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Air travelers say you really should avoid flying with Spirit Airlines

Americans aren’t feeling the Spirit in the sky. In an anonymous survey taken on May 1, travel resource site, the Vacationer, asked over 1,000 Americans which of the 10 major US-based carriers that they avoid flying. Spirit Airlines had the dubious distinction of finishing on top with 21%. Allegiant Air finished second with 16.36% andContinue reading “Air travelers say you really should avoid flying with Spirit Airlines”

4 passengers arrested after wild brawls on plane result in smashed window, emergency landing

Four passengers have been arrested following two alleged midair brawls that prompted an emergency landing during a flight in Australia. Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Northern Territory Police confirmed charges were brought after an unnamed flight from Queensland to the Northern Territory on Thursday evening. “The AFP was called to attend an incident on aContinue reading “4 passengers arrested after wild brawls on plane result in smashed window, emergency landing”

Gut-wrenching video shows plane moments before fatal Nepal crash killing 68

Moments after an aircraft crashed in Nepal Sunday morning, killing at least 68 of the 72 passengers aboard, gut-wrenching footage showed the plane engulfed in flames, and black smoke billowing above the wreckage. Clips of the horrifying aftermath posted online showed the wreckage still ablaze as rescue workers recovered bodies from a gorge the plane crashedContinue reading “Gut-wrenching video shows plane moments before fatal Nepal crash killing 68”

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”

Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi

CNN —  Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi to most of its planes beginning February 1. “It’s going to be free, it’s going to be fast and its going to be available for everyone,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian said Thursday at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. He added that the airline invested more than $1Continue reading “Delta Air Lines is rolling out free Wi-Fi”