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United Airlines plane that hit light pole landing in Newark flew just 19 feet above Jersey Turnpike, probe shows
The plane that hit a light pole while landing at Newark International Airport last month was flying 19 feet above the Jersey Turnpike, an initial investigation showed.…
How the war in Iran could end affordable air travel
Since the Iran war led to the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, about 20 percent of global oil supply has been choked off, sending prices sky high, especially for jet fuel. So far, …
Govt creates aviation fuel price 'stabilisation fund' in bid to shield domestic passengers from Iran war impact
While ATF price has been capped for domestic operations, Indian carriers continue to purchase ATF for international operations at Import Parity Prices (IPP). | India News…
Qantas’ Project Sunrise plane completes first test flight over France
The war in the Middle East may bolster the business case for the aircraft, which will be able to travel at least 1000 kilometres further than existing A350s.…
JetBlue Says Jet Fuel Will Get Even More Expensive As Iran War Continues
'Increased fuel costs'…
Traveler used AirTag to prove airline lied about lost luggage — and responses prove it happens all the time
Have airlines joined the Mile Lie Club?…
Paul Rudd blasts airplane mode as ‘nonsense’ in hilarious podcast flight rant
Actor also defended passengers who stand up as soon as a plane lands, a habit that divides travelers.…
Trump Admin Threatens to Disrupt Air Travel Over "Sanctuary" Policies | Receipts LIVE
A recording from The Bulwark's live video…
FAA chief assures air travel is safe despite fears about aging infrastructure: ‘Zero concerns’
Outages at Newark Liberty International Airport last year were among those that led the Transportation Secretary Duffy to issue warnings.…
JFK is one of nation’s most expensive airports as flight prices surge across country: study
According to a new study, 68% of Americans said air travel could soon be completely unaffordable for them.…
Terrified passengers sob, vomit as plane aborts 2 landings at notorious mountain-top airport
Cellphone footage filmed inside the cabin shows passengers gripping their seats and covering their faces as crewmembers urge them to “breathe deeply.”…
Air India flight to San Francisco returns to Delhi due to technical snag
Air India flight to San Francisco returned to Delhi mid-flight due to a technical issue, affecting 230 passengers.…
New tech could destroy the quiet of plane cabins. One designer wants to preserve it
Tom Eaton has developed a future solution to what could well be a future problem – noisy passengers on Wi-Fi calls in the cabin.…
New business class seat resets the long-haul standard across the Pacific
I feel like I’m in the cockpit of a space capsule, although this is probably roomier than an astronaut’s abode.…
How much worse could air travel actually get?
‘No frills’ flights have ushered in a race to the bottom when it comes to passenger comfort and safety, writes Jane Macdougall…
United Airlines passenger tries to open plane door at 36,000 feet, assaulted traveler on flight from Newark
An unruly United Airlines passenger allegedly tried to open one of the plane’s doors at a height of 36,000 feet and assaulted another traveler after the jet had taken off from Newa…
Angry KLM passenger ticked off for being assigned seat that’s crazy narrow: ‘A seat for ants?’
Was it a mile high-chair?…
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
A new report finds that on-time flight arrivals are at their worst level since 2014, with fuel costs and weather adding to summer travel risks.…
Delhi-Bengaluru Air India flight suffers tail strike while landing at KIA
An Air India flight suffered a tail strike while landing at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Thursday.…
Air France flight blocked from entering US, diverted to Canada over Ebola fears
An Air France flight was blocked from entering US airspace and instead diverted to Canada over fears of one passenger's exposure to the Ebola outbreak in Africa.…
‘Where are we?’ Flying in developing countries leads to unexpected landings
Notwithstanding an emergency, a flight’s departure and arrivals points are usually fixed resolutely to the map. But on multiple occasions my planes have touched down in unexpected …
Big-city airport opening first-ever ‘remote’ terminal for TSA screening — 25 miles away from gates
It's a different kind of pre-check.…
WATCH: Aircraft Engine Falls Off Moments Before Fatal Crash
'What’s the — what’s the problem?'…
Adulting 102: Behaving on Airplanes
Remember back in the old days, when flying felt like a luxurious experience? Or, if “luxurious” is a stretch, then at least a more classy one? True, the seats were always too cramp…
A long way from your hotel: The world’s least convenient airports
Melbourne Airport may not have a train and lie 23 kilometres from the city, but it pales in comparison to these inconvenient landing spots.…
Nick Lachey claims ex Jessica Simpson flew in first class while her 3 kids sat in economy during 6-hour flight
The musician alleged that his ex's little ones were “in a separate class of service" on the plane.…
I've discovered the best way to sleep on a plane after a recent trip to Taiwan — and it all started with a foot hammock
Plus, a former flight attendant, a doctor and a sleep consultant share tips on how to sleep well when flying…
Travel experts reveal the secret way airlines could charge more for a flight every time you search prices
Catch flights at the right price.…
‘Spirit of Australia’? The idea of the national carrier is long dead
The idea that every serious country has a national airline to serve its citizens and represent its home nation persists. It’s time we put it to rest.…
It’s not a helicopter: can this electric aircraft transform New York air travel?
Joby Aviation says its futuristic aircraft reaches Manhattan from JFK in 10 minutes at a ‘premium car service’ price…
Baby on board: US woman gives birth on Delta flight
Paramedics on Atlanta-Portland flight help Ashley Blair give birth to ‘gorgeous’ Brielle Renee just before landing…