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1 week ago

I'm a flight attendant - never wear this on a plane unless you want to be soaked in pee

Peeing at 30,000 feet can be a challenge, especially in cramped, often unclean airplane lavatories.

Fashion & style

Portland food

1 week ago

Authorities swarm Hawaiian Airlines plane just before takeoff after passenger overheard 'making threat' at San Diego airport

A bomb threat was reported on a Hawaiian Airlines flight, prompting emergency response and the arrest of a passenger at San Diego airport.

Brooklyn

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BREAKING: Huge Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Multiple Injuries Reported

A large ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring passengers and prompting a significant rescue operation.

A flight attendant broke his leg restraining a passenger who tried to open a door mid-flight

A passenger attempted to open an emergency exit midflight, leading to a flight attendant's injury and subsequent intervention by crew.

Swiss cabin crew member dies after smoke problems forced emergency landing

A Swiss International Air Lines crew member died following an emergency landing caused by engine issues and smoke inside the plane.

UK news

Helmeted hooligan causing chaos at airport is tackled to the ground in dramatic citizen's arrest, wild video shows

UK news

A flight attendant broke his leg restraining a passenger who tried to open a door mid-flight

A passenger attempted to open an emergency exit midflight, leading to a flight attendant's injury and subsequent intervention by crew.

Swiss cabin crew member dies after smoke problems forced emergency landing

A Swiss International Air Lines crew member died following an emergency landing caused by engine issues and smoke inside the plane.

UK news

Helmeted hooligan causing chaos at airport is tackled to the ground in dramatic citizen's arrest, wild video shows

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#sexual-assault

Travel

Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on American Airlines Flight

Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

Travel

Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on American Airlines Flight

Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

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3 weeks ago

Experts' tips to not get 'stranded' at Newark Airport: 'Avoid any connections through EWR'

Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are experiencing significant delays due to staffing shortages and operational disruptions.

NYC parents

4 weeks ago

UK travellers could face drinking bans in airports soon amid rise in incidents

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary argues for new airport alcohol limits to reduce disorderly behavior on flights, proposing a restriction of two drinks per passenger.

UK news

Inside flight attendant training for fires, crashes and chaos

The increase in flight anxiety among passengers is alarming, with nearly 90% expressing fear of flying, significantly impacting flight attendants' roles in ensuring safety.

Mental health

fromwww.amny.com

Thinking of renting a limo in New York? DMV sets new limo policy in time for prom season | amNewYork

According to Mark J.F. Schroeder, commissioner of the DMV, the new law aims to ensure passengers are familiar with safety features in case of emergencies.

Cars

Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings

Advances in plane design and effective evacuation procedures contributed to the survival of all passengers and crew after the crash.

Plane Flips Over in Toronto, and Migrants Trapped in Panama Hotel

All 80 passengers survived the Toronto plane crash, with only 18 injuries reported.

Boston food

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.

fromFast Company

Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings

Advances in plane design and effective evacuation procedures contributed to the survival of all passengers and crew after the crash.

Plane Flips Over in Toronto, and Migrants Trapped in Panama Hotel

All 80 passengers survived the Toronto plane crash, with only 18 injuries reported.

Boston food

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.

more#aviation-safety

#air-travel

UK news

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.

Nearly 300 passengers evacuated from Delta flight after engine catches fire just before takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight was evacuated after an engine fire erupted just before takeoff, but all passengers were safely evacuated.

Mental health

Alcohol, anxiety, and abuse: Flight attendants say travelers are more freaked out than ever

London

London Heathrow-bound BA flight makes emergency landing as toxic fumes leave passengers sick at 30,000ft

Miscellaneous

Severe turbulence forces Miami-bound Scandinavian Airlines flight to return to Europe: VIDEO

UK news

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.

Nearly 300 passengers evacuated from Delta flight after engine catches fire just before takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight was evacuated after an engine fire erupted just before takeoff, but all passengers were safely evacuated.

Mental health

Alcohol, anxiety, and abuse: Flight attendants say travelers are more freaked out than ever

London

London Heathrow-bound BA flight makes emergency landing as toxic fumes leave passengers sick at 30,000ft

Miscellaneous

Severe turbulence forces Miami-bound Scandinavian Airlines flight to return to Europe: VIDEO

Intoxicated person plan needed on Tube - coroner

Transport for London must prioritize safety measures for intoxicated passengers following a tragic accident in the Tube network.

#flight-emergency

Portland food

Alaska Airlines flight forced to evacuate due to smelly fumes in cockpit

SF parents

Frontier Airlines offers $500 vouchers and refunds to passengers after a 'hard landing' in Puerto Rico

Portland food

Alaska Airlines flight forced to evacuate due to smelly fumes in cockpit

SF parents

Frontier Airlines offers $500 vouchers and refunds to passengers after a 'hard landing' in Puerto Rico

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Legal experts weigh in on Delta's $30,000 'no strings attached' payment to passengers after crash-landing incident

Delta is compensating passengers with $30,000 each after a flight incident, prioritizing customer care and support.

fromwww.euronews.com

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, over 30 likely dead

Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, with at least 32 survivors reported from 67 passengers on board.

Los Angeles

California flight disrupted after passenger allegedly 'bit another person'

Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

Boston food

Passenger's foot crushed by runaway beverage cart on nightmare flight: lawsuit

Miscellaneous

Bird strike forces plane from NYC's LaGuardia Airport to make emergency landing

Legal experts weigh in on Delta's $30,000 'no strings attached' payment to passengers after crash-landing incident

Delta is compensating passengers with $30,000 each after a flight incident, prioritizing customer care and support.

fromwww.euronews.com

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, over 30 likely dead

Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, with at least 32 survivors reported from 67 passengers on board.

