#passenger-safety
#passenger-safety

Terror probe as man arrested 'after shouting Allahu Akbar and death to Trump' on flight from London to Glasgow

Video footage shows a man shouting 'death to America, death to Trump' and 'Allahu Akbar' on an easyJet flight, leading to his arrest by police.

US politics

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

5 days ago

Germany: Several injured in train crash DW 07/27/2025

At least three people were injured when a passenger train derailed in south-western Germany.

fromwww.dw.com

6 days ago

Austria: ICE train passengers stuck for 6 hours in tunnel DW 07/27/2025

Passengers were trapped for over six hours in a dark, hot tunnel due to a power failure on the ICE train.

fromwww.dw.com

6 days ago

Austria: ICE train passengers stuck in for 6 hours in tunnel DW 07/27/2025

400 passengers were evacuated from a stranded ICE train in a tunnel near Vienna after a power failure.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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Army veteran grandmother stops passenger from storming Delta cockpit

Nicole Pruitt intervened to prevent a potential cockpit intrusion on a Delta Airlines flight, utilizing her military training.

#air-india

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Another Air India plane hit with problems - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

King Charles 'desperately shocked' by Air India crash with 53 Britons on board

The Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad involved 230 passengers, highlighting the tragic loss across multiple nations.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Gatwick Airport setting up centre for relatives of passengers on Air India flight

Air India flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after departure from Ahmedabad, leading to significant casualties and a support center for relatives.

Miscellaneous

Another Air India plane hit with problems - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

King Charles 'desperately shocked' by Air India crash with 53 Britons on board

The Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad involved 230 passengers, highlighting the tragic loss across multiple nations.

Gatwick Airport setting up centre for relatives of passengers on Air India flight

Air India flight AI171, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after departure from Ahmedabad, leading to significant casualties and a support center for relatives.

more#air-india

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Fire on Indonesia ferry kills three, over 500 passengers jump to safety

Social media videos captured the harrowing scene as terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, leapt into the sea amidst the chaos of flames and smoke emanating from the KM Barcelona 5 ferry.

World news

fromABC7 Los Angeles

2 weeks ago

Flames from engine cause flight to declare emergency and return to LAX

Sun Country Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Los Angeles, prompting an emergency landing.

fromianVisits

2 weeks ago

Waterloo station's roof upgrade approaches halfway mark

Once completed, London Waterloo will be cleaner and brighter for passengers while acoustics will make things easier for passengers to hear station announcements.

Renovation

#ryanair

fromwww.thelocal.es

3 weeks ago

Miscellaneous

Several hurt after false fire alarm on Ryanair plane in Spain's Mallorca

Europe news

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

UK news

UK travellers could face drinking bans in airports soon amid rise in incidents

fromwww.thelocal.es

3 weeks ago

Miscellaneous

Several hurt after false fire alarm on Ryanair plane in Spain's Mallorca

Europe news

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

UK news

UK travellers could face drinking bans in airports soon amid rise in incidents

more#ryanair

4 weeks ago

Key 7/7 passenger safety recommendation dropped

The Transport for London's Emergency Response Unit (ERU) vehicles, which previously had blue light capability, lost this status in 2024 to minimize collision risks.

London politics

fromIndependent

'I've had burning logs thrown on board,' says Dublin Bus driver as new figures reveal more than 1,000 anti-social incidents last year

A significant number of anti-social behaviour incidents on Dublin Bus services may not be reported.

fromMiami Herald

4 hurt after Amtrak stalls in Florida - stranding passengers for hours, officials say

The Floridian 41 was en route to Miami from Chicago and carrying over 200 travelers when it became disabled and lost head-end power at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Canada news

A girl fell overboard a Disney cruise. What to do if it happens to you.

Falling from a cruise ship presents survival challenges, but staying calm and employing survival strategies can enhance chances of rescue.

Major Airlines Are Diverting and Canceling Flights to the Middle East-What Travelers Should Know

Airlines are adapting to international conflicts by adjusting policies, providing flexibility, and ensuring travel safety for passengers.

Moment delivery driver throws water bottles to passengers trapped on sweltering London train

A Just Eat delivery driver aided stranded train passengers by skillfully throwing water bottles during a heatwave.

#aviation-safety

fromwww.independent.co.uk

OMG science

What Would Actually Happen If You Tried to Open the Airplane Emergency Door Mid-flight?

Europe news

Staying safe during flight turbulence: Simon Calder explains

fromFast Company

Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings

Advances in plane design and effective evacuation procedures contributed to the survival of all passengers and crew after the crash.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

OMG science

What Would Actually Happen If You Tried to Open the Airplane Emergency Door Mid-flight?

Europe news

Staying safe during flight turbulence: Simon Calder explains

fromFast Company

Delta plane crash shows that survival depends on the crew, seats, and wings

Advances in plane design and effective evacuation procedures contributed to the survival of all passengers and crew after the crash.

more#aviation-safety

Captain arrested as NYC boat explosion forces 22 passengers to swim for their lives

Joshua Brito, the captain of a 35-foot boat, was arrested for drunken driving after the boat burst into flames, injuring 23 passengers.

