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Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

A Systems Approach to Decision-Making Under Extreme Stress

Quick decision-making in emergencies can lead to survival and positive outcomes.
Cognitive adaptability under stress is crucial during life-threatening situations.
#aviation
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
London startup

This Airline Route to Europe Was Just Revived After a 16-year Pause-and I Snagged a Seat On the First Flight

fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago
London startup

This Airline Route to Europe Was Just Revived After a 16-year Pause-and I Snagged a Seat On the First Flight

#israel
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
UK news

United and Delta passengers faced flights to nowhere as Israeli strikes on Iran led to dozens of cancellations and diversions

World news
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Israel-Iran conflict grounds flights and clears Middle East airspace

Israel's offensive on Iran has escalated tensions, leading to significant air travel disruptions in the region.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
UK news

United and Delta passengers faced flights to nowhere as Israeli strikes on Iran led to dozens of cancellations and diversions

#aviation-safety
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

First crash of Boeing's 787 model comes weeks after $1.1bn 737 Max payout

Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad raises safety questions amid previous FAA investigations and incidents.
Boeing's confidence in the 787 contrasts with past issues faced by the 737 Max.
UK news
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Is flying getting more dangerous? Why so many planes are crashing

2025 is one of the deadliest years for air travel, with over 460 fatalities in six months.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

This Budget Airline Is Canceling All U.S. Flights-What Travelers Should Know

"All flights to North America cease as of October 2025," the airline confirmed in a statement on its website.
New York Islanders
#passenger-behavior
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Can You Move to an Open Seat on a Plane? We Asked Flight Attendants.

Changing seats without permission on a flight is considered rude and can violate aviation regulations.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Can You Move to an Open Seat on a Plane? We Asked Flight Attendants.

Changing seats without permission on a flight is considered rude and can violate aviation regulations.
#spirit-airlines
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Law

A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says

fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Law

A Spirit Airlines passenger called in a bomb hoax on a flight he'd just missed to try to delay it taking off, affidavit says

#travel
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Flying this Memorial Day weekend? You should be prepared to face these travel hurdles

Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to reach new heights, with over 45 million people traveling this year.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Flying this Memorial Day weekend? You should be prepared to face these travel hurdles

Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to reach new heights, with over 45 million people traveling this year.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Demoralizing': Venezuelans experience confusion and fear amid Trump travel ban

The latest travel ban imposed by the Trump administration has caused significant distress for Venezuelan nationals attempting to travel to the U.S.
#united-airlines
fromFuturism
5 days ago
US politics

United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' Equipment

fromFuturism
5 days ago
US politics

United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink WiFi Service on Its Planes After the Antennaes Caused Problems With Its Jets' Equipment

fromMail Online
1 week ago

SHIVALI BEST goes behind-the-scenes at Britain's busiest airport

The baggage system at Heathrow's Terminal 5, featuring over 18 miles of conveyor belts and handling 39.47 million bags in 2024, is a world leader.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

When You Check in for a Flight Matters-Here's Why

Ideally, you can pick your seat for free when you purchase your flight, but that's usually not the case if you're flying coach.
Travel
#delta-airlines
Travel
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Delta ditches 'basic economy' in ticketing overhaul - here's how fliers can still snag a cut-price fare

Delta is rebranding its ticket options for greater customer choice and customization.
Travel
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Delta ditches 'basic economy' in ticketing overhaul - here's how fliers can still snag a cut-price fare

Delta is rebranding its ticket options for greater customer choice and customization.
Washington DC
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

FAA Warns About Washington, D.C.-area Flight Disruptions in June-What Travelers Should Know

Air travel at Reagan National Airport will be significantly restricted on June 14 due to a special military parade.
#eu-regulations
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU compensation rights for flight delays and cancellations may be reduced following new thresholds set by the EU Council.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

Passenger compensation for flight delays set to decrease in Europe

EU compensation rights for flight delays and cancellations may be reduced following new thresholds set by the EU Council.
#jfk-airport
fromqns.com
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

