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An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Emirates Air Announces Flight Adjustments Amid Airspace Closures: Emirates air spokesperson: “Following recent airspace closures, Emirates air has cancelled some ...
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What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
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Storm closes Dubai International Airport temporarily
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Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-terminal-1-shooting-incident-police-manhunt-suspect-4264166
Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
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Flight attendant reveals her punishment for passengers who refuse to swap seats with parents
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/passengers-seat-swap-trick-flight-attendant-b2528776.html
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-shut-down-major-us-airport-roads-and-bridges
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Woman appalled as passenger changes baby’s nappy next to her on flight: A woman sparked a debate online after venting her frustrations towards a mother who ...
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After Iran's attack: Baerbock meets Netanyahu in Israel: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has surprisingly announced another trip to Israel ...
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B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...
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Dubai: DXB temporarily suspends operations; flights may be affected tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
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Summer airport strikes in Germany averted as Lufthansa cabin crew reach pay deal: Cabin crew for German airline Lufthansa have won a 16.5 percent pay raise after ...
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
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Picking up and dropping off the people you care about at the airport is a hassle—but it’s the ultimate act of service.
I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
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Boeing deliveries drop by half in March due to increased quality checks: Boeing said on Tuesday it had delivered 29 airplanes in March, down more than half from ...
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
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Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Airport authority says Israeli airspace will close from 12:30 a.m. due to Iran attack
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Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
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Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect tried to flee Malaysia by changing car plates, using fake IDs
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-flee-malaysia-identity-fake-id-4269311
New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...
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Flight attendant shares secret code name they use for passengers they fancy: Next time you're disembarking the plane, keep an eye out for this secret code ...
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‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
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American Accuses Flight Attendants Of Theft For Bidding On Delayed Trips: As reported by @xJonNYC, American Airlines is accusing some of its flight attendants of ...
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Chinooks over Duisburg again and again: That's what's behind it: The “Koniklijke Luchtmacht” flew over Duisburg several times with Boeing Chinook CH-47F military ...
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Heavy rains in UAE: 17 flights cancelled, 3 diverted due to inclement weather - News | Khaleej Times
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Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
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Kate Garraway defended over luxury flight 'nasty' comments as she shares new job: The Good Morning Britain presenter revealed she had jetted away for a new job ...
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Quick Glance: Support for Kate Garraway after Luxury Flight and £800k Debt
- Fans rally around Kate Garraway after she shares a photo of her luxurious return flight following a work trip abroad despite a debt of £800,000.
- The Good Morning Britain host took to Instagram to express gratitude for the outstanding service on her Emirates flight, facing international storms and delays.
- Kate disclosed that her earnings from ITV are insufficient to cover the debts resulting from the extensive care for her late husband Derek.
- Her devoted supporters come to her defense following criticism over a lavish flight experience.
United Airlines Flight Forced To Land After Dog Poops In First Class Aisle: A traveler who claimed to be on the plane said the excrement was in “a very liquid ...
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Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
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Delta eclipse flight from Dallas veered off path of totality: Delta Air Lines said the eclipse flight had to change its plans because air traffic control would ...
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/12/delta-eclipse-flight-leaves-path-of-totality/
Olympic athlete praised for refusing to swap plane seats with 'entitled' couple: Cynthia Appiah, a Canadian bobsledder, was on a four-hour flight from Toronto to ...
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Flight goes wrong after dog makes everybody on board sick: A flight took an unexpected turn for United Airlines passengers who were left feeling sick after a dog ...
indy100.com/news/flight-passengers-sick-dog-poop
New direct flights to Paris from East Midlands Airport: It's good news for travellers as Paris is set to host the 2024 Olypmics and Paralympics
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Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS operative freed from prison by the Taliban: The Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS militant who had been held in an Afghanistan ...
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May beetles are flying again at the Kaiserstuhl - and are currently not a threat to agriculture
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Passenger horrified by barefoot flyers snuggling on top of each other during flight
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Boeing spent $500,000 more than it previously disclosed on personal private jet trips for top executives
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Qantas introduces Classic Plus Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer members have a new way to redeem their points for seats – but at a higher cost ...
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Istanbul airport provides anxious travelers with paw-sitive experience by hiring 5 therapy dogs
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TV star 'gutted' after airline rejects dog-chewed passport: Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison was en route to see her dream wedding venue when airport staff ...
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Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup: A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney ...
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Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...
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Members of the Bundestag may only fly economy on short business trips: The Presidium, the Council of Elders and the parliamentary management of the parliamentary ...
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4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles New York, New Jersey: Buildings shook, but there were no immediate reports of damages.
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/48-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-new-york-new-jersey
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Singapore's Changi Airport ranks 5th most luxurious airport in the world, behind Paris and London
asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapores-changi-airport-ranks-5th-most-luxurious-airport-world-behind-paris-and-london
Dubai delivery rider gets perfect Eid Al Fitr gift: A flight ticket home - News | Khaleej Times
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SIA flight bound for Singapore delayed for 5 hours after technical issue forced a U-turn to Sydney
straitstimes.com/singapore/sia-flight-bound-for-s-pore-delayed-for-5-hours-after-technical-issue-forced-a-u-turn-to-sydney
Why is there a charge to pick up passengers at DFW Airport?: DFW International Airport charges all drivers that enter the airport. Why?
