After a series of standard operations, an air traffic controller receives a radio call from a small aircraft indicating uncertainty about the extension of its landing gear. To ensure safety, the controller arranges for a visual inspection by instructing the pilot to fly low by the tower. Following confirmation of the gear’s position, the aircraft … Read more
Getting our baggage weighed at airport check-ins is a familiar experience for most travelers. Equally familiar is the “crouch of shame,” that awkward stance when hastily removing something heavy from a bag that’s just a few ounces overweight. But now, in a bold move, some airline passengers are volunteering to step onto the scales themselves … Read more
On a JetBlue flight from London to New York (flight 1926) this Tuesday, a passenger was restrained by fellow travelers after displaying erratic and aggressive behavior towards a companion and the flight crew. The airline revealed that the crew discovered an opened bottle of liquor the passenger had brought on board, along with indications of … Read more
Alaska Airlines has resumed its Boeing 737 Max 9 flights, marking the return of this particular model to the skies after it was grounded due to safety concerns. The Max 9 jets were temporarily taken out of service following an incident where a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes during … Read more
The recent near-disaster on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, where a door plug blew out at 16,000 feet, has reignited concerns about safety in the aviation industry. While the focus has been on the impressive emergency landing and the crew’s heroism, former pilot Amy Fraher raises a critical question: why wasn’t that emergency exit … Read more