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Eye Opener: Two U.S. flights over Haiti's main airport hit by gunfire with passengers on board
Two U.S. flights are hit by gunfire over Haiti's main airport with passengers onboard amid political unrest and violence. Also, President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill his Cabinet. All that ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended by Spirit and JetBlue after planes were struck by gunfire.Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Flights to Bali cancelled after volcano spews dangerous ash cloud 9km into air
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin flights in and out of Australia were cancelled after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted. Three Australian airlines have cancelled flights to and from Bali after a volcanic ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
US bans Haiti flights for 30 days after Spirit jet hit by hail of gunfire
Move by US authorities comes after plane was shot at on Monday, injuring attendant and forcing airport shutdown. The US Federal Aviation Administration has banned civilian flights into Haiti for 30 ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs
The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planesWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
‘Devastating’: Nonprofit founder says flight ban pauses plans to build school in Haiti
A nonprofit CEO says the flight ban into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has disrupted plans for humanitarian aid there, including the building of a school in Cap-Haitien.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
FAA bans U.S.-Haiti flights over gang violence, gunfire hitting planes
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily banned U.S.-Haiti flights for 30 days after planes coming from Florida and New York were struck by gunfire in Port-au-Prince. Christopher ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Japan will resume V-22 flights after inquiry finds pilot error caused incident last month
The Japanese army's fleet of hybrid-helicopter aircraft have been cleared to resume operations after being grounded following an incident last monthWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
As airlines avoid Israel, UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars
Since the Mideast wars began with Hamas’ initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, many international airlines have halted, restarted and halted again their flights into Israel’s main gateway to the ...World - ABC News - November 15 -
Route of the matter: your flight’s itinerary can dramatically change its carbon footprint
Average passenger emissions between Sydney and London can vary widely depending on stopovers, plane models and even seating arrangements. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
Jenny Mollen finds out she has lice — in the middle of a 5-hour flight
Jenny Mollen posted a video on Instagram two weeks ago while in what looks like a first-class seat with a clear plastic bag partially wrapped around her head.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 16 -
DNC chair race officially takes flight with its first candidate: Martin O'Malley
The Democratic National Committee chair race has officially launched with onetime Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O'Malley announcing a bid.Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
United sees nearly 30% surge in demand for flights to European Christmas markets versus 2019
The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago