Early Belfast Flights

American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.

Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.

Heavy turbulence forces flight bound for Miami to return to Europe

The pilots of Scandinavian Airlines Flight 957 chose to make a U-turn and fly about five hours back to Copenhagen, where the plane was inspected for damage.

‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut

The sensation of weightlessness is extraordinary as I join Rosemary Coogan for a breathtaking glimpse of life in space. It feels as if I’m hallucinating: as I lie on the floor, the ceiling suddenly ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Call for investigation into far-right EU politicians’ flights to Trump gala

Transparency International writes to EU requesting inquiry into potential failure to declare travel and ticket expenses. An NGO has called for an investigation into five far-right members of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on flight

A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for allegedly attempting to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on a flight back to Korea. The 28-year-old Korean citizen, who was not named by ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on flight

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Man Hiding Tarantulas, Centipedes and Ants Is Stopped From Boarding Flight

Officials in Lima, Peru, said the endangered spiders had been taken from the Amazon basin. The man was flying to South Korea.

World - The New York Times - November 17

Air freight groups and airlines rush to increase flights out of China

Rate for flying goods from Asia to US has jumped as demand for cheap Chinese imports continue to rise

World - Financial Times - November 17

19 Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)

Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.

Tech - Wired - November 18

SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship today in 6th test flight

Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.

SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship on sixth test flight

SpaceX is scheduled to conduct its sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship Tuesday. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on what the rocket and the company could mean for the future of U.S. space ...

Shakes on a plane: Delta to serve Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights leaving Boston

Delta Air Lines will begin shaking up its menu by serving Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights departing from Boston this December, part of a new partnership with the New York-based burger chain.

Flight Crews Eye Renewed Union Talks With Alaska Airlines

Cabin crews at the regional carrier are battling to change rules that pay many of them for less than half the time they’re at work.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Flight ban strains humanitarian efforts and frustrates Haitians trying to fly home

December usually brings travelers into Haiti, but a ban on flights has halted plans for holiday gatherings and for anyone trying to deliver food, medicine and other aid.

Missilesand Commercial Jets Are Sharing the Skies in One of the World's Busiest Flight Corridors

Scores of airlines have stumbled into a war zone in the Middle East; “we were lucky.”

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals

The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans

A Delta flight attendant slashed a co-worker and hotel security guard after a late night and early morning of heavy, “blacked out” drinking, officials said Wednesday.

Thanksgiving flight delayed? Remember: You’re probably entitled to an automatic refund.

Bad weather will challenge many travelers this Thanksgiving. Here’s what you need to know about getting a refund when your flight is delayed or changed.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flights

The biggest November snowstorm to hit South Korea’s capital in more than a half century has blanketed the capital, grounding hundreds of flights and disrupting traffic

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Stowaway discovered on board flight from New York to Paris

Amid the Thanksgiving travel rush, a stowaway was discovered Tuesday night onboard a Delta Air Lines flight out of JFK Airport in New York City headed to Paris.

Four killed and flights cancelled as heavy snowfall blankets Seoul

South Korea’s capital has been hit by some of the heaviest snowfall in a century, with dangerous conditions wreaking havoc on transport. South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

NI early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma'

Pregnant women in NI face discrimination over not being offered early scans for abnormalities, experts say.

What early voting numbers show in Georgia

With early voting underway, Major Garrett takes a deeper dive into the numbers, including the gender gap between male and female voters and what it could indicate.

North Carolina surpasses early voting record

North Carolina has set a new early voting record, the State Board of Elections announced Sunday. More than 4.2 million voters cast early ballots at in-person voting sites, officials said, adding ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

Misleading anecdotes and rumors are spreading faster, and with more ferocity, than in the run-ups to past presidential contests.

Tech - The New York Times - November 4

First bets: Early picks for Week 10

What are the lines we're looking at before movement later in the week? Here are some early picks for Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Badenoch rewards early backers with shadow cabinet posts

New Tory leader picks team from across party spectrum

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Latest in Early Belfast Flights

American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff

Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Heavy turbulence forces flight bound for Miami to return to Europe

‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut

Call for investigation into far-right EU politicians’ flights to Trump gala

Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on flight

Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on flight

Man Hiding Tarantulas, Centipedes and Ants Is Stopped From Boarding Flight

Air freight groups and airlines rush to increase flights out of China

19 Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)

SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship today in 6th test flight

SpaceX to launch Super Heavy-Starship on sixth test flight

Shakes on a plane: Delta to serve Shake Shack cheeseburgers on flights leaving Boston

Flight Crews Eye Renewed Union Talks With Alaska Airlines

Flight ban strains humanitarian efforts and frustrates Haitians trying to fly home

Missilesand Commercial Jets Are Sharing the Skies in One of the World's Busiest Flight Corridors

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals

Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans

Thanksgiving flight delayed? Remember: You’re probably entitled to an automatic refund.

Biggest November snowstorm in half century hits Seoul and grounds flights

Stowaway discovered on board flight from New York to Paris

Four killed and flights cancelled as heavy snowfall blankets Seoul

NI early pregnancy screening delay 'causing trauma'

What early voting numbers show in Georgia

North Carolina surpasses early voting record

5 Reasons Early Voting Is Overwhelmed With Election Misinformation

First bets: Early picks for Week 10

Badenoch rewards early backers with shadow cabinet posts

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