Airlines

Transportation 2024-04-23T12:41:47Z

See one of the world's biggest aircraft 'graveyards' where planes go to die — and airlines can dissect them for parts

Pinal Airpark is commonly known as the boneyard where aircraft go to die, but there's more going on besides just dismantling old jets.
Military & Defense 2024-04-23T11:07:47Z

Thousands of planes have run into issues with jammed GPS signals while flying over Eastern Europe, and some people are blaming Russia

Planes reported about 46,000 instances of problems with their satellite navigation over the Baltics during an eight-month period, The Sun reported.
Travel 2024-04-22T14:53:43Z

Etihad's mammoth Airbus A380 has returned to the US after nearly retiring. Take a look at its exclusive $24,000 'The Residence' first-class suite.

Etihad Airways' A380s house a one-of-a-kind first class suite called "The Residence." It has three separete rooms, complete with a bed and shower.
Travel 2024-04-21T10:58:01Z

Many airlines have 'stopover' programs that let travelers tour a city between connecting flights, and some will even pay for a hotel — here's how to book them

Airlines have capitalized on a trend of people booking super-long layovers to give them time in a hub city. Its like a vacation within a vacation.
Travel 2024-04-19T12:50:14Z

One of the world's only 5-star airlines seems to be considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery

Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong flag carrier, surveyed business-class passengers about potential sustainability initiatives.
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Travel 2024-04-19T11:28:37Z

An Air New Zealand passenger was left with a broken leg in the air for over 6 hours after severe turbulence

A 47-year-old Air New Zealand passenger was visiting the bathroom 30 minutes into a seven-hour flight when severe turbulence lead to a bad leg break.
Travel 2024-04-19T09:59:38Z

Video shows the moment a man shone a laser pointer at an aircraft, risking 'catastrophic consequences,' and leading to a prison sentence

A police officer said Andrew Wilson "recklessly endangered the lives of hundreds of innocent people."
Transportation 2024-04-19T09:23:28Z

Emirates told cabin crew to report for duty during historic Dubai flood despite government's stay-at-home warning, report says

As the UAE saw its largest rainfall in 75 years and the government told people to stay at home, Emirates encouraged its cabin crew to report for duty.
Transportation 2024-04-18T15:27:06Z

A Russian airline that ditched an Airbus A320 in a Siberian wheat field last year is abandoning plans to rescue the jet

A low-fuel situation forced the pilots to ditch the A320 in a Siberian wheat field seven months ago, and now its getting scrapped for good.
Transportation 2024-04-18T12:17:10Z

American Airlines is preparing for summer travel with new premium onboard amenities — take a look

American Airlines is debuting a new front-row flagship suite, new bedding, and enhanced dining options.
Transportation 2024-04-17T20:00:38Z

Boeing whistleblower said the company threatened him and other engineers to keep quiet about safety concerns

A Boeing whistleblower told a panel of lawmakers that the company has retaliated against his voicing of safety concerns, including physical threats.
Transportation 2024-04-17T14:10:35Z

American Airlines pilots say there's been a 'significant spike' in safety problems

The Allied Pilots Association said incidents included tools being left in wheel wells, and collisions between aircraft being towed or tugged.
Travel 2024-04-16T09:02:02Z

Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.

After seven years, German flag carrier Lufthansa is finally launching its long-overdue cabin upgrades on flights to North America starting in May.
Transportation 2024-04-12T09:00:02Z

Global airlines are governed by strict 'freedoms of the air' dating back 80 years. They've created some funky routes.

The internationally agreed upon air "freedoms" govern how global airlines can operate across borders. These make international connectivity possible. 
Transportation 2024-04-11T11:50:15Z

All of Boeing's over 100,000 employees could be surveyed by investigators about its safety culture

Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chair, said it previously surveyed all 20,000 Norfolk Southern employees after last year's train derailment.
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Travel 2024-04-11T10:40:12Z

An Alaska Airlines passenger has watched his lost AirTag fly between 37 cities for months after it fell out of his bag

Éric Béteille said his AirTag fell out of his luggage on an Alaska Airlines flight, and has been stuck in the cargo space for the last nine months.
Travel 2024-04-09T12:18:58Z

Airbus and Boeing's problems spell bad news for the cost of your summer vacation

IATA expected this summer to break records for air travel. But delivery delays at Boeing and a flaw in engines used on Airbus jets mean fewer planes.
Travel 2024-04-09T10:17:34Z

An Airbus A320neo in service under a year lost part of its tail after it wasn't parked properly and collided with a jet bridge

Austrian Wings reported that the jet, less than a year old, wasn't parked properly and rolled away before the collision.
Travel 2024-04-08T13:11:03Z

A United flight was diverted after a dog pooped in the aisle, and staff spent 2 hours cleaning it up

A Reddit user said the ground crew spent over two hours trying to clean the carpet with paper towels, adding that the smell never went away.
Transportation 2024-04-08T12:30:07Z

Demand for air travel is soaring, but it seems to be a less popular choice for Americans

Demand for air travel rose by 8.9% in North America in Feburary, far lower than the increase in other parts of the world, IATA found.
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