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'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight

August 5, 2026

'We thought we would die': Passengers thrown into ceiling during terrifying flight

Thirteen flight passengers and four crew members were hospitalized after severe turbulence struck an Air India plane, triggering an aviation investigation.

Travelers clash after TSA shares surprising guidance about airport etiquette

July 30, 2026

Travelers clash after TSA shares surprising guidance about airport etiquette

In a playful post, the TSA recommended travelers consider bringing a hammock to the airport to relax while they wait. Some flyers felt it was a genius hack; others said it was ridiculous.

Close call at Atlanta airport forces Delta anti-collision alarms to sound

July 29, 2026

Close call at Atlanta airport forces Delta anti-collision alarms to sound

Cockpit alarms blared as two Delta Air Lines jets crossed paths during a go-around at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport, now under FAA investigation.

Shocking mid-flight brawl erupts after takeoff, sending flight back to airport

July 24, 2026

Shocking mid-flight brawl erupts after takeoff, sending flight back to airport

Approximately 10 passengers were reportedly involved in the brawl on easyJet flight EZY3352 from Tenerife to Liverpool, forcing the plane to turn back.

Long-lost Pan Am crash wreckage found decades after deadly disaster that reshaped airline safety

July 22, 2026

Long-lost Pan Am crash wreckage found decades after deadly disaster that reshaped airline safety

Wreckage was found from a Pan Am flight that crashed into the water off Puerto Rico in 1952, killing 52 people and leading to passenger safety briefing requirements.

NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey

July 19, 2026

NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey

More than 10 general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey, with NORAD F-16s deploying flares.

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

July 13, 2026

United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel

Sam Saadeh says a United Airlines flight attendant found his anti-war shirt offensive, forcing him to change before boarding his flight to Newark.

Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights

July 11, 2026

Beloved musicians among victims in deadly Bahamas plane crash; aviation authority grounds flights

Video shows the aftermath of a Cessna 402 crash in North Andros that killed 10 people, including members of a popular Bahamian band and a DJ.

FAA sounds alarm as summer flyers approach July's biggest air traffic crunch

July 9, 2026

FAA sounds alarm as summer flyers approach July's biggest air traffic crunch

The FAA forecasts 56,311 flights for Thursday, July 9, making it the busiest air travel day of the month, nearly a week after the popular Fourth of July holiday.

Palm Beach airport's President Donald J Trump International rebrand celebrated as Trump plane touches down

July 9, 2026

Palm Beach airport's President Donald J Trump International rebrand celebrated as Trump plane touches down

Trump Force One touched down as the first flight into the renamed Palm Beach hub after Ron DeSantis signed the law redesignating the airport.