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After Alaska Airlines planes bump runway, a scramble to 'pull the plug'

On the morning of Jan. 26, as two Alaska Airlines flights from Seattle to Hawaii lifted off six minutes apart, the pilots each felt a slight bump and the flight attendants at the back of the cabin heard a scraping noise.

Tribune News Service · Feb 20, 2023

American Airlines pilots agree to appear before NTSB in runway close-call investigation

DALLAS — American Airlines pilots who declined recorded interviews with federal aviation safety investigators after a close-call on a runway in New York have backed down and will talk.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

Pilots involved in JFK near miss subpoenaed after refusing interview

Cockpit tapes have also been recorded over after 13 January close call at New York airport

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

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United flight from Hawaii plunged to within 800ft of Pacific Ocean

Plane heading for San Francisco took steep dive shortly after takeoff in dramatic incident in mid-December

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2023

Traveler was pumped for Australian vacation, but he was booked to Sidney — in Montana

He thought he was bound for his dream vacation to Sydney, Australia, where he would depart for a cruise and finally get the chance to see kangaroos, according to media reports.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Plane, bus collide at LAX, sending 4 people to hospital

LOS ANGELES — Five people were injured at Los Angeles International Airport when a jet and a shuttle bus collided on the tarmac Friday night, sending four of those people to the hospital.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023

Five injured after American Airlines jet and shuttle bus collide at LAX

Two passengers, a bus driver and a tug driver were taken to hospital after the ‘slow speed’ crash, and a fifth was treated at the scene, authorities say

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2023

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American Airlines plane smashes into airport shuttle bus in runway horror crash

Emergency services were called to Los Angeles International Airport on Friday evening after an American Airlines plane collided with a shuttle bus transporting passengers between terminals

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2023

Safety investigators subpoena pilots over close call at JFK

Safety investigators say they have issued subpoenas for pilots of an American Airlines plane involved in a close call at New York's Kennedy Airport last month

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023

Man says he watched his wallet fly to 35 cities after airline lost it

The disgruntled passenger shared a video on social media

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Cargo plane almost lands on top of departing Southwest flight at Austin Airport in near-miss

FedEx carrier and commercial aircraft were given clearance to use same runway

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Cancer patient offloaded from flight after ‘repeatedly asking for help with bag’

Meenakshi Sengupta has lodged an official complaint with the airline

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

This trick to save time and money on air travel is risky, illegal and may get you banned

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just about everything is more expensive these days, and air travel is no exception: in fact, the price of a plane ticket is outpacing other cost increases.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Female Cancer Patient Offloaded From New York-Bound Flight; DGCA Seeks Report From Airline

A female cancer patient, who recently underwent a surgery, was allegedly offloaded from a New York-bound flight of American Airlines at Delhi airport after she sought assistance from a flight attendant to keep her hand-bag in overhead cabin. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 5, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

Southwest, American canceling or delaying thousands of flights through noon Tuesday

Dallas’ two major airports and their hometown airlines are pre-emptively canceling or delaying thousands of flights through noon Tuesday as a winter storm brought freezing temperatures and drizzle across North Texas.

Birmingham Post · Jan 27, 2023

From electric planes to unmanned drones, what does the future hold for air travel?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated developments in the aerospace sector, which is ramping up investment in new technologies as it recovers from the impact of the pandemic

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Airline, hotel elite status: Harder to get (or keep) in 2023

Airline and hotel elite status extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expiring this year, and the companies are raising the requirements to earn status

The New Daily · Jan 26, 2023

The best and worst airlines to use when exploring overseas

After border closures and being cooped up at home during the pandemic, many Australians are eager to jet off and expand their horizons.

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Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

US airport worker sucked into jet engines ‘repeatedly warned’ before tragic death

A report found that the employee was given an additional warning to stay back, despite safety huddles and briefings

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

‘Mayhem in the airport:’ The Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown from those who lived it

As Southwest Airlines spiraled out of control during its 16,700 cancellation holiday meltdown, so did the plans for passenger Brenda Angeles, pilot Seth Kornblum and flight attendant Kristen Loucks.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

American Airlines faces a flurry of racial discrimination complaints

American Airlines is facing accusations of racial discrimination after removing two Black celebrities from flights during the last week and being sued in federal court by a Black passenger for also being kicked off a flight.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Sha’Carri Richardson shares video as she’s removed from flight

Sha’Carri Richardson took to Instagram to call out airline

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

US athlete removed from flight after she claims she was ‘harassed’ by flight attendant

Sha’Carri Richardson took to Instagram to call out airline

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

What to do if your flight has been canceled

Early January saw Southwest Airlines cutting two-thirds of its flights following an operational meltdown stemming from an arctic storm. A canceled flight often leaves passengers in a conundrum over whether to request a refund or sit and wait for the airline to put them on the next available flight.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Planning a flight with your pet? Here are some options airlines offer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 14-year-old beagle is searching for a new home after it was surrendered recently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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