Passengers on a special Delta flight that traveled in the solar eclipse’s path of totality on Monday had trouble catching a good view of the incredible phenomenon – but still enjoyed the “fun community experience.” Delta offered two flights, both departing from Texas and landing in Detroit, so flyers could take in the total solar … Read more
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reassured flyers in a letter this week that the carrier is looking into the string of incidents that have recently involved its planes, from engine and structural issues to a wheel falling off during takeoff. At least six unrelated incidents have occurred on planes operated by United since the end of … Read more
Six people aboard an American Airlines flight were hospitalized with minor injuries as the aircraft experienced a “hard landing” at Kahului Airport in Maui, Hawaii. One passenger and five flight attendants made up those injured during the trip, the airline confirmed to NBC News. American Airlines Flight 271 took off from Los Angeles International Airport before … Read more
As terrible as that tradeoff is, it’s worth noting that the risk of death on a commercial airliner to anyone, lap-held infants included, remains vanishingly low—so let the pangs of guilt subside if you’ve flown holding your baby on your lap. “Commercial aircraft accidents are still extremely rare, and the logistics of having infants in … Read more
By CLAIRE RUSH and DAVID KOENIG PORTLAND, Ore. — The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon, on the way to Ontario, was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights, a federal official said Sunday. Alaska … Read more
