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‘Cute Charge’ explained: Is it a fee for cuteness? Airline’s response to passenger fuels debate
Advocate Shrayansh Singh questioned IndiGo's 'Cute Charge' on social media. IndiGo said it’s for ai…
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DGCA places Spicejet under enhanced surveillance after conducting special audit
A senior DGCA official said that based on reports of cancellation of flights and financial stress b…
ANI
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Nepal just suffered another fatal plane crash. Its aviation safety record is so poor that all its airlines are banned from flying to most of Europe.
A Saurya Airlines flight due to travel to Pokhara crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu, killing 18 o…
Nora Redmond
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Having a lice-infected passenger on a flight—what’s the worst that could happen?
An American Airlines flight became the centre of unusual drama when it was diverted following a rat…
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British Airways' new Bridgerton-style safety video features actors in period dress. One safety expert says it's 'excellent' — but it has drawbacks.
In the wake of so many in-air safety incidents this year, safety experts still love it, but passeng…
Paige Bruton
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American Airlines pilots say there's been a 'significant spike' in safety problems
The Allied Pilots Association said incidents included tools being left in wheel wells, and collisio…
Pete Syme
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Alaska Airlines flight forced to turn around after Boeing 737 engine fails midair
An Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 was forced to turn around after one of its engines failed mi…
Erin Snodgrass
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After an Airbus A350 U-turned due to an engine problem, an airline found 15 jets with the same issue
Cathay Pacific operates 48 of the Airbus A350 aircraft. It is unclear if other airlines are impacte…
Pete Syme
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An American Airlines passenger is suing, saying she was burned by a coffee pot that fell into her lap from a trolley during turbulence
Gina Mason said she suffered first- and second-degree burns after a coffee pot fell from a trolley …
Pete Syme
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Boeing's CEO announces he will resign at the end of the year amid the Alaska Airlines safety saga
Dave Calhoun plans to step down as Boeing CEO at the end of the year. The head of the commercial-ai…
Pete Syme
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Inside the Alaska Airlines blowout: staff describe loud bangs, 'whooshing air,' and other chaos
Crew members on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a door plug midair have described the chaotic …
Tom Carter
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What to do if an airline bumps you from an overbooked flight
If not enough people volunteer to give up their seats on an oversold flight, airlines will involunt…
Hannah Towey,Taylor Rains
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I used to work in airline safety. United's new video has good intentions, but I don't think it will make passengers any less distracted.
United's new safety video aims to keep people focused on the content rather than their phones, but …
Taylor Rains
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A key Boeing mechanic who worked on 737 Max doors was on vacation on 2 critical days before the Alaska Airlines blowout
A Boeing trainee filled in for a veteran mechanic for critical work on the Alaska Airlines 737 Max …
Pete Syme
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Boeing's ex-CEO is set for a 'historic' one-to-one meeting with an employee who blew the whistle on its safety culture
Dave Calhoun, who was Boeing CEO until last Thursday, is set to meet with Sam Mohawk — a quality in…
Pete Syme
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Airline says it's testing a booking tool that lets women select seats away from men
As part of a test, female travelers with budget airline IndiGo see pink seats to indicate where oth…
Geoff Weiss
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DGCA took 542 enforcement actions on Airlines in year 2023 to enhance safety standards
During the year 2023, DGCA intensified its safety oversight efforts and conducted a staggering 5745…
ANI
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Boeing CEO David Calhoun says he's 'proud' of the company's safety record
CEO David Calhoun received a nearly $33 million pay package last year.
Amanda Goh
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Southwest Airlines blames the boiling summer heat for exploding soda cans that have injured 20 flight attendants
The sweltering summer heat has caused an unexpected problem for flight attendants: exploding soda c…
Lauren Edmonds
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I was an airline pilot for 11 years. The Singapore Airlines incident shows why you should always wear your seatbelt.
An ex-EasyJet pilot discusses turbulence, the Singapore Airlines incident, and why passengers shoul…