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Water pours from plane ceiling, drenching passengers midflight in startling viral video

6 days ago

Water pours from plane ceiling, drenching passengers midflight in startling viral video

Wild video captured a bizarre scene as water poured down from the ceiling of Emirates flight EK123 from Dubai to Istanbul. Passengers attempted to shield themselves.

Passengers scramble to protect themselves as water flows down into airline cabin

6 days ago

Passengers scramble to protect themselves as water flows down into airline cabin

Passengers shielded themselves with large pieces of cloth as water flows down from the ceiling of a plane during a flight from Dubai to Istanbul. (Credit: ViralPress/hsinyingchang)

Pilot vetting must improve after alleged FlyDubai hijacking attempt, aviation security expert says

6 days ago

Pilot vetting must improve after alleged FlyDubai hijacking attempt, aviation security expert says

Arik Arad, founder of CYVIATION and former head of security for El Al at Ben Gurion Airport, says that the biggest threat to aviation security is employee screening.

FlyDubai pilot showed world 'the highest form of courage,' India's PM says

6 days ago

FlyDubai pilot showed world 'the highest form of courage,' India's PM says

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is saluting Smit Machchhar for his heroics onboard a FlyDubai plane that made an emergency landing.

Passenger's bizarre use of drinking glass on flight leaves travelers horrified

September 30, 2026

Passenger's bizarre use of drinking glass on flight leaves travelers horrified

Leaving his fellow travelers mortified, a business-class passenger was caught on video using a drinking glass to scratch his scalp mid-flight. An etiquette expert weighed in.

Fellow passengers horrified by what man uses to scratch his scalp mid-flight

September 30, 2026

Fellow passengers horrified by what man uses to scratch his scalp mid-flight

A business class passenger on a flight from Taiwan shocked fellow travelers when he was caught using an upturned drinking glass to repeatedly scratch his scalp. (Viral Press)

Staggering drug haul found at major airport after bizarre attempt to hide evidence

September 30, 2026

Staggering drug haul found at major airport after bizarre attempt to hide evidence

Orlando International Airport police and K-9s intercepted over 200 pounds of marijuana allegedly smuggled on commercial flights from Los Angeles. A security expert shares context.

The best hiking and outdoor spots near Folsom Field for Texas Tech at Colorado game weekend

September 30, 2026

The best hiking and outdoor spots near Folsom Field for Texas Tech at Colorado game weekend

Texas Tech arrives in Boulder undefeated and ranked No. 12 to face Colorado at Folsom Field, but the real draw may be the trails surrounding campus.

FlyDubai passenger says co-pilot stabbed captain before terrifying plunge, emergency landing

September 30, 2026

FlyDubai passenger says co-pilot stabbed captain before terrifying plunge, emergency landing

A passenger says a FlyDubai co-pilot stabbed the captain before the Israel-bound flight plunged, triggering hijacking fears and an emergency diversion.

The Champion of chonk: Backpack takes the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Katmai National Park

September 30, 2026

The Champion of chonk: Backpack takes the 2026 Fat Bear Week crown at Katmai National Park

Bear 89 Backpack defeated Bear 910 by just over 5,000 votes in the Fat Bear Week 2026 final at Alaska's Katmai National Park on Brooks River.