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United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago's O'Hare airport
A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday. According to an emailed ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion
The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff in Boston
Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengersABC News - Jan. 8 -
JetBlue passenger accused of opening door as flight starts at Logan Airport
A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport Tuesday night, the FAA said.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial
With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary. The new year has commenced as bleakly as the last one concluded in Gaza. ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume
First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored if sanctions are lifted. International flights resumed at Damascus airport on Tuesday for the first ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
2 bodies found in landing gear of JetBlue flight at Fort Lauderdale airport
Florida law enforcement officials launched an investigation after two bodies were found late Monday in the landing gear area of a JetBlue aircraft at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria’s capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from QatarABC News - Jan. 7 -
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at riskFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights
The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Louisiana gov to ask Biden for disaster declaration during visit to New Orleans
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he will push for President Biden to issue a disaster declaration during the president’s visit to the state on Monday. In a Monday statement, Landry also pushed ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Flight cancellations pile up as major winter storm hits East Coast
Flight cancellations and delays are stacking up as a major winter storm makes its way across the East Coast. As of shortly after 10 a.m. EST, there were 1,525 flight cancellations and 1,931 flight ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel
Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Jags home after storm grounds flight for 7 hours
A winter storm delayed the Jaguars' flight out of Indianapolis, keeping players and staff on the tarmac for at least six hours before finally they were finally able to take off early Monday morning.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216
South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
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Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Chiefs arrive in Denver after ice storm delays flight
The Chiefs arrived in Denver on Saturday night, but only after they spent about four hours stranded on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport amid an ice storm.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Chiefs flight to Denver delayed due to icy conditions in Kansas City
Mother Nature is making it a bit harder for the Chiefs to get to Denver ahead of Sunday's game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Syria to resume international flights at Damascus airport
First commercial flights since overthrow of Assad regime to begin from Tuesday, aviation chief says. Syria’s main airport in Damascus is to resume international flights after commercial trips were ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
JetBlue Fined for Flight Delays. Passengers Could See a Payout
JetBlue is the first airline to be fined for such an offense.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
US fines JetBlue $2m for ‘chronically delayed flights’ in unprecedented act
Department of Transportation denounces ‘unrealistic’ JetBlue schedules in yet another setback for the airline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday a $2m fine against ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate
When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million for chronic flight delays
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $2 million penalty Friday against JetBlue Airways for multiple chronically delayed flights, the first time the agency has penalized an airline for ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for 'chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Elon Musk, the Titan disaster and Sly Stone: the most anticipated documentaries of 2025
The next 12 months promises a host of provocative and revealing new documentary movies. As of early January, it is still too soon to know how the year will shape out for documentary film, with many ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers. Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