Boston food

#airline-incident

London food

Passenger jet forced to return to London Heathrow after windscreen cracks

A flight attendant broke his leg restraining a passenger who tried to open a door mid-flight

A passenger attempted to open an emergency exit midflight, leading to a flight attendant's injury and subsequent intervention by crew.

Miscellaneous

Swiss cabin crew member dies after smoke problems forced emergency landing

London food

Passenger jet forced to return to London Heathrow after windscreen cracks

A flight attendant broke his leg restraining a passenger who tried to open a door mid-flight

A passenger attempted to open an emergency exit midflight, leading to a flight attendant's injury and subsequent intervention by crew.

Swiss cabin crew member dies after smoke problems forced emergency landing

A Swiss International Air Lines crew member died following an emergency landing caused by engine issues and smoke inside the plane.

more#airline-incident

This Country Will Now Fine Airline Passengers for Standing Up Too Early After Landing

New rules in Turkey require passengers to remain seated until the plane has completely stopped to avoid fines.

Gatwick security scare as ticketless man evades checks and tries to board Tui flight

Jimmy McBride and other passengers intervened to stop a man from boarding a flight illegally at Gatwick Airport.

I'm a flight attendant - never wear this on a plane unless you want to be soaked in pee

Peeing at 30,000 feet can be a challenge, especially in cramped, often unclean airplane lavatories.

Fashion & style

Authorities swarm Hawaiian Airlines plane just before takeoff after passenger overheard 'making threat' at San Diego airport

A bomb threat was reported on a Hawaiian Airlines flight, prompting emergency response and the arrest of a passenger at San Diego airport.

Brooklyn

fromwww.mediaite.com

BREAKING: Huge Ship Crashes Into Brooklyn Bridge, Multiple Injuries Reported

A large ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring passengers and prompting a significant rescue operation.

Helmeted hooligan causing chaos at airport is tackled to the ground in dramatic citizen's arrest, wild video shows

A man's unruly behavior led to a citizen's arrest at Brisbane Airport after he attempted to board a flight despite being denied.

#sexual-assault

Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

Travel

Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on American Airlines Flight

Atlanta Braves

Bay Area woman sues airline, alleges man assaulted her on red-eye from SFO

Travel

Woman Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on American Airlines Flight

more#sexual-assault

Experts' tips to not get 'stranded' at Newark Airport: 'Avoid any connections through EWR'

Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are experiencing significant delays due to staffing shortages and operational disruptions.

NYC parents

Mental health

Inside flight attendant training for fires, crashes and chaos

Flight anxiety is rising significantly, complicating the safety responsibilities of flight attendants.

Cars

fromwww.amny.com

Thinking of renting a limo in New York? DMV sets new limo policy in time for prom season | amNewYork

New law mandates safety presentations by stretch limousine operators before trips.

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.

London

London Heathrow-bound BA flight makes emergency landing as toxic fumes leave passengers sick at 30,000ft

Boston food

A London-bound flight diverted to Boston after a possible bird strike and fumes in the cabin

British Airways Flight 216 diverted to Boston following a bird strike and fume reports, ensuring passenger safety.

London

London Heathrow-bound BA flight makes emergency landing as toxic fumes leave passengers sick at 30,000ft

Mental health

Alcohol, anxiety, and abuse: Flight attendants say travelers are more freaked out than ever

Unruly passenger incidents on flights have drastically increased since 2021, causing heightened anxiety for passengers and crew alike.

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.

Mental health

Alcohol, anxiety, and abuse: Flight attendants say travelers are more freaked out than ever

Eleven injured after flight bound for London Heathrow makes emergency landing in Porto

Emergency landing due to smoke alert injures eleven passengers, highlighting urgent medical response.

more#air-travel

Intoxicated person plan needed on Tube - coroner

The coroner emphasized the need for Transport for London to prioritize the safety of intoxicated individuals in their planning, considering the inherent risks involved in travel.

London politics

#delta-air-lines

Atlanta Falcons

Nearly 300 passengers evacuated from Delta flight after engine catches fire just before takeoff

Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

fromBoston.com

Boston food

Delta flight returns to Boston Logan due to 'smoky odor' in cabin

Atlanta Falcons

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Smoke,' F.A.A. Says

Delta flight returned to Atlanta due to reported smoke, leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers.

Atlanta Falcons

Nearly 300 passengers evacuated from Delta flight after engine catches fire just before takeoff

A Delta Air Lines flight was evacuated after an engine fire erupted just before takeoff, but all passengers were safely evacuated.

Travel

Map shows the journey-doubling detours 2 Delta flights took to avoid major storms

Boston food

fromBoston.com

Delta flight returns to Boston Logan due to 'smoky odor' in cabin

A Delta flight returning to Logan Airport due to a smoky odor caused a significant delay for passengers.

Atlanta Falcons

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Possible Smoke,' F.A.A. Says

Delta flight returned to Atlanta due to reported smoke, leading to an emergency evacuation of passengers.

SF parents

Frontier Airlines offers $500 vouchers and refunds to passengers after a 'hard landing' in Puerto Rico

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

A group of Frontier Airlines passengers are suing, saying they were kept on a 'smoke-filled' plane for nearly an hour

SF parents

Frontier Airlines offers $500 vouchers and refunds to passengers after a 'hard landing' in Puerto Rico

8 months ago

Miscellaneous

A group of Frontier Airlines passengers are suing, saying they were