Southwest Near Miss: How a Go-Around Prevented Disaster
The Southwest near miss at Chicago Midway shows how a routine landing can become a serious runway emergency within seconds. A Boeing 737 was seconds from landing when a private jet moved onto the
Delta Flight Diverted for Sick Dog: Was the Captain Right?
Would You Accept a 2½-Hour Flight Delay to Save a Dog? The Delta Diversion That Raises a Fascinating Question Imagine you’re halfway across the United States at cruising altitude. You’ve settled into your seat.
One Man Walked Onto Manchester Airport’s Airfield — Then a TUI Flight Declared Mayday
It lasted only about 15 minutes. But for passengers sitting aboard aircraft approaching Manchester Airport, those minutes suddenly mattered. The Manchester Airport security breach began late on Friday night when an unauthorised man gained
Best Seats on Airbus A350: Which Rows Should You Choose?
You have booked a long-haul flight. Then you notice something promising beside your flight number: Airbus A350. That’s good news. The A350 is one of the most modern long-haul aircraft flying today, with a
A Laptop Caught Fire on an American Airlines Flight — How Dangerous Are Lithium Batteries …
You’re sitting in your seat as the aircraft begins its approach. Seat belts are fastened. Tray tables are up. Most passengers are thinking about landing. Then smoke appears inside the cabin. Not from an
Best Seats on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner: Which Rows Should You Choose?
You booked a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Good choice. But there’s one decision that could make a surprisingly big difference to the next eight, ten or fourteen hours: Which seat should you choose? The Boeing
Both Pilots Fell Asleep at 36,000 Feet – How Could This Happen
Both Pilots Fell Asleep During Flight: How Could it Happen? The Aircraft Was Flying. The Cockpit Was Silent. High above Indonesia, an Airbus A320 was cruising toward Jakarta. The aircraft was on autopilot. Air
She Paid for Emirates Business Class — So Why Did She Say She Felt Invisible?
She Paid for Emirates Business Class — So Why Did She Say She Felt Invisible? She Paid for Premium Treatment. She Says She Felt Invisible. This Emirates Business Class complaint raises a difficult question: