American Airlines passenger put in headlock, forced off plane after hurling antisemitic slur: video
An American Airlines passenger hurled anti-Semitic slurs at a flight attendant before being placed in a headlock and removed from the plane during the chaos, graphic footage and reports show. The chaos on board American Airlines Flight 2506 bound for Philadelphia broke out Tuesday afternoon before the plane took off from Tampa International Airport. The […]
Transportation Department reviewing airlines’ privacy practices
The Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will review the privacy practices of the top 10 U.S. airlines. federal officials Said It will examine how airlines collect, handle and use passengers’ personal information. In particular, the ministry will look into whether airlines are protecting customers’ personal data and whether they are “unfairly or deceptively” […]
Southwest Airlines reaches tentative contract agreement with flight attendants union
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Kansas City received a very special “MVP” treatment on board. Donna Kelce, mother of NFL stars Travis and Jason, was introduced by the crew as “the most beloved parent.” Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with the flight attendants union […]
Frontier Airlines clerk unleashes fury on ‘involuntarily bumped’ passengers
Passengers on Hopeful Frontier Airlines were yelled at more times last week than there were hours on the flight, as gate agents were nowhere to be found and they were instead met with screaming operations staff. Passengers on Frontier Flight 2746 were delayed for “three hours” at Denver International Airport on Sunday, and about 25 […]
Alaska Airlines windshield cracks upon landing in latest drama involving Boeing jets
A Boeing plane operated by Alaska Airlines suffered a crack in the inside windshield as it landed in Oregon on Sunday, the airline said. KPTV. The incident is the latest in a number of problems involving Boeing jets. The Alaska Airlines flight was heading from Washington, D.C., to Portland International Airport on Sunday when a […]
Alaska Airlines passenger injured when door flew off mid-flight is suing airline
An Alaska Airlines passenger injured when a Boeing door panel was blown off at an altitude of 16,000 feet said his shoes and cell phone were sucked into a gaping gap next to him, and he “had to endure it for the rest of his life.” Cuong Tran, 40, told the BBC that he was […]
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737’s windshield cracks while landing
In the latest issue with Boeing’s jets, an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a crack in its inner windshield as it landed in Oregon. On Sunday, a flight from Washington, D.C., was descending into Portland International Airport when a flight attendant noticed a small crack on the inside of the windshield. aviation officials told Fox 12 […]
United Airlines CEO addresses string of incidents, tells passengers carrier is safe
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said this week that the airline is investigating a series of recent accidents on its planes, ranging from engine and structural problems to wheels falling off during takeoff. Letters reassured flyers. At least six unrelated incidents have occurred on United Airlines-operated aircraft since the end of February. Five of the […]
Boeing’s woes largely ‘self-inflicted,’ but some blame lies with airlines: ex-pilot
Aviation lawyers said Sunday that Boeing has taken a lot of “self-inflicted pain” over the past few months with a series of recent accidents, but some say the blame lies with the airline itself. Fox News has tracked at least four crashes involving Boeing planes in January, two in February, and up to 10 as […]
Boeing experiencing ‘self-inflicted wounds,’ some blame for recent mishaps lies with airlines: Former pilot
Aviation lawyers said Sunday that Boeing has inflicted a lot of “self-inflicted harm” over the past few months with a series of recent accidents, but some believe the airline itself is to blame. Fox News tracked at least four people Accident caused by boeing plane There were 2 cases in January, 2 cases in February, […]