China’s civil aviation authority said it is improving runway safety and assessing risks in the wake of the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines and Jeju Air plane crashes. Following the two accidents late last month, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) “immediately convened a special meeting to circulate information about the accidents and monitor the investigations”, … Read more
MUAN, South Korea: Cries of anguish echoed through a lounge at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Monday (Dec 30) as families waited for news of relatives killed in the weekend’s Jeju Air plane crash. The Boeing 737-800 from Thailand crashed Sunday while attempting an emergency belly landing, smashing into a wall and bursting into … Read more
A woman has been praised for her response after witnessing a new mother changing her baby’s soiled nappy in their plane seat. On her flight, the 28-year-old found herself seated behind a couple with an infant and struggled to sleep amid the child’s wails. Despite the disturbance, she remained calm, reminding herself that “flights can … Read more
An American Airlines flight inexplicably turned around, returning passengers to the airport they took off from after 9 hours of flying. Latin Times An unexpected U-turn on an American Airlines flight left passengers fuming. An American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea turned around 5 hours into its … Read more
The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she’ll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain. Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the Air Line Pilots … Read more
Passengers with plans to fly on Canada’s largest airline can breathe a sigh of relief after Air Canada said Sunday it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing more than 5,400 of its pilots. The airline says Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge will continue to operate as normal, and the new four-year contract “recognizes … Read more
A woman travelling from Istanbul dubbed her flight “Turkish Hairlines” as she filmed the sea of bald blokes post-hair transplant. It was estimated that one million people went to Turkey for a new hairline in 2022, attracted by the substantially cheaper costs compared to the UK – so its no surprise that flights back from … Read more
A flight attendant has revealed tips for securing an upgrade on your next flight and explained why you might not get one despite your efforts. In a video uploaded to TikTok, LADbible TV, also known as @lad, interviewed a cabin crew member with one of them disclosing the steps passengers should take to enhance their … Read more
A man has sparked a debate on plane etiquette after he decided to recline his seat, knowing it was causing discomfort to the passenger behind him. Settling into his pre-booked seat and suffering from a headache, he didn’t hesitate to tilt his chair back once freed from the seatbelt sign constraints, anticipating some shut-eye for … Read more
Social media has been abuzz with a viral video of Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church. In the video, Pastor Kumuyi debunked rumours of his relocation to the United Kingdom, clarifying that his recent travels are part of his global crusade, a testament to the far-reaching impact of … Read more