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/10/why-is-there-a-charge-to-pick-up-passengers-at-dfw-international-airport/
By train across the border: train travel abroad is becoming more popular: More and more people are no longer taking a plane to travel abroad but instead taking a ...
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Rockets and planes will chase the eclipse to solve the sun’s enduring mysteries: This week, learn why research planes will chase the total solar eclipse ...
cnn.com/2024/04/06/world/total-solar-eclipse-science-newsletter-wt-scn/
Over 1,500 firearms were intercepted at US airports from January to March – and the vast majority were loaded
cnn.com/travel/tsa-firearm-interceptions-airports-january-march-2024/
Rockets and planes will chase the eclipse to solve the sun’s enduring mysteries: This week, learn why research planes will chase the total solar eclipse ...
cnn.com/2024/04/06/world/total-solar-eclipse-science-newsletter-wt-scn/
US aircraft manufacturer: US aviation authority re-examines breakdown at Boeing - CEO waives bonus
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/boeing-motorbrand-zwingt-flugzeug-zum-abbruch-calhoun-verzichtet-auf-bonus-a-0471ad83-2808-4b98-a2b6-76a7d40436e0
Quick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
FlixBus service between South Wales and Bristol Airport: Holidaymakers in south Wales can make use of a bus service to Bristol Airport for less than £3 per ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24249071.flixbus-service-south-wales-bristol-airport/
UAE flights cancelled, rerouted after Iran's drone, missile attack on Israel - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-flights-impacted-after-airspaces-close-across-region
Heathrow Border Force strike: Officers to strike for four days as union protests against job cuts
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This 1975 Rockwell Commander 112 Is a Stylish, Sturdy ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick: While the Commander 112 is not common, it is a well-designed and strongly built ...
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Dubai airport flooded, flights cancelled and suspended in huge storm: Shocking videos showed planes splashing through water amid an intense storm that left Dubai ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/dubai-airport-underwater-flights-suspended-intense-storm-20658960/
KL airport shooting: Victim a veteran bodyguard who protected high-risk client: A bodyguard who was shot at the Kuala Lumpur airport on April 14 while protecting ...
asiaone.com/malaysia/kl-airport-shooting-victim-veteran-bodyguard-who-protected-high-risk-client
Deportation observer at Hamburg Airport: the watchdog: Few people know what a deportation means - and what goes wrong. At Hamburg Airport ...
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Paid articlePaid A Virgin Atlantic plane clipped a BA jet at Heathrow but no injuries were reported
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Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
Compensation for door that fell out: Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160 million for 737 retirement
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/boeing-zahlte-alaska-airlines-160-millionen-dollar-fuer-737-stilllegung-a-fcf86150-7ded-4741-9818-d080c22b12eb
Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
With more passengers, revenue should increase: Handing over the baton at Erfurt-Weimar Airport: The previous managing director Gerd Stöwer hands over to the new ...
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Scots air traffic controller spends final day of career working with daughter: The transmission between Ian and his daughter brought down the curtain on over ...
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Two Philippines navy pilots killed in helicopter crash: Two Philippine navy pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter crashed during a training flight ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/two-philippines-navy-pilots-killed-helicopter-crash-2024-04-11/
The world’s best airports for food and drink: This week in travel news: Europe’s highest pedestrian suspension bridge, a groundbreaking “blended wing” plane ...
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Rockets and planes will chase the eclipse to solve the sun’s enduring mysteries: This week, learn why research planes will chase the total solar eclipse ...
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Jim Warren: Conspiracy theories fly after Baltimore bridge collapse. It wasn’t always this way.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/04/opinion-baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapse-conspiracy-theories/
Passenger lands single-engine plane after Duke professor piloting aircraft has fatal midair medical emergency
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/passenger-lands-single-engine-plane-duke-professor-piloting-aircraft-s-rcna147219
'Today no char siew': Diner upset over curt reply at Old Airport Road wanton noodle stall after payment
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Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting 'shortcuts': This week brought more damaging allegations about Boeing as an engineer accused ...
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244147895/boeing-whistleblower-retaliation-shortcuts-787-dreamliner
Direct flights between Singapore and Canada now available with new Air Canada service
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Pilot's 'extraordinary' landing in 50mph Storm Kathleen winds: A passenger video captures the nail-biting landing at Edinburgh Airport during high ...
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Rockets and planes will chase the eclipse to solve the sun’s enduring mysteries: This week, learn why research planes will chase the total solar eclipse ...
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Broken Toilet Makes United Airlines Flight A Very Crappy Experience: Passengers were forced to endure the terrible odor of feces as the toilet's contents entered ...
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Dublin Airport apologises after security orders women remove artificial breast in public: ‘should have been handled better’
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