Plane on takeoff nearly collides with another at JFK Airport

Two planes were involved in a near-miss collision at JFK Airport Friday — when one crossed onto the runway as the other was about to take off, officials said. The frightening, Friday the 13th close call is now under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. Around 8:45 p.m., crew noticed an American Airlines jetliner crossingContinue reading “Plane on takeoff nearly collides with another at JFK Airport”

If Airplane Seat Belts Don’t Fit You, Here’s How To Get An Extender

For many people, air travel often involves a seat belt that doesn’t fit. Some travelers find they need to get a seat belt extender: a piece that goes between the belt and the buckle to help the two connect. TikTokers such as Remi Bader, Nikki Garza and Adelia Lauren have shared their experiences with these items, and the term “seatContinue reading “If Airplane Seat Belts Don’t Fit You, Here’s How To Get An Extender”

Say What! Woman Says Gifts in Her Luggage Were Replaced by Dog Food

A New Hampshire woman got an unpleasant surprise this month when she returned home from Europe. According to WMUR, Gina Sheldon spent about two weeks between Italy and Paris for business purposes, but managed to squeeze in some holiday shopping during her stay. However, when Sheldon returned home and began unpacking her luggage, she discovered the gifts sheContinue reading “Say What! Woman Says Gifts in Her Luggage Were Replaced by Dog Food”

Airline CEOs Tell Congress We Don’t Need Masks On Planes, Get Factchecked By Flight Attendant Union President

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened for a hearing entitled “Oversight of the U.S. Airline Industry.” Among the many topics addressed during the three-hour panel discussion, legislators asked airline CEOs to characterize the $54 billion in aid they received under the Payroll Support Program (money well spent), whether inflation and laborContinue reading “Airline CEOs Tell Congress We Don’t Need Masks On Planes, Get Factchecked By Flight Attendant Union President”

Southwest cancels hundreds more flights Monday amid vaccine mandate

Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Monday after the airline was forced to ground nearly 2,000 flights over the weekend, blaming the issues on weather and staffing amid speculation that the debacle is tied to the company’s recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate.  The world’s largest low-cost carrier canceled almost 350 flights — or one in ten scheduledContinue reading “Southwest cancels hundreds more flights Monday amid vaccine mandate”

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights over two-day period

Thousands of Spirit Airlines customers were left stranded on Sunday and Monday after the budget air carrier canceled hundreds of flights, according to reports. The Florida-based airline nixed 165 flights on Sunday and delayed another 341, according to FlightAware.com. Another 277 flights had been canceled as of 5:30 p.m. on Monday — 36 percent of scheduledContinue reading “Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights over two-day period”