airplanes
Creep follows mom and daughter into bathroom, boards flight without boarding pass
August 16, 2024 | 11:58amLauren Benton noticed a disturbed man following her family — including her two children ages 6 and 9 — near their gate at Washington Dulles International Airport as they prepared...
Passenger kicked off flight for refusing to put $3K Louis Vuitton handbag on the floor
August 16, 2024 | 10:27amThis high-end handbag owner refused to lower her Louis.
Passenger sneaks onto 2 flights in 2 days without tickets across Europe — here's how he did it
August 15, 2024 | 3:07pmGerman authorities are investigating how a Norwegian man managed to board two fights in two days without tickets, traveling 800 miles to Sweden.
Flight diverted after pilot admits he isn't qualified to land: 'Really sorry, folks'
August 14, 2024 | 3:59pmSkyWest, a regional airline, told the Cowboy State Daily in a statement that the flight was indeed diverted and cited a lack of "correct paperwork" as the reason.
'Raw dogging' a flight could kill you, experts warn: 'One of the most dangerous trends'
August 14, 2024 | 1:02pmHaving a "raw" dog in this viral fight could be deadly.
I'm a flight attendant — it could cost me $10K if you break these rules: CashApp me or comply
August 13, 2024 | 10:54am"Please, just listen,” the American Airlines attendant implored.
Airplane etiquette rules debated: Which ones do you agree with?
August 12, 2024 | 5:08pmMore experienced travelers have some different opinions than those who aren’t raking in airline miles.
Flight attendant reveals secret hack to get the best meals on a plane: 'There is a seating strategy'
August 12, 2024 | 11:10amHere's a tip that's taking off.
Down for 'raw dogging'? Experts share upsides of forced boredom on flights
August 11, 2024 | 2:42pmLately, it seems everyone's got a raw dog in this in-flight fight.
Turbulence is getting worse on flights — but here's why one pilot says mandatory seat belts won't keep people safe
August 10, 2024 | 10:02pmTurbulence has become more frequent. It's a trend American Airlines Captain Dennis Tajer has experienced firsthand.
Experienced pilot at the controls of Brazil plane that plummeted from the sky in horror crash is ID'd
August 10, 2024 | 10:25amThe victims of the fiery plane crash in Brazil that killed all 62 passengers on board Friday included a pilot with 10 years of experience and a father traveling with...
Trump’s plane makes unscheduled landing en route to Montana rally because of ‘mechanical issues’
August 9, 2024 | 6:44pmTrump’s plane was en route to a rally in Bozeman when it was rerouted to Billings, about two hours to the east, at about 4:30 p.m.
Scary moment for Carolina Panthers as Delta flight carrying players runs off taxiway after NFL preseason game
August 9, 2024 | 6:11amWitnesses at the Charlotte airport told the outlet that the plane was carrying an unknown number of Carolina Panthers players, who had played the New England Patriots in an NFL...
Woman found dead in baggage area at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
August 8, 2024 | 1:37pmA woman died at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport early Thursday morning after she became trapped in machinery in the baggage claim area.
Air travel is safer than ever — and 'continues to get better' — despite recent midair fiascos: MIT study
August 7, 2024 | 3:33pmAviation researchers have reassured passengers that the likelihood of a deadly plane crash is just a blip on the radar.
I was bullied on a flight for busting a couple's scheme to get more room
August 7, 2024 | 10:48am"I asked them if they would prefer to sit together... I said I'm totally okay with that... they can pick the seats. But the woman immediately reacted rudely to this.
Over a dozen injured, meals thrown around cabin in horrifying scene after severe turbulence hits flight
August 7, 2024 | 10:01amThe chaotic mid-flight scenes erupted when Flight 197, which was carrying 281 passengers, encountered the rough conditions shortly after taking off from South Korea's Incheon Airport on Sunday.
Teen venturing on record solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research
August 6, 2024 | 5:38pmA Chinese-American teen is endeavoring to become the youngest person ever to complete a solo flight to all seven continents in an effort to raise money for cancer research motivated...
Plane somehow lands safely after tires burst, propeller breaks and window shatters in passenger nightmare
August 6, 2024 | 9:51amThe plane was departing the Rhourd Enous Airfield in Algeria on Saturday when one of the twin wheels’ tires gave out.
Spirit Airlines blames steep losses on 'intense' competition for budget passengers
August 1, 2024 | 3:59pmThe affordable airline reported disappointing earnings the day after it announced plans to introduce premium tickets.