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Virgin Galactic space plane takes first test passenger into space

In its first flight with a test passenger on board, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity flew into the Mojave sunrise this morning (Feb. 22) and soared to an altitude of 55.87 miles (89.9 kilometers), just two months after its first flight.

Man dragged off United flight plans to sue: lawyers

By AFP

Chicago - The man dragged off a United Airlines flight, sparking an international uproar, suffered a broken nose and concussion, his lawyer said Thursday, adding that he is planning to sue.

Bay Area man convicted of assault over reclining airline seat

By Nathan Salant

Los Angeles - A San Francisco Bay Area man was convicted Wednesday of assaulting an airline passenger aboard a delayed flight from Los Angeles after he became enraged when the victim reclined the back of her seat.

FacePalm Friday: Man pees on fellow plane passenger

By Owen Weldon

Lyon - On Monday afternoon, an unruly passenger on an Air Mediterranee flight to Paris decided he would urinate on another passenger.

SUV falls 60 feet from bridge; lands upright with passengers safe

By James Walker

An SUV fell over 60 feet from the Hackensack River bridge after avoiding another vehicle and hitting a snowdrift. Two occupants have survived with only minor injuries as the car landed upright below the bridge.

Protest over Ferguson violence halts Bay Area transit service

By Nathan Salant

Oakland - Dozens of San Francisco Bay Area residents tied up regional transit service for more than an hour Friday with a peaceful protest that closed a major station serving transbay commuters.

'Unflushed toilet' leads to passenger being detained

By Owen Weldon

A passenger on a Virgin flight said that he was detained after a member of the cabin crew accused him of not flushing the toilet.

Passenger detained by TSA officers for 'bomb' comments about food

By Owen Weldon

Airport officials at JFK detained a traveler who mentioned the word "bomb", but only to discover that the man was actually talking about a sandwich referred to as The Bomb.

Man throws tantrum over reading light on Alaska Airlines flight

By Leigh Goessl

Tacoma - A man may find himself facing criminal charges after having an argument over a reading light. The incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight from Honolulu to Bellingham International Airport this past weekend.

EU gives US go ahead for airline passenger data snooping

By Anne Sewell

The EU Parliament has approved a controversial bill that will give the U.S. Department of Home Security access to airline passengers' personal information.

Detroit bus driver suspended for having lady friend on his lap

By Cynthia Trowbridge

Detroit-A bus driver for Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) was filmed by a passenger on his cell phone with his lady friend sitting on his lap while he was driving the bus.

Slim lady ordered off the plane to accommodate obese teenager

By Leo Reyes

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.

Three crew members injured as Thai Airways hits major turbulence

By Leo Reyes

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.

Manila flights back to normal after successful equipment repair

By Leo Reyes

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.

Airplane passenger locked inside empty aircraft sues for damages

By Leo Reyes

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.

CCTV footage places missing Edinburgh woman nearer workplace

By Gemma Fox

Edinburgh - Police in Edinburgh investigating the disappearance of 38-year old Suzanne Pilley have found CCTV footage that puts her within 50 metres of her office.

Foul smelling passenger ejected from Air Canada flight

By Ken Wightman

Charlottetown - First, it was people too overweight to fly. Now, according to reports, a passenger on an Air Canada Jazz flight was taken from the plane because of his severe body odour.

FBI Questions Man About Device Found on Plane

By Tar De Moutonnoir

The FBI has questioned a Florida man in connection with a device found tucked between the seats of a New York-bound flight

SA Air Force Passenger Pulls Wrong Lever, Ejects During Flight

By Christopher Szabo

The South African Air Force (SAAF) has established a Board of Inquiry for an unusual accident last week in which a civilian passenger accidentally ejected from a two-seat trainer during tight manoeuvres.

Airline fault fixed by passenger

By Jane Fazackarley

Passengers where faced with a long wait when a fault developed with the plane they were on. But the wait didn't prove to be too long after a passenger stepped up and fixed the problem.

Passenger Trains Crash In Boston

By Carolyn E. Price

Breaking News Boston: It is being reported by multiple sources that two Green Line passenger trains were involved a crash and up to 40 people have been injured. Update: There are reports that the crash happened because the operator was text messaging.

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Virgin Galactic space plane takes first test passenger into space

Man dragged off United flight plans to sue: lawyers

Bay Area man convicted of assault over reclining airline seat

FacePalm Friday: Man pees on fellow plane passenger

SUV falls 60 feet from bridge; lands upright with passengers safe

Protest over Ferguson violence halts Bay Area transit service

'Unflushed toilet' leads to passenger being detained

Passenger detained by TSA officers for 'bomb' comments about food

Man throws tantrum over reading light on Alaska Airlines flight

EU gives US go ahead for airline passenger data snooping

Detroit bus driver suspended for having lady friend on his lap

Slim lady ordered off the plane to accommodate obese teenager

Three crew members injured as Thai Airways hits major turbulence

Manila flights back to normal after successful equipment repair

Airplane passenger locked inside empty aircraft sues for damages

CCTV footage places missing Edinburgh woman nearer workplace

Foul smelling passenger ejected from Air Canada flight

FBI Questions Man About Device Found on Plane

SA Air Force Passenger Pulls Wrong Lever, Ejects During Flight

Airline fault fixed by passenger

Passenger Trains Crash In Boston

Passenger lands plane after pilot dies mid-air

Passenger Trains Collide in Eastern China

Two Senior Citizens Keep Passenger in Check, while Others Just Watched

Convicted: Affectionate Plane Passenger

British Airways places corpse next to first-class passenger

Man Relieves Himself in Air-Sickness Bag

Driver caught with dummy in passenger seat in the high occupancy vechicle lane

Cab Driver Locks Fare in Cab and Heads Towards Jail

BA must pay to a passenger after kicking him out of the plane because of his corporal smell

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