Passengers on United Airlines Flight 837, flying from San Francisco, California, to Japan, said they heard a violent explosion, after which they saw that one of the aircraft's engines caught fire. At the airport from where the plane took off, they reported that a Boeing 747, which has 4 engines, turned off 1 ...
Air travel is one of the safest types of travel, which is becoming so thanks to new technologies. Despite the fact that the chance of a plane crash is 1 in 5,4 million, and driving a car is 100 times more dangerous, many travelers are very worried and...
United will be the first major US airline to restrict cheap airline ticket holders in carry-on baggage. The passenger will be able to carry one piece of carry-on baggage that can fit under his seat. For everything else, he must pay extra. This announcement comes after United, the third ...
In March 2014, when Malaysian Airlines MH370 crashed into the Indian Ocean, there was no pilot at the helm. This became known after the analysis of satellite data from a report released by the Australian Bureau of Transport Safety on November 2. ABBT Director Peter ...
Budget airline IndiGo has introduced “quiet” zones on planes that will not allow passengers with small children. The goal is to provide comfort for those who do not want to endure crying or playful children next to them for the entire flight. The step is quite controversial. Some clients think that...
The American is suing the Norwegian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle after burning his hands with his own electronic cigarette on board its plane. The incident took place in June, when Connecticut writer Eric Weiberg was flying from London to New York, writes New ...
The US Border Guard has issued guidelines for parents traveling with minor children. As reported on the website of the border service, the recommendations are related to the increasing cases when one of the spouses kidnaps a child in a disputable situation. The department claims that if a child is under 18 ...
Flying in an airplane in Economy Class can be very frustrating for taller people, as it can be difficult to fit long legs into the tight space between seats. But there are airlines, the distance between the seats in the planes can be uncomfortable even for small people ...
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned passengers about the dangers of using the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on board an airplane due to battery problems. Passengers are advised not to turn on or charge their smartphones on the plane. “In light of recent incidents and concerns from Samsung...
After a long period of financial problems, American airlines have improved their performance and are ready to offer passengers a range of free services. Data on what can be obtained for free in which airline was collected by Bloomberg. Complimentary food and drinks return on some long-term domestic flights, ...