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Delta sues CrowdStrike over outage leading to mass flight cancellations
Delta Air Lines filed a lawsuit Friday against cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike, pointing to the global tech outage in July that caused flight disruptions and significant profit loss for ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Argentina ready to boost flights to Falklands, says foreign minister
Diana Mondino says airlines will have to decide ‘frequency’ in sign of warmer relations with the UK over the islandsBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Airlines now required to provide automatic refunds for canceled, significantly delayed flights
U.S. airlines are now required to give passengers an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided, like Wi-Fi or ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect
The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet
The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Passenger attacked while sleeping on flight: "His face was bruised and bloody"
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
With ‘season on the line,' Garrett Wilson and Davante Adams sparked Jets, Aaron Rodgers. Now what?
Rodgers and his two star wideouts finally clicked in the second half of Thursday's win. But do the Jets have enough time to dig out of a hole this season?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1 -
Singapore Airlines will add first class, revamp cabins for longest flights
Singapore Airlines will add a first class to its ultra-long-range aircraft and increase the number of business class seats in race for high-spending travelers.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US
The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Antisemitic Attacks Prompt Emergency Flights for Israeli Soccer Fans
Dutch and Israeli officials said the fans had been attacked in Amsterdam after tensions flared around an Israeli team’s visit.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
China's military flights near Taiwan up 300 percent
The Chinese military increased flights near Taiwan by 300 percent in the last five months, Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of the U.S. Air Forces in the Indo-Pacific Command, told NBC News in an ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Auburn basketball players' flight diverted after mid-air fight
A chartered jet carrying the Auburn University men's basketball team was forced to turn around after the pilot reported that two players had gotten into a fight. The Tigers were set to play the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Auburn stuns No. 4 UH day after in-flight scuffle
Led by Tahaad Pettiford's 21 points, No. 11 Auburn upset No. 4 Houston 74-69 on Saturday night, a day after the Tigers' flight was forced to turn back because of a scuffle involving two players.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Flight carrying Auburn men's basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
AUBURN, Ala. — A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.Top stories - NBC News - November 10 -
The Jets' season is effectively over, so what’s left for Aaron Rodgers’ legacy?
It’s stunning to grapple with dire framing for Rodgers. But that’s where we are. You could hear it during his postgame comments after another humbling defeat.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
Airlines halt flights to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
Spirit Airlines flight heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince diverted to Dominican Republic after flight attendant was grazed by bullet, amid broader violence in Haiti’s capital. Haiti’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince
A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and was diverted when it was hit. The airline said Flight 951 landed safely in ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Airlines suspend Haiti flights after plane hit by gunfire
It is the second time in weeks an aircraft has come under fire over Port-au-Prince, as gang violence worsens.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Flights to Haiti Canceled After Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Planes Hit by Suspected Gunfire
The main airport in Port-au-Prince is temporarily closed to air traffic. The country is embroiled in political unrest.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight attendant hurt after plane struck by gunfire
A Spirit Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, was hit by gunfire as it was landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. One flight attendant was hurt and the flight diverted to the Dominican Republic.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
'Don't spoil it!': Lions' last-second win interrupted by flight announcement
As is customary, a flight attendant began thanking the passengers on board, but it occurred right as Jake Bates began to line up his kick.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
U.S. airlines cancel flights to Haiti after plane is hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines canceled flights into and out of Haiti after a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was hit by gunfire as it approached the airport in Port-au-Prince. The plane was rerouted to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Trump's Cabinet picks and flights hit by gunfire in Haiti: Morning Rundown
Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Stephen Miller, Mike Waltz, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Arizona senate results, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, American AirlinesTop stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Airlines pausing flights to Haiti after planes hit by gunfire
JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have paused flights to Haiti after two planes were struck by bullets amid escalating gang violence in the country. JetBlue cited the “ongoing ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
US bans flights to Haiti after three planes struck by gunfire
Violence escalates as new interim prime minister is sworn inWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes helps unwell passenger during flight
Midfielder catches passenger after he passes out Fernandes was on plane from Manchester to Portugal The Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has been praised for helping an unwell ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali
Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing volcanic eruptionWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting US flights below 10,000 feet over Haiti for the next 30 days after several planes were struck by gunfire amid gang ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume
Entrepreneur Aktarer Zaman built his business finding customers direct flights for far lower prices on layover itineraries. Carriers are not pleased.Business - Inc. - November 13