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Flights halted, then resumed: Why did United Airlines ground its entire fleet? Flight services were delayed nationwide

United Airlines halted all mainline flights across US on Thursday after a fire alarm triggered an emergency evacuation at its Chicago-area operations centre.The alarm sounded at the airline’s Network Operations Center in Arlington Heights. It led to a temporary nationwide ground stop, affecting hundreds of flights. United Airlines confirmed that employees were moved to a […]

‘Dear girlies, thank you for…’: What Meghan Markle said in a handwritten note to American Airlines flight attendants

A handwritten note from Meghan Markle to her flight attendants has attracted attention on social media, offering a glimpse of the Duchess of Sussex’s personal side.The message came after an American Airlines flight where Meghan was spotted by one of the attendants, Nina Vida. Vida shared in a TikTok video that she and her colleagues […]

Close call: Delta Airlines flight makes ‘aggressive maneuver’ mid-air to avoid B-52 bomber; ‘not a fun day at work’ says pilot

A Delta regional jet approaching Minot, North Dakota, was forced to make an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid a potential mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber, according to the pilot. The incident reportedly took place on July 18, as per the airline. The Delta Airlines flight DL3788, operated by SkyWest, was traveling between Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) […]

‘Unruly behaviour’: Detroit-bound Delta Airlines flight diverted as passenger tries to open door mid-air; fights with attendant

A Delta Airlines flight bound for Detroit from Omaha was forced to make an emergency landing in eastern Iowa after a passenger reportedly fought with a flight attendant and tried to open an exit door mid-air, as per the pilot’s communication with air traffic controllers, reported AP.Shortly after 6.00 pm on Thursday, the pilot of […]

‘Most consequential 3 seconds’: Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot recalls attempting to shut off flight’s engine mid-air; feared fatal end

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson, recalls the most “consequential three seconds” of his life when he had pulled down levers that could cut off fuel to the engines in an Alaska Air Flight 2059, reports CBS News. He had reportedly been under the influence of “magic mushrooms” and lost sense of reality. Emerson boarded […]

How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi manage to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi managed to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

Boarded for Karachi, landed in Saudi: Pakistan airline’s alleged goof-up stuns passenger; crew shifts blame

In a major goof-up, a Pakistani airline flew a passenger to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia instead of Karachi, his actual destination.Shahzain, the affected passenger, alleged that he was not informed that he had boarded the wrong flight despite showing his ticket to the air hostess, ARY News reported.The passenger had to travel from Lahore, Pakistan’s […]

Turbulence hits hard: Five hospitalized after midair chaos on American Airlines flight; FAA investigates

Representtaive image (ANI) Five people, including three crew members, were transported to a hospital on Sunday, after an American Airlines flight experienced an ‘unexpected turbulence’.American Airlines flight 1286, an Airbus A321, was traveling from Miami International Airport when the turbulence hit. It landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina around 10:50 p.m. “after […]

With Few Discount Airlines, Canadian Travelers Face Steeper Fares

Against a backdrop of threats and insults from President Trump, Canadians have made a point of displaying national pride by shunning cross-border travel to the United States in favor of domestic tourism. But as many Canadians will tell you, flying within the country tends to be prohibitively expensive. The airfare from Toronto to Vancouver can […]