American Airlines first to implement new facial recognition system at JFK for U.S. citizens QNS

fromqns.com
1 week ago
Privacy technologies

American Airlines first to implement new facial recognition system at JFK for U.S. citizens QNS

#travel-tips
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Travel

Google just spilled its airfare secrets: here's the cheapest day to book your next flight

Travel
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Travelers are taking extreme measures and using hacks to avoid airline baggage fees

The pillowcase travel hack helps travelers avoid checked baggage fees by disguising items as pillows.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

The Gross Reason You Shouldn't Wash Your Hands in Airplane Bathrooms

Airplane toilets may be cleaned, but handwashing in onboard bathrooms is advised against due to bacterial contamination.
Travel
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Google just spilled its airfare secrets: here's the cheapest day to book your next flight

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly, with midweek flights saving travelers 13% to 20%.
#american-airlines
#ryanair
Travel
fromMedium
1 week ago

How airlines trick you into paying more

Budget airlines' hidden fees drastically inflate ticket prices, making air travel more expensive than advertised.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Europe news

A thunderstorm caused turbulence so bad that it injured 8 people, and passengers were put on a bus to their final destination

Travel
fromMedium
1 week ago

How airlines trick you into paying more

Budget airlines' hidden fees drastically inflate ticket prices, making air travel more expensive than advertised.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Europe news

A thunderstorm caused turbulence so bad that it injured 8 people, and passengers were put on a bus to their final destination

#easyjet
#southwest-airlines
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Gadgets

Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Gadgets

Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight

#airport-operations
NYC startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?

The FAA has mandated a significant reduction in airport operations to alleviate congestion at Newark Liberty.
NYC startup
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?

The FAA has mandated a significant reduction in airport operations to alleviate congestion at Newark Liberty.
New York Islanders
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Small plane crashes into Long Island Sound, 2 people rescued, U.S. Coast Guard says

A small plane crashed into Long Island Sound, but two occupants were rescued and reported in stable condition.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

You Won't Believe This One Invisible Danger Of Sitting In An Airplane Window Seat

Most typical windows in a house or a car are going to filter out ... like 97%, 98% of the UVB radiation, which is typically the wavelength that people think of that causes sunburns.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

What Actually Happens If You're on the No Fly List?

The right to fly is not guaranteed, and the No Fly List serves as a reminder of the consequences individuals can face for perceived threats to aviation.
US news
#transportation
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Transportation Sec Grilled On Claim Air Traffic Issues Were Years in the Making: Why Didn't First Admin' Deal With It?

Ongoing issues at Newark airport highlighted by Transportation Secretary due to decades-long problems.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Transportation Sec Grilled On Claim Air Traffic Issues Were Years in the Making: Why Didn't First Admin' Deal With It?

Ongoing issues at Newark airport highlighted by Transportation Secretary due to decades-long problems.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

Flight Attendants Share 5 Genius Ways to Make the Middle Seat the Comfiest Spot on the Plane

Just because the middle seat may seem like the least desirable spot on the plane, it doesn't mean it has to be miserable.
Gadgets
#parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Nick Viall's Wife 'Eavesdropped' on a Woman Texting and Didn't Like What She Saw About Her Daughter

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Parenting

A flight attendant taught me this mommy hack for traveling with my baby - but trolls say it's 'stupid' and 'unsafe'

fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Nick Viall's Wife 'Eavesdropped' on a Woman Texting and Didn't Like What She Saw About Her Daughter

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Parenting

A flight attendant taught me this mommy hack for traveling with my baby - but trolls say it's 'stupid' and 'unsafe'

Travel
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

We Need to Talk About the Mile High Club

Sex on planes is more common than believed, but actually doing it is often unappealing.
The Mile High Club's allure inspires unique business ventures like Love Cloud's themed flights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Heathrow boss sorry for sleeping through outage with phone on silent

