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Most major airlines never ask for your height or your weight. They ask two other questions. Can you reach the safety equipment? Can you fit the seat and the exits?
Three commercial pilots were placed on leave for bizarre reasons, from a hotel incident to a cockpit security lapse and controversial social media posts.
Air France accident statistics 1934-2024: 123 incidents, 79 fatal, about 1,789 deaths. Breakdown by decade, aircraft and cause, plus its safety rating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Irene Miller landed at Orlando International Airport on Friday and walked straight into detectives. Deputies say her four children had been home alone.
What does it take to be a flight attendant? 12 qualities, from composure under pressure to swimming, and how to build the ones you’re missing.”
Delta Air Lines faces backlash after a gate agent allegedly challenged a passenger’s breast pump carry-on. Here’s what the airline’s policy says and how Delta responded.
An American Airlines flight attendant was arrested over an alleged $25,310 sweepstakes scam targeting a 75-year-old Florida woman. Here’s what investigators say happened.
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.
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.
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.
Missed your Piedmont Airlines flight? This is what happens next, how rebooking works, what happens to connecting flights, and what to do immediately.