Pilot explains the real reason phones need to be in airplane mode: ‘Not a conspiracy’
This is why your phone won't fly if you leave it on. The pilot answers questions that any passenger would be interested in and has become a hot topic. Why should you switch your smartphone to airplane mode before takeoff?He explained in a video PSA why this precaution is so important. 2 million views on […]
Jim Abrahams, Brilliant Director of ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun,’ Dies at 80
Jim Abrahams is one of the genius minds behind blockbuster comedies such as: plane! and naked gun Died. He was 80 years old. The writer and director, along with brothers Jerry and David Zucker, invented a whole new style of comedy with a constant flow of jokes, sight gags, and in-jokes that made viewers laugh […]
FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show Vladimir Putin’s Airplane Escort
A post seen on X claims to show Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane taking to the skies, escorted by a fleet of bombers. This is how Russian President Vladimir Putin travels by air. Humans are always a force to be reckoned with. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GBTgGVsSNF — FAAREES 💫 🇵🇸 (@MFaarees_) November 22, 2024 Verdict: False The […]
Mom’s viral airplane seating hack stirs debate; solo flyers ‘can’t stand’ it
A family travel blogger has revealed the secret to sitting an entire row on a plane, but solo passengers seem to disagree. Jess Darrington, an Idaho-based creator behind “Where is Briggs?”, which specializes in travel tips for parents with children under the age of 4, shared her now-viral seat-selection tip on TikTok, where it has […]
U.S. Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s Airplane: ‘Violated U.S. Sanctions’
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's aircraft, a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet, is pictured in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after it was seized by US law enforcement. US authorities have moved to seize a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet used by President Maduro and members of his government. The Department of Justice said the jet was “purchased […]
Video Shows Toddler Crying As Two Women Allegedly Prevent Her From Leaving Airplane Restroom
On August 24, two female passengers were caught on video locking a crying toddler in the airplane toilet on a flight from Guiyang, China to Shanghai, with the consent of the child's grandmother. The incident, which took place on a Juneyao Airlines flight, has sparked reactions across China and on social media, with some criticizing […]
NFL Hall Of Famer Says He’s ‘Humiliated’ After Being Handcuffed, Removed From Airplane
NFL Hall of Famer and former Broncos running back Terrell Davis said Monday that he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a plane following an incident with a flight attendant. Davis, 51, said in an Instagram post that he was falsely accused of punching a flight attendant while on a United Airlines flight from Denver […]
Iranian Mechanic Killed After Being Sucked Into Airplane Engine: REPORT
A mechanic was killed after being sucked into an airplane’s engine while performing routine maintenance work in Iran, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. Abolfazl Amiri, a local mechanic, was working on a Boeing 737-500 for Iranian domestic airline Varesh Airlines after the aircraft landed at Chabahar Konarak International Airport in southern Iran, according to the […]
I was shocked when an entitled woman sat in my airplane seat — here’s what I did
She needed to confirm flight authorization. As if requests to swap seats weren’t annoying enough, now it appears that pushy passengers are snatching plane seats without permission. Shocked passengers said their seats had been taken by entitlement-seeking women and they were asked to sit elsewhere. According to a trending post on Reddit. One anonymous passenger […]
Mike Tyson suffers medical emergency on airplane in Miami
According to witnesses, Mike Tyson suffered an apparent medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, just seven weeks before his Netflix boxing match. The flight had reportedly already been delayed by two hours because of weather in Miami that made the cabin too hot, and Tyson was seen boarding and disembarking the […]