Woldbye expressed deep regret at being uncontactable during the power outage that caused significant flight disruptions, marking a challenging communication failure at Heathrow.
UK news
#budget-airlines
NYC startup
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Budget airlines contributing to passenger boom at NYC-area regional airports

Regional airports are experiencing significant passenger growth, driven by budget airlines.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Miss Manners: I was furious about being poked on the airplane

Poking one's seat mate is not allowed, Miss Manners will agree. However, while she realizes how difficult it is on airplanes these days to locate space for all of one's body parts.
Relationships
#flight-safety
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston food

Man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendant, trying to open plane door on Boston flight

fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids

Russian airports suspended operations due to drone attacks from Ukraine, impacting civilian flights for safety.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Travel
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Memorial Day weekend will see a surge in road trips with record-breaking travel expected

Record domestic travel for Memorial Day weekend set to exceed 2005 figures with 45.1 million travelers expected.
Increase in road trips influenced by lower gasoline prices as travelers seek cheaper options for travel this weekend.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Taoiseach Micheal Martin not worried about legal action after deportees flown through Shannon in defiance of US judge's ruling

"First of all, there are various international agreements and legal agreements that pertain to aircraft landing and refuelling."
UK news
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

I'm a pilot - here's the disastrous truth about flying out of Newark Airport

Newark Airport is facing major disruptions due to delays, cancellations, and air traffic control issues.
#allergies
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

Plane passenger's massive, printed list of allergy demands stirs up backlash: 'I'm allergic to the smell of her'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

Plane passenger's massive, printed list of allergy demands stirs up backlash: 'I'm allergic to the smell of her'

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway

A woman was convicted for sneaking onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass.
#passenger-rights
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

The Best Seats on a Plane for Red Eyes, Tight Connections, and Flying With Infants

If you're feeling anxious, you might also consider choosing a seat with a view into the galley, where flight attendants are often working...
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Passenger flirts with pilot on Frontier flight- and was stunned by his reaction: 'People think I'm making it up'

"Every time I tell the story people think I'm making it up," Tanya Pidgorodetskiy shared in one of her TikTok videos, recounting her serendipitous encounter.
Relationships
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Air New Zealand Just Unveiled Its Retrofitted Fleet-With a New Business Cabin and Upgrades to Economy

Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners redefine long-haul travel, offering a luxurious experience that reflects the essence of New Zealand.
#air-traffic-control
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC startup

Delta CEO says one of its most popular routes was faster in the 1950s than today - and antiquated air traffic control is to blame

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
NYC startup

Delta CEO says one of its most popular routes was faster in the 1950s than today - and antiquated air traffic control is to blame

France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Flights reduced by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

The Independent highlights the need for quality journalism accessible to all, particularly in times of critical events.
France's civil aviation authority mandated a significant reduction in flights following a breakdown in air traffic control systems.
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Boo-hoo! A petulant Trump whines about flying on the majestic Air Force One

My horrible experience pales in comparison to what Donald Trump has to deal with when he flies on renowned Air Force One.
Washington DC
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

The direct flights from Frankfurt to lesser known US cities this summer

If you want to fly to New York, for example, there are five direct connections between the two cities every day.
Germany news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Public sector strike in France causes flight delays and cancellations

The French civil aviation authority announced on Monday evening that due to industrial action, flight cancellations were to be expected at Pau and Tarbes airports.
France politics
fromZDNET
1 month ago

My favorite wireless audio dongle for traveling just got a major connectivity upgrade

In my tests, the TwelveSouth AirFly Pro 2 Bluetooth adapter proved essential for enhancing the in-flight movie watching experience by eliminating the limitations of traditional airline headphone options.
Gadgets
Travel
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

30 Products That Make Traveling So Comfortable You'll Believe It Really Is About The Journey, Not The Destination

The adjustable infinity pillow provides versatile 360-degree support for comfortable travel sleep, even in economy seating.
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