Peacocks and pigs in airplanes: who, how and why flies with animals for "emotional support"

United Airlines has updated its policy to allow passengers with pets, which are taken as "emotional support," to travel, writes NJ.com. The company introduced such a change after the Brooklyn artist Ventiko and her peacock Dexter could not fly out of New York ...

At the airport in New York, almost collided two aircraft

The quick response of air traffic controllers at JFK airport helped prevent a disaster on the runway. The Delta was descending onto runway 13 as another Volaris prepared for takeoff on the same runway. Volaris was supposed to take off in a parallel lane, but mistakenly rebuilt ...

Airlines introduce security interviews for travelers to the US

Travelers heading to the United States may experience a longer check-in process when boarding planes starting October 26 as new security requirements for entry into the United States come into effect on that date. The new checks are part of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts...

Southwest Airlines promises cheap flights to Hawaii

Southwest Airlines has announced its intention to fly to Hawaii and plans to sell tickets for less than its competitors. The company is now applying to the Federal Aviation Administration to obtain permission to launch flights next year. The company will start tickets for flights to Hawaii ...

WOW Air offers $ 69 tickets from USA to Europe

Low-cost airlines with low fares on transatlantic destinations are competing for the best price. Last week Norwegian Air launched a sale on flights to European destinations. For $ 89 the following destinations were available: Providence-Bergen, Hartford-Edinburgh, New York-Dublin. Now WOW Air has entered a price battle and ...

In the US, a shortage of pilots: what does this mean for passengers

Boeing predicted this week that passenger and cargo airlines worldwide will buy 41 new airliners between 000 and 2017. They will need 2036 new pilots to fly them. It means that…

On international flights in the United States tightened security controls

On July 20, new, more stringent security rules came into force when checking passengers flying to the United States from around the world. Airports, transport administrations and airlines have warned travelers about the new rules, writes USA Today. The Canadian Air Transport Safety Association has warned travelers ...

United Airlines deprived a two-year-old child of a paid seat

The teacher, 42-year-old Shirley Yamauchi, on a United Airlines flight, had to keep her 2-year-old child on her lap for 3,5 hours, as his seat was given to another passenger due to overbooking. According to Hawaii News Now, she bought plane tickets 3 months ago. When ...

Two airlines have lifted a ban on the transportation of laptops in the cabin

Turkish Airlines and Emirates have introduced new security measures that will allow them to circumvent the ban on laptops on planes flying to the United States. Airline representatives announced this on Wednesday, Voice of America reports. The Abu Dhabi-based company was the first to introduce similar rules...

10 pleasant things you can get from airlines

First class passengers usually receive great deals during the flight. But sometimes, some nice things are available for economy class travelers. The list of these was collected by the publication Go Banking Rates. 1. Stewardesses in Bikinis If you are flying VietJet you have a chance ...

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