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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.

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

FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.

The country’s security situation has deteriorated even further since Monday when at least three planes were shot at, forcing the closure of its main airport.

World - The New York Times - November 14

JCB boss funded £8,000 helicopter flight for Nigel Farage

Donation ahead of meeting came days before Bamford urged Tories to do deal with Reform UK leader

World - Financial Times - November 14

Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX

The pilot declared an emergency landing as a precaution after a tire blew out during take-off. No one was injured.

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 - 5 days ago

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. - 2 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.

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 - 12 hours ago

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 - 2 days ago

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

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U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire

FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets

As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume

FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes

Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.

JCB boss funded £8,000 helicopter flight for Nigel Farage

Alaska Airlines flight from Dulles makes emergency landing at LAX

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

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

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