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Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after a published report said an accidental cockpit seat movement likely caused the sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand.
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Man allegedly tries to storm cockpit during Alaska Airlines flight from San Diego to Dulles
A student pilot tried getting into the cockpit of a cross-country flight to Washington D.C., telling crew members he was merely “testing them” with this dangerous stunt, authorities said.
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Aviation incidents seem to be proliferating, but experts say there's no reason for alarm
There were just six recorded fatal commercial aviation accidents worldwide in 2023, resulting in 115 deaths — the fewest on record.
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TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as ‘a step into the future'
Federal airport security officials have unveiled a prototype passenger self-screening system at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas but say they do not plan to use it in other cities around the country
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Delta is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fee
Delta said on Tuesday that it will be raising its checked bag fee by $5, following the price increases of American Airlines and United in the past two weeks.
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This airline announced a special flight with a mystery destination and over 1,000 people signed up
Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, sold the special mystery flight called “Destination Unknown” to members of its frequent flyer loyalty program.
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Fight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight to Kauai
Passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines plane bound for Kauai witnessed a mid-air fight on Monday.
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6 killed in small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories, authorities say
Canadian authorities say the death toll from a small plane crash in Canada’s Northwest Territories is six.
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Coroner's service says there are fatalities after charter plane crashes in northwest Canada
A coroner’s service in Canada’s Northwest Territories said there are fatalities from Tuesday’s plane crash near the community of Fort Smith.
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‘Pray for your bag': Lost luggage lingers at airport after snow
A traveler from Pennsylvania was still searching for her lost bag at National Airport and hoping to continue on her way to Raleigh-Durham. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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‘Very high anxiety': DCA travelers sit on tarmac for 5 hours amid snow
A plane full of people landed at Reagan National Airport amid snowfall Monday night and had to sit on the tarmac for five hours, bringing some people to tears. News4’s Adam Tuss shares an account from a passenger and info from the airports authority on what happened.
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Preventative de-icing is part of your plane's itinerary
Here’s how de-icing works, and when and why it’s necessary. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Holiday rush already under way at Dulles
Holiday travel is already under way. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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Tips on choosing the right credit card for travel rewards
How do you know which travel credit card is right for you? News4’s Susan Hogan explains how to get the most out of your travel rewards and which credit card to apply to with the best rewards with Nick Ewen from “The Points Guy.”
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Make flying a breeze with travel credits
Traveling over the holidays can be extremely stressful, especially when you’re faced with delays or canceled flights. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports on how to avoid the hassle.
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The unspoken rules of flying etiquette
Etiquette experts and flight attendants shared tips that could make your next flight — and everyone else’s — more pleasant. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan unpacks the dos and don’ts.
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Mom defends dad who sat apart from their family on a plane
A New Jersey mom is defending her husband, who enjoyed in-flight entertainment while she entertained their two kids.
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Move over, United: Astrophysicist says he's figured out the fastest way for everyone to board an airplane
A new boarding method that United Airlines rolled out last month has people thinking about all the lost time spent boarding planes in new, excruciating detail. And while United claims their new method will ease frustrations, a physics professor in Las Vegas says he has an even more efficient way.
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Astrophysicist creates better way to board planes
A physics professor in Las Vegas says he’s figured out the fastest method to get everyone on board an airplane. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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Close calls between planes show aviation is under stress, top US accident investigator says
The nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress.