She Fought Off 4 Hijackers, Hid Passenger’s Passports to Protect Americans, and Died a Hero
Neerja Bhanot risked her life to protect passengers during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73. Discover her bravery, personal life, and lasting legacy.
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View All Airplane News →Los Angeles-Based United Airlines Pilot Barred From Israel Over Alleged Pro-Iran Sympathies as Airline Confirms He Is on Leave
United says pilot Sina Amjadian is on leave and not currently flying after Israel barred him from entering as crew over alleged social-media activity.
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Unruly Passenger Booted From Delta Flight After Unleashing Drunk Tirade, Pretending To Shoot Cops
A Brooklyn man was arrested after an alleged drunken, racist tirade on Delta Flight 2342 at JFK. Video shows him mimicking gunfire as police escort him off.
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You Can Technically Be a Flight Attendant With a Felony
A felony doesn’t automatically end a flight attendant career. Here’s what US, UK, Canadian and Australian airlines check, and how to clear your record.
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Passenger Says Woman Cried for 3 Hours After She Refused to Give Up Her Aisle Seat on Turkish Airlines Flight
She refused a seat swap on a long-haul flight, and her seatmate cried for 3 hours. Is it rude to say no? Here's the debate.
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Dating a Flight Attendant Can be Both Hard and Easy
Thinking about dating a flight attendant? Real stories on free time, long distance, trust and family life, plus honest advice on whether it will work for you.
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Unruly Behavior on Planes is Rarely Caused by a Single Trigger
What causes unruly behavior on planes? distinct incidents grouped by reported cause or behaviour. The most useful distinction in this research is between what triggered an incident, what the passenger did, and what authorities actually established.
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9 Things That Disqualify You From Being a Flight Attendant
From criminal records to tattoos and age limits, here are the 9 things that can disqualify you from being a flight attendant, and what to do.
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You Don't Have to Be Skinny or Slim to Be a Flight Attendant
Do you have to be skinny or slim to become a flight attendant? Learn what airlines require, from physical duties and reach tests to weight and uniform standards.
You Don't Have to Look Pretty to be a Flight Attendant
Wondering if you have to be pretty to become a flight attendant? Learn what airlines actually look for, including appearance, grooming, tattoos, piercings, and qualifications.
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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.
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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.