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The Missed Warnings That Nearly Let a Pilot Crash a Plane
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The Missed Warnings That Nearly Let a Pilot Crash a Plane
A co-pilot's axe attack on a Dubai to Tel Aviv flight was stopped by the captain and passengers. But the real
The Most Stressful Flight in Europe Isn't Where You'd Expect
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The Most Stressful Flight in Europe Isn't Where You'd Expect
A new study reveals the European flight routes that pile on the most anxiety for nervous flyers. Barcelona to
Alaska Airlines Will Let You Lie Flat on a 737 by 2028
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Alaska Airlines Will Let You Lie Flat on a 737 by 2028
Alaska Airlines is betting big on premium travel with lie-flat suites on domestic routes, a new premium econom
American Airlines Now Fixes Your Bad Seat While You Sleep
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American Airlines Now Fixes Your Bad Seat While You Sleep
Tired of refreshing the seat map like it's a stock ticker? American's app will now hunt down a better seat for
Passengers Stormed the Cockpit After a Pilot Was Stabbed Mid-Flight
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Passengers Stormed the Cockpit After a Pilot Was Stabbed Mid-Flight
A routine flight from Dubai to Israel turned into a nightmare when a pilot was stabbed and the plane went into
A Shattered Cockpit Window Sent This Houston Flight Back to the Gate
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A Shattered Cockpit Window Sent This Houston Flight Back to the Gate
A routine hop from Houston to El Paso turned tense when the cockpit windshield blew apart. The pilots turned b
New US Rule Lets Airlines Skip Compensation for These 10 Disruptions
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New US Rule Lets Airlines Skip Compensation for These 10 Disruptions
The US government is quietly rewriting the rules on flight compensation. Ten new exceptions mean airlines can
Heathrow's Third Runway Slips to 2039 as Planning Maze Bites
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Heathrow's Third Runway Slips to 2039 as Planning Maze Bites
London's Heathrow Airport has quietly pushed back its third runway timeline, with the new opening date now sli
Etna's Ash Cloud Grounds Sicily's Busiest Airport for a Third Day
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Etna's Ash Cloud Grounds Sicily's Busiest Airport for a Third Day
Sicily's main gateway is shut again as Etna coughs up ash. Here's what travelers face and why volcanic grit is
A Ryanair Flight Landed With 363kg of Fuel Left After Three Failed Landings
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A Ryanair Flight Landed With 363kg of Fuel Left After Three Failed Landings
Storm Amy turned a routine Ryanair flight into a fuel emergency. Three aborted landings, a refused diversion,
Airlines Push Back on a Diesel Ban That Could Ground Their Plans
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Airlines Push Back on a Diesel Ban That Could Ground Their Plans
The Trump administration's plan to ban diesel exports has airlines worried. They say it could backfire, sendin
Emirates Pours Its First English Sparkling Wine at 30,000 Feet
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Emirates Pours Its First English Sparkling Wine at 30,000 Feet
Emirates is adding its first English sparkling wine to the menu, and it's landing in Premium Economy on UK rou