Tag: Flight
INFORMATIONAL Nov 15, 2026 Angel Flight Northeast Turns 30: How Volunteer Pilots Provide Free Medical Flights Angel Flight Northeast has coordinated more than 115,000 free medical flights over 30 years, connecting patients with essential healthcare through a network of volunteer pilots. Discover how the nonprofit operates, its pilot requirements, FAA fuel reimbursement exemption, and the aviation partnerships supporting its mission. Read More →
NEWS Nov 13, 2026 British Airways A321 Suffers Double Tail Strike During Landing at Heathrow A British Airways Airbus A321 struck its tail twice during a landing at Heathrow. Air accident investigators are now examining the incident. Read More →
NEWS Nov 11, 2026 Hijack Suspect Who Stormed United Flight Cockpit Identified as Twice-Deported Illegal Immigrant Federal authorities identify the man who tried to breach the cockpit of a United Airlines flight to New Orleans as a twice-deported illegal immigrant. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 11, 2026 What Happens to Passengers When a Flight Is Diverted Over a Bomb Threat More than two dozen European flights faced bomb threats and diversions in November 2026. Find out what happens when a flight is diverted over a bomb threat, how airlines respond, and what passengers are entitled to under EU261, including compensation, refunds, meals, accommodation and rerouting. Read More →
NEWS Nov 09, 2026 Air France Jet Turns Toward American Airlines Aircraft After Takeoff From LAX in Near-Miss An Air France Airbus A350-900 turned left after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport shortly after midnight on Saturday, toward an American Airlines jet climbing from the neighboring runway. Read More →
NEWS Nov 05, 2026 European Airlines Face Fresh Wave of Bomb Hoax Calls as Carriers Weigh Response A new surge of hoax bomb threats is targeting European flights, with a Russian group claiming responsibility for some of the disruptive calls. Read More →
NEWS Nov 04, 2026 NTSB Recovers Learjet 60 Elevator Miles From Florida Crash Site, Pointing to In-Flight Breakup Investigators found a Learjet 60 elevator miles from the main wreckage of a fatal Florida crash, suggesting the aircraft broke apart in flight. Read More →
ROUTES Nov 03, 2026 British Airways Returns to Dubai After Eight-Month Pause Tied to Iran Conflict British Airways resumes London to Dubai flights after an eight-month suspension prompted by regional tensions and Iran-related airspace concerns. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 01, 2026 Ryanair Locked in Fuel at $77 a Barrel. Now Its Rivals Face the Price Shock Ryanair locked in much of its jet fuel at lower prices before the 2026 Iran conflict sent fuel costs soaring. With jet fuel prices more than doubling year over year, the airline has a cost advantage over rivals such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. But its hedges expire in 2027, raising questions about future ticket prices, airline profitability and the next fuel-cost shock. Read More →
NEWS Oct 28, 2026 British TUI Flight Attendant Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Alleged 100-Pound Drug Smuggling Attempt A British TUI flight attendant faces serious charges in Sri Lanka after authorities allegedly found around 100 pounds of synthetic drugs in her luggage. Read More →