Former Spirit Airlines agents detail reasons behind viral meltdown, screaming at passengers over delayed flight
A Spirit Airlines employee who became enraged at a passenger at a California airport in July has revealed what caused her and her boss to lose their cool, after they were both fired over the incident. “Every day I regret that I did it,” said Jane Barrow, a former customer service representative for Spirit Airlines. […]
Alaska Airlines pilot, Emily Wiprud, had no clue Boein 737 Max 9 door plug blew off
The Alaska Airlines pilot who steered 171 passengers and four flight attendants to safety after the plane's door panel blew off didn't realize there was an emergency during the flight, but he knew something was “catastrophically wrong.” During an emergency landing with the captain at Portland International Airport in January, co-pilot Emily Whiprud feared passengers […]
Former American Airlines mechanic sentenced to prison for smuggling cocaine in compartment under cockpit: feds
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American Airlines ex-mechanic Paul Belloisi gets 9 years prison for smuggling cocaine hidden under cockpit of JFK-bound flight
A former American Airlines aircraft mechanic was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after being convicted of trying to smuggle cocaine by hiding it under the cockpit of a plane bound for New York from Jamaica. Paul Beloisi, 56, of Smithtown, New York, was convicted in May 2023 of conspiracy to possess cocaine, conspiracy […]
Why barefoot passengers are banned from these airlines
If you are without a shirt or shoes, you will not be able to enjoy any in-flight service. It may not seem like much after many people have flown barefoot for years, but flying without socks is now banned on some airlines. That's right, baring your legs on a plane could get you turned away […]
United Airlines flight attendants approve strike authorization
(News Nation) — The vast majority of United Airlines flight attendants Authorize the strike if contract negotiations between the union and the airline fail; More than 99 percent of the members of the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) who voted supported the certification. Picketing after the vote on Wednesday to air their demands. “We deserve […]
House Democrat urges US airlines to restore Israel flights
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York on Wednesday criticized three major U.S. airlines for continuing to suspend flights to Israel, saying they are “effectively boycotting” the country. In a letter to the CEOs of American, Delta and United, Torres said the airlines' “extended” suspension of flights to Israel had made air travel to Israel […]
United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike
United Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike, the Association of Flight Attendants (CWA) announced on Wednesday. The union said more than 90 percent of flight attendants participated and 99.99 percent of votes were in favor of authorizing the strike. The company added that this is the first time United Airlines flight attendants […]
NJ woman sexually assaulted mid-air by stranger on American Airlines flight: lawsuit
A New Jersey woman was sexually assaulted on an American Airlines flight by a stranger who climbed on top of her in the air, and she blames the airline for failing to stop the assault, a new lawsuit says. According to documents filed in federal court last week, the vile assault occurred on Aug. 26, […]
Alaska Airlines Boeing flight returns to airport following engine issue
Bank of America senior aerospace analyst Ron Epstein shared his thoughts on the current state of aerospace giant Boeing as the company names a new CEO. According to reports, an Alaska Airlines flight flying from Seattle to Oakland, California, had to turn back Sunday afternoon due to engine problems. Alaska Airlines Flight 1240 was operated […]