Alaska Airlines has grounded all of its Boeing 737-9 aircraft hours after a window and piece of fuselage on one blew out midair and forced an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred not long after take-off and the gaping hole caused the cabin to depressurise. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New audio from cockpit … Read more
By MARI YAMAGUCHI (Associated Press) TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft and burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, officials said. NHK TV reported that all occupants of Japan Airlines flight JAL-516, believed to total 379 people, got out safely before the plane … Read more
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more
Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened Monday night, it came as no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in recent weeks. Here is a look at what happened and what may be … Read more
By Julia Buckley | CNN Stripping off from the waist down at a sacred site. Driving a car across a medieval bridge, as fragile as it is famous. Carving your name into a world icon, and going on a punishing hike… to take illegal drugs. These are just some of the things tourists have got … Read more
A US airline policy catering to “customers of size” has recently gained support from its beneficiaries. The Southwest Airlines guidelines, which permit flight agents to offer complimentary seats to customers who need more space, have gained approval from plus-size travellers. Travel expert Jae’lynn Chaney told Fox Business the policy offsets “disproportionate” costs “super-fat” people incur … Read more
Modern aircraft, comfortable seats and unflappably pleasant flight attendants. These are factors many rankings consider in determining the world’s best airlines. But they overlook a crucial element, according to the passenger rights company AirHelp — how airlines treat customers when problems occur. “We believe that an airline should be assessed not just by how they … Read more
By Jennifer Henderson | CNN A man has been indicted for being a stowaway on a flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to LAX on November 4, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava, believed to be a Russian citizen, has been charged with being a “Stowaway on Aircraft.” According the complaint, Ochigava arrived at the Customs … Read more
The festive season is upon us, and here are all the ways to get from Johannesburg to Durban this December, no matter your budget. The reintroduction of PRASA’s Shosholoza Meyl long-haul train makes an interesting comparison for those travelling from Johannesburg to Durban this December. TRENDING: 9 reasons WHY your SASSA grant application was DENIED … Read more
In the grand scheme of things, two and half years isn’t that long ago — but in the timeline of COVID-19, it’s a lifetime ago. Experts have learned a lot about the virus and its treatments since that time. Additionally, our pandemic world looks completely different than it did then. Back in 2021, a few … Read more
