The Safest Seats on a Plane to Survive a Crash
Safest seats on a plane to survive a crash: see which seats have historically had better survival outcomes and what real crash survivors reveal.
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View All Airplane News →Ashot Melikjanyan: The Actor Killed in American Airlines Flight 587
Ashot Melikjanyan was among the 251 passengers of American Airlines Flight 587. He was a Soviet Armenian actor whose career had taken him from the theaters and film studios of the Soviet Union to a new life in the United States.
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39 Thoughtful Gifts To Give Flight Attendants in the United States
Finding a thoughtful gift for a flight attendant in the US doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune or find something elaborate.
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48 Best Gifts to Give Pilots in the United States
Buying a gift for a pilot doesn't have to mean finding the most expensive piece of aviation equipment you can afford.
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10 Mistakes Travelers Always Make According to Flight Attendants
Flight attendants reveal 10 common mistakes travelers make, from getting drunk at the airport to walking barefoot on the plane and leaving during delays.
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She Survived 37 Years of Flying Only to Vanish on Aloha Flight 243
Clarabelle Lansing was the only person killed when Aloha Airlines Flight 243 suffered a catastrophic decompression at 24,000 feet on April 28, 1988.
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10 Reasons Not To Be Afraid of Flying
Fear of flying often comes from not knowing what's happening. Here's what turbulence, noises and sensations actually mean, explained.
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Jetstar Passenger Refuses a Seat Swap, So Her Neighbor Makes Sure She Regrets It
She asked to swap seats on a Jetstar flight. The answer was no, and what followed made the entire trip unbearable.
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View All Airport News →Top 4 Carry-on Luggage For Alaska Airlines Flights
Choosing a carry-on bag or luggage for Alaska Airlines flight really comes down to one thing first: staying within the 22 x 14 x 9-inch limit, then you can start thinking about what matters most to you.
What Happens If You Miss Your Piedmont Airlines Flight?
Missed your Piedmont Airlines flight? This is what happens next, how rebooking works, what happens to connecting flights, and what to do immediately.
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Missed Your Flight Due To TSA Lines? Here's What Happens Next
Missed your flight because of a TSA delay? Here's what airlines actually owe you, what to do next, and how to protect your itinerary.
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How to Volunteer to Relinquish Your Seat and Maximize Your Airline Payout
How to get bumped from a flight and maximize your payout: insider strategies on timing, tax loopholes and negotiating with gate agents.
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ICE Detains Venezuelan Woman at South Florida Airport
Venezuelan woman detained by ICE at Florida airport while boarding a domestic flight despite her pending asylum case, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers.
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Frontier Airlines Passenger Catches Wallet Thief Hiding on the Same Flight
When Lauren Eaton lost her wallet before boarding a Frontier Airlines flight, a fellow passenger's description led her straight to the thief sitting on the same plane. Read how a surveillance footage bluff forced a full confession.
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'The most ridiculous City Airport in the World': Traveler Slams Overnight Curfew Rule at Aussie Airport After Being Locked Out for Hours
A traveler slams Sydney Airport's overnight curfew after being locked outside in the cold for hours, calling it the "most ridiculous city airport in the world."
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Two Delta Planes Nearly Collide at Atlanta Airport, Triggering Cockpit Alarms and Passenger Fear
Two Delta planes had a close call at Atlanta's airport, triggering cockpit alarms. Here's what happened — and why passengers are now nervous to fly.