Los Angeles

California flight disrupted after passenger allegedly 'bit another person'

Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

Boston food

Passenger's foot crushed by runaway beverage cart on nightmare flight: lawsuit

Miscellaneous

Bird strike forces plane from NYC's LaGuardia Airport to make emergency landing

more#aviation

London

fromIrish Independent

Heathrow Airport: flights to resume later today as counter-terror police lead probe into fire

Heathrow Airport is resuming flights after a power outage, prioritizing repatriation for diverted passengers, with a full operation expected to resume shortly.

#emergency-landing

Dallas Cowboys

American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

American Airlines flight diverted due to engine fire, leading to a safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Smoke,' F.A.A. Says

Delta flight returned to Atlanta due to reported smoke, leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers.

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Boston food

Delta flight returns to Boston Logan due to 'smoky odor' in cabin

A Delta flight returning to Logan Airport due to a smoky odor caused a significant delay for passengers.

Miscellaneous

Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; crew member, 10 passengers hospitalized

Emergency landing in Graz due to engine issues; 1 crew member airlifted, 10 passengers seek medical care.

Dallas Cowboys

American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

American Airlines flight diverted due to engine fire, leading to a safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Smoke,' F.A.A. Says

Delta flight returned to Atlanta due to reported smoke, leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers.

Boston food

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Delta flight returns to Boston Logan due to 'smoky odor' in cabin

A Delta flight returning to Logan Airport due to a smoky odor caused a significant delay for passengers.

Miscellaneous

Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; crew member, 10 passengers hospitalized

more#emergency-landing

Pittsburgh Steelers

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A rain of rockets and bullets': Survivors of Pakistan's train hijacking

Baloch separatists hijacked the Jaffar Express in Pakistan, leading to numerous fatalities among passengers during the attack.

#security-incident

Travel

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Man detained after allegedly attempting to board Jetstar flight at Avalon airport with gun

A man attempted to board a Jetstar flight with a gun, causing alarm but was detained without injuries.

Miscellaneous

Which flights are scheduled to leave Gatwick South Terminal amid evacuation?

London

Gatwick Airport evacuates 'large part' of south terminal over 'security incident'

Travel

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Man detained after allegedly attempting to board Jetstar flight at Avalon airport with gun

A man attempted to board a Jetstar flight with a gun, causing alarm but was detained without injuries.

Miscellaneous

Which flights are scheduled to leave Gatwick South Terminal amid evacuation?

London

Gatwick Airport evacuates 'large part' of south terminal over 'security incident'

more#security-incident

World news

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What Happens When a Passenger Dies Mid-flight? The Answer May Surprise You

Airline protocols for managing in-flight deaths vary, raising concerns when a passenger died next to others on a flight.

#plane-crash

New footage shows Delta plane flipping over in fiery crash landing in Toronto

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed at Toronto Pearson airport, flipping over and leaving several injured, amidst dramatic passenger escapes.

'Everything just kind of went sideways:' Passenger recounts plane crash landing at Toronto airport | CBC News

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed in Toronto, injuring 18 passengers, including healthcare worker Pete Carlson, who provided aid post-accident.

2 passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto | CBC News

Two passengers are suing Delta Air Lines after a crash landing in Toronto, citing negligence and seeking damages for injuries sustained.

New footage shows Delta plane flipping over in fiery crash landing in Toronto

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed at Toronto Pearson airport, flipping over and leaving several injured, amidst dramatic passenger escapes.

'Everything just kind of went sideways:' Passenger recounts plane crash landing at Toronto airport | CBC News

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed in Toronto, injuring 18 passengers, including healthcare worker Pete Carlson, who provided aid post-accident.

2 passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto | CBC News

Two passengers are suing Delta Air Lines after a crash landing in Toronto, citing negligence and seeking damages for injuries sustained.

TfL is bringing back this iconic feature of London's old Routemaster buses

Transport for London is trialling a new ding sound on buses to enhance passenger safety by alerting them before departure.

London

How patronising': rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure times

London music

fromTime Out London

TfL is bringing back this iconic feature of London's old Routemaster buses

Transport for London is trialling a new ding sound on buses to enhance passenger safety by alerting them before departure.

London

How patronising': rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure times

more#public-transport

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JUST IN: Stunning Video of Toronto Airplane Crash Emerges

All 80 passengers survived the Delta flight crash landing at Toronto International Airport, despite the aircraft's fuselage being upside down.

Emergency crews responded quickly to control flames and assist passengers in a chaotic situation.

#flight-incident

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Boston

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

Miscellaneous

A group of Frontier Airlines passengers are suing, saying they were kept on a 'smoke-filled' plane for nearly an hour

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

8 injured as Delta flight overturns on landing in Toronto

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Boston

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

Miscellaneous

A group of Frontier Airlines passengers are suing, saying they were kept on a 'smoke-filled' plane for nearly an hour

fromwww.mercurynews.com

East Bay (California)

8 injured as Delta flight overturns on landing in Toronto

more#flight-incident

fromIndependent

Airlines paid out thousands of euro in compensation after dozens of passengers sued over food or drink burns

Since the EU Court of Justice ruling in 2019, there has been a notable increase in personal injury claims against airlines for incidents involving hot food or drinks.

Miscellaneous

Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued

Chaos erupted aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston when a man started bashing a window and several seats, prompting passengers to intervene.

Digital life

#elizabeth-line

London

Appeal after person's hand caught in train doors

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

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Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

London

Appeal after person's hand caught in train doors

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

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Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

Second Southwest Flight In a Week Makes Emergency Landing In Bay Area

Southwest Airlines experienced two emergency landings this week due to mechanical issues, raising safety concerns and triggering FAA investigations.