Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight were left terrified after their plane was repeatedly shot at during its descent into Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. Amid the ensuing chaos as bullets penetrated the cabin, one crew member was grazed by a bullet. The airline has confirmed that the staff member had a narrow escape from death as … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Modern travel is not for the faint of heart, and the ongoing construction at … Read more
Getting a flight can be so exciting, as you’re looking forward to being at your end destination – but there are some things you should avoid while flying. Cabin crew member @cierra_mistt shared on TikTok the “flight attendant secrets you need to know” so you can avoid making mistakes on your next trip. The first … Read more
British travellers heading to Italy in September have been issued with a major warning, as the country faces a new wave of strikes. Italy is a popular destination with British tourists, attracting some three million each year. Like most European countries, it boasts an extensive and well-used public transport system. However, serious disruption to transport … Read more
AT least two airline workers are dead, and a third was severely injured after an airplane tire explosion. The shocking incident occurred at around 5 am on Tuesday in the maintenance area at Atlanta‘s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. 2 A Delta Airlines airplane tire exploded while it was being removed, killing two and injuring a thirdCredit: … Read more
A former flight attendant has revealed which passengers are the most troublesome on flights. Skye Taylor, 49, from Southampton, worked as a stewardess for 16 years on low cost airlines and then at Virgin Atlantic. Speaking to MailOnline, she was asked who caused her most grief when she worked in the industry. She said: “The … Read more
Two NASA astronauts who flew to the International Space Station in June aboard Boeing’s faulty Starliner capsule will need to return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA said on Saturday, deeming issues with Starliner’s propulsion system too risky to carry its first crew home. The agency’s decision, tapping Boeing’s top space … Read more
Flight attendants have been dishing out the inside scoop on the grimiest parts of an aircraft, and for those who swear by the window seat, it’s time to listen up. While many passengers have their preferred spot on a plane, whether it’s the extra legroom of an aisle seat or the views from a window … Read more
Quebec is extending its partnership with Airbus Canada until 2035, the two jointly investing $1.65 billion to keep manufacturing its narrowbody A220 planes in the province. The French aerospace giant holds 75 per cent of Airbus Canada’s shares while Quebec holds the other 25 per cent. Airbus is set to invest $1.2 billion, and Quebec … Read more
WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year. In an email, WestJet said it will weave the discount airline’s fleet into its own by April 27, 2025, six months after the integration date initially set for this October. Rick Jones, WestJet’s interim head of route planning, … Read more
