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Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt. The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said. Repeated attempts by…
The strict beauty rules I had to follow as an airline flight attendant, from nail color to body size
When I started my career as a flight attendant at 22 in 2012, the beauty rules for women immediately surprised me. I worked for the now-grounded Kyiv-based Ukraine International Airlines, the nation's former flag carrier, from 2012 to 2021. From…
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) Wanted to Merge With Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL). Here Is Why It Never Happened.
United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) approached Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) last year about merging the two most valuable U.S. carriers. United CEO Scott Kirby personally called Delta CEO Ed Bastian to pitch the idea. Delta's leadership…
Japanese airlines halt flights as Typhoon Chan-hom nears Tokyo
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 11, 2026, 01:23 PM Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA) cancelled flights as Typhoon Chan-hom barrelled towards Japan's main island of Honshu on Aug 11. As at 11.15am…
American Airlines AI Keeps Removing Passengers From Flights - They Run To The Gate But Their Seats Are Gone
Former chief speechwriter to George W. Bush and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen wasn't allowed to board an American Airlines connecting flight in Chicago. He arrived at his gate on time, but the airline turned him away. They gave his seat…
A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
FlightAware, a flight tracking service and data provider, is suing Kalshi for using its 'data and name to run gambling markets,' TechCrunch writes. The lawsuit was filed in New York, where Kalshi is currently being sued by New York Attorney General…
Indian Lawmaker Demands Women-Only Airplane Bathrooms - But Airlines Just Need To Keep Them Clean
Indian government leaders reportedly want Boeing and Airbus to redesign commercial aircraft with separate lavatories for men and women. 🚨 An Indian parliamentarian is seeking Airbus & Boeing to build separate lavatories for men & women in…
Flames shoot from engine of American Airlines plane that hit birds as it was taking off - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
(CNN) — An American Airline Boeing 737 hit birds while taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, leading to flames shooting from an engine and an emergency landing. “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We've got a engine problem…
Retailers Must Separate ESLs From Surveillance Pricing As Federal Pressure Mounts
ALBANY, NY - MARCH 16: Consumer advocates with AARP join New York Attorney General Letitia James at a news conference on the state efforts to curtail surveillance pricing retail tactics on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.
India-UAE travel: Airlines ask passengers to arrive early ahead of Independence Day
Indian airlines – Air India and SpiceJet – have issued travel advisories urging passengers to arrive at Indian airports well ahead of their scheduled departure, as enhanced security measures come into effect around South Asian…
Top Airline Stocks To Consider - August 11th
Honeywell Aerospace, American Airlines Group, Joby Aviation, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines are the five Airline stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Airline stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that…
Is it safe to travel to Colombia? Latest advice after 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Colombia, home to sprawling and magnetic cities like Bogota and Medellin as well as vast swathes of Amazon Rainforest, has been struck by a severe earthquake. There has been damage to hundreds of buildings, thousands of injuries, and a growing…
10 Hacks Every In-Flight Wifi User Should Know
Getting (and staying) online while flying has gotten way better over the years, but at the end of the day, you're still trying to connect to the planet while you're 30,000 feet above it. In other words, it's still going to be a bit of a…
Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge
Airbus is sending experts to New Delhi on Tuesday to assist investigators probing an Air India flight that plunged dramatically, injuring 17 in terrifying mid-air ordeal, the company said. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The probe into the flight…
Delta Probing Unauthorized Wi-Fi on Flight After Hacker Event
Delta Air Lines Inc. is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network on a Monday flight out of Las Vegas, where a major cybersecurity conference was held over the weekend. The US airline is working with federal law enforcement officials and aviation…
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