American Airlines flight from Wichita and a military helicopter on a training ride, military pilots have had to broadcast their precise GPS-based location data to other aircraft and to air traffic control, something they frequently skipped before the crash. The FAA has also barred all but the most essential helicopter traffic along the Potomac near the airport.
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