Flight attendants report unprecedented bad behavior aboard airlines
Instances of unruly behavior have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic. The FAA on Tuesday said it received about 3,271 reports… Read More »
Airline passenger could be fined $13K for drinking, face mask violations on flights
A passenger on a flight from San Diego to Las Vegas in January may be fined up to $13,000 for… Read More »
Why abusive incidents on US flights have surged recently?
Reports of abusive or violent incidents on US flights have surged recently. Pandemic-linked factors are driving the behaviour – and… Read More »
Passengers bringing their own alcohol is a big problem says American Airlines CEO
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker told employees he understands their frustrations over the growing trend of passengers slipping their own… Read More »
U.S. government prepares to issue landmark report on UFOs
The US government, once openly dismissive of UFO sightings that for decades sparked the popular imagination, is poised to issue… Read More »
Passenger accused of trafficking his own special needs daughter
A man accused of human trafficking his special needs daughter is speaking out, highlighting the need for training on an… Read More »
U.S. airlines and flight attendants want stiffer penalties for unruly passengers
A JetBlue Airways flight bound for New York returned to the Dominican Republic in early February after a passenger allegedly refused to… Read More »
U.S. Airlines report 3,000 unruly passengers this year
Airlines have reported about 3,000 cases of unruly passengers to US aviation authorities this year as bad behaviour on flights… Read More »
Delta flight from L.A. to New York diverted to Detroit after passenger became “threat”
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York was diverted to Detroit Thursday night after a passenger… Read More »
Media claims organized crime groups have infiltrated Qantas to facilitate illegal activities
Qantas said it was “disturbed” by claims that some staff may have been involved in organised crime following an Australian… Read More »
Ryanair flight to Dublin diverted due to security threat
A Ryanair flight travelling from the Republic of Ireland to Poland diverted to Germany due to a potential security threat,… Read More »
Russia approves Air France, Lufthansa routes avoiding Belarus
Air France (AIRF.PA) and Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) have received approval from Russia for flight routes to the country that avoid Belarusian airspace, the airlines said… Read More »
Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight
A former US airline pilot has admitted committing a “lewd, indecent, or obscene act” during a flight last year. Michael… Read More »
Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety
Russia’s foreign ministry has condemned the EU’s call for Europe-based airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace, calling it completely irresponsible. Spokeswoman… Read More »
What impact could tougher action against Belarus have?
The EU has agreed to ramp up sanctions against Belarus, following the forced landing of a plane flying over its… Read More »
Belarus airline scraps flights amid EU freeze-out
Belarusian national carrier Belavia cancelled flights to eight countries on Thursday, as more EU states applied airspace restrictions in response… Read More »
EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
The EU has decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies after a flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday… Read More »
Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »
Belarus ‘diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist’, opposition says
A Ryanair plane from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus for several hours on Sunday, with activists saying it… Read More »
Global aviation system tested by Belarus jetliner diversion
Global aviation faces its biggest political crisis in years after Belarus scrambled a fighter and flagged what turned out to… Read More »
Europeans threaten to limit Belarus air traffic after ‘state piracy’
European leaders threatened to limit international air traffic over Belarus and possibly target its ground transport as well, after a… Read More »
How to stop ransomware attacks?
A fuel tank is seen at Colonial Pipeline’s Linden Junction tank farm in Woodbridge, N.J., on May 10. For cybersecurity… Read More »
American, United, Delta suspend flights to Israel amid fighting
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have suspended flights to Israel through Thursday amid rising violence in the… Read More »
TSA Shares Tips for 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published some tips on Thanksgiving and holiday travel this year, helping people to be as… Read More »
Police Nab Thieves Who Stole $6 Million in Designer Merchandise From JFK Airport
Police in New York have busted a robbery ring responsible for stealing more than $6 million worth of designer merchandise from John… Read More »