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Leicester City helicopter crash ruled accidental
The deaths of five people, including Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, in a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium were accidental, according to an inquest jury.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
Leicester City helicopter crash ruled an accident
The crash on 27 October 2018 killed five people, including the football club's chairman.BBC News - Jan. 28 -
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Dramatic helicopter rescue of injured skiers caught on camera
Gripping footage of an air rescue operation shows helicopter crews hoisting three backcountry skiers from a mountain in Washington state.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Texas governor sending helicopters, 400 soldiers to border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is sending 400 soldiers and some helicopters to the border to augment President Trump's federal efforts to secure the border. Abbott's office in a Monday release said he ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
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Video shows United Airlines flight in disarray after problems midair
New video, verified by NBC News, shows the passenger cabin of a Boeing 787-8 in disarray after a United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C., experienced problems midair, according to ...NBC News - Jan. 26 -
38 hurt as United flight from Nigeria to D.C. experiences 'unexpected aircraft movement,' officials say
Thirty-eight people were injured, six of them hospitalized, after a United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington, D.C., experienced problems midair, Nigerian officials said.NBC News - Jan. 26 -
Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. ...The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Spirit Airlines bans 'lewd' clothing, tattoos
Spirit Airlines said its passengers may not be allowed to board the aircraft or can be forced to leave if they are sporting “lewd” clothing and/or have not covered “offensive” tattoos, according to ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
No shoes, no service when passengers step aboard a Spirit Airlines flight
Spirit Airlines customers have to don unprovocative clothes that do not expose “breasts, buttocks, or other private parts” when aboard the low-cost carrier, according to new standards posted this ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
American Airlines shares tumble as outlook falls short
American forecast a wider than expected loss for the first quarter, sending shares lower.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
American Airlines’ weaker-than-expected guidance ‘not as negative’ as it appeared, says analyst
American Airlines cited “present demand trends” and fuel-price forecasts as it predicted a first-quarter loss.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Why fining airlines for chronically late flights is a bad idea
Using blunt penalties to discourage airline flight delays is misdirected.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first
Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Bus and truck collide in Ivory Coast, leaving at least 15 dead and 23 injured
A crash involving a freight truck and a passenger bus in Ivory Coast on Tuesday killed at least 15 people and injured 23 more, authorities saidABC News - Jan. 21 -
Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm
Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
The Switch Up — MLK Day, Trump inauguration collide
President-elect Trump on Monday becomes only the third president to take the oath of office on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The collision of the two events has set members of the civil rights ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
U.S. presidents who weren't inaugurated outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
President-elect Donald Trump's will be sworn in under the Capitol Rotunda, rather than outside. But he's not the only president inaugurated in an unusual location.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
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American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple
In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in ChicagoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi
After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countries. It was unusual to see Muhammad Yunus, a widely respected Nobel laureate and ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You
When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules
A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Trams collide in the French city of Strasbourg, injuring dozens, though none critically
Firefighters say two trams have collided in Strasbourg in eastern France, injuring dozens of people, though none criticallyABC News - Jan. 11 -
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As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires
Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says
Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Airlines cancel more than 3,000 U.S. flights amid storm, Delta slide evacuation at Atlanta
Flight disruptions stretched from Dallas to Atlanta.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
American Airlines’ Ex-CEO Always Follows This 1 Ironclad Rule When He Flies. You Should, Too
Doug Parker, a 20-year airline industry veteran, shares the one rule he and his family always follow when they fly.Inc. - Jan. 9
