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Slim lady ordered off the plane to accommodate obese teenager

A slim lady passenger of Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Sacramento was ordered off the aircraft by cabin staff and gave her seat to an obese teenager who needs to occupy two seats.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Three crew members injured as Thai Airways hits major turbulence

At least three members of the Thai Airways flight no.622 found for Osaka, Japan encountered turbulence while descending at Kansai International Airport Sunday morning.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Manila flights back to normal after successful equipment repair

Pasay City - Airline flights to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila have resumed after the premier airport's navigational equipment was replaced by airport technicians with a unit coming from nearby Subic airport terminal.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

Airplane passenger locked inside empty aircraft sues for damages

The woman passenger of United Express Flight No. 8080 from Detroit to Philadelphia via Washington, who fell asleep while on board and left behind by the crew after landing, is suing United for damages.

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Sudanese Passenger Failed in Egypt Air Hijack Attempt

A drunk passenger of Egypt Air flight from Istanbul to Egypt took a knife from the meals served to first class passengers and used it in his attempt to hijack the airplane that was carrying 87 passengers bound for Cairo.

In the Media by Leo Reyes

FAA grilled over airline safety breaches

Serious allegations against the Federal Aviation Administration of failures to enforce safety standards have been heard by the House Committee on Transportation and infrastructure. Allegations include planes flying without major safety checks.

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Scottish air ambulances grounded

Scotland's two air ambulance helicopters have been grounded amid safety fears over the Eurocopter aircraft.

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Government may reconsider use of personal electronics on planes.

Kingfisher faces safety questions

India's aviation regulator meets Kingfisher Airlines and Air India Express after an internal report raises finance-related safety concerns.

UK air ambulances cleared to fly

Air ambulances are given permission to fly again from Wednesday, after half of the UK's fleet of 32 helicopters were grounded over safety fears.

Missing Balloonist Died Saving Sky Divers

A missing hot air balloon pilot has been found dead in Georgia and a skydiver who was in the balloon said the hero pilot "sacrificed himself for our safety."