Tag Archives: air travel

From the Justice Department: A 41-year-old Syracuse, Utah man has been arrested and charged in a federal criminal complaint for carrying and using a straight edge razor blade during a flight Monday, November 21, 2022. The United States Attorney’s Office filed the complaint Tuesday, November 22, 2022, charging the defendant, Merrill Darrell Fackrell with Carrying a Weapon on an Aircraft …

The New York Times reports: A Frontier Airlines flight from Cincinnati to Tampa was diverted to Atlanta late Friday after a passenger was seen with a box cutter, the airline said. No injuries were reported, and the plane landed safely at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where the passenger was taken into custody by the Atlanta police, Jennifer F. de la …

NBC News reports: A man allegedly on magic mushrooms was arrested after assaulting crew members during a United Airlines flight from Miami to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, according to an affidavit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia. Approximately one hour into the flight, Cherruy Loghan Sevilla allegedly started “wandering around the plane, running up and down the aisle, clapping …

The Verge reports: A prototype all-electric passenger plane took off for the first time yesterday in a test flight that marks a significant milestone for carbon pollution-free aviation. The nine-passenger commuter aircraft called Alice took off at 7:10AM yesterday from Washington state’s Grant County International Airport. Alice is ahead of much of the pack when it comes to all-electric aircraft …

CNN reports: As Hurricane Ian is set to make landfall in Florida, more than 2,000 US flights have now been canceled Wednesday, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware. Another 1,600 flights have already been canceled for Thursday, a two-day total topping 3,600 flights. Airlines are canceling flights in order to ensure their aircraft and crews are in safe locations …

Los Angeles’s ABC affiliate reports: American Airlines says a mechanical issue was responsible for strange sounds coming from a plane’s public announcement system during a flight from LAX to Dallas. A viral video posted on social media showed one passenger’s reaction to the strange sounds, describing it as “somewhere between an orgasm and vomiting.” In the video, passenger Emerson Collins …

Tampa’s NBC affiliate reports: Tampa International Airport said it will suspend all operations beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday due to Hurricane Ian. The storm continues to threaten the Tampa Bay area with strong winds, heavy rain and storm surge, the airport said. Officials said the 5 p.m. closure will allow the airport to prepare the airfield and terminals, including the …

From the Transportation Department: Under the proposed rule, airlines and travel search websites would have to disclose upfront—the first time an airfare is displayed—any fees charged to sit with your child, for changing or cancelling your flight, and for checked or carry-on baggage. The proposal seeks to provide customers the information they need to choose the best deal. Otherwise, surprise …

One Mile At A Time reports: A few days ago I wrote about a bizarre thing going on with the intercoms of some American Airlines jets. There’s now actual video and audio footage of this, and it’s even stranger than I could have imagined. The first report was from an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, where there were repeated hacking, moaning, …

NBC News reports: A California man who was captured on video punching an American Airlines flight attendant in the back of the head on a flight from Mexico to Los Angeles has been arrested, federal prosecutors said. Alexander Tung Cuu Le, 33, of Westminster, was charged Thursday with one count of interference with flight crew members and attendants, a crime …

NBC New York reports: As of now, Newark, JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport are all listed under the city code “NYC.” Because of that, many airlines allow travelers to switch flights among the three airports without paying a penalty. However, starting Oct. 3, that changes. Newark Airport will get its own code (EWR), which means that it will operate under …

The Verge reports: United Airlines is investing $15 million in Eve Air Mobility, an electric aviation startup owned by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. As part of the deal, United will purchase 200 of Eve’s electric air taxis, which can seat four passengers and take off and land vertically like a helicopter. This is the second major investment from United in …

TMZ reports: In one of the dumbest moves we’ve seen made by a person freaking out as they were kicked off a plane, a chemical engineer has now been fired from his job after announcing where he works to the entire flight. The incident, which happened on a flight from Philly to Dallas, included the man seen in the video …

The New York Daily News reports: A Southwest Airlines pilot helming a flight to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, took to the plane’s intercom and threatened to return the aircraft to its departure gate at the airport if passengers didn’t stop sending nude photos to him via iPhone’s AirDrop feature. Through AirDrop, iPhone users are able to send digital files to …

Bloomberg News reports: Two Air France pilots were suspended after coming to blows in the cockpit of an Airbus jetliner during a flight between Geneva and Paris, the latest safety issue to plague the airline. The mid-air dispute occurred in June, according to a spokeswoman for the carrier Saturday, who confirmed a report by La Tribune newspaper. The dispute turned …

The Verge reports: American Airlines announced Tuesday that it has placed an order for up to 20 supersonic aircraft from Boom Supersonic, with an option for an additional 40 jets. American is the second major airline to bet on the return of ultra-fast air travel in just two years. The amount of money exchanging hands was not disclosed, but American …

Via press release from Heathrow Airport: Following a consultation with airlines, Heathrow has confirmed it will extend the existing limits on the airport’s capacity through to 29 October, the end of the summer season. This will provide passengers with confidence ahead of their half-term getaways. In July, Heathrow introduced temporary capacity limits to improve passenger journeys over the summer getaway. …

The Hill reports: The Department of Transportation (DOT) proposed a new rule on Wednesday that clarifies when airlines owe passengers refunds. The regulation is the department’s latest move to strengthen refund enforcement amid re-surging flight demand that has left the industry scrambling and sent passenger complaints soaring. “When Americans buy an airline ticket, they should get to their destination safely, …

CNBC reports: JetBlue Airways reached a deal to buy Spirit Airlines, hours after the discount carrier scrapped plans to merge with Frontier Airlines. JetBlue said it will pay $33.50 a share in cash for Spirit in a $3.8 billion deal. A JetBlue acquisition of Spirit would create the country’s fifth-largest carrier, and if approved by regulators, would leave Frontier as …

The Dallas Morning News reports: Dallas police are investigating reports of a shooting at Dallas Love Field airport. “We don’t have confirmed information. We have reports of a shooting. We are investigating,” Dallas police spokeswoman Kristin Lowman told The Dallas Morning News. Rockwall Chief of Police Max Geron tweeted the following after being evacuated: “Just got evacuated out of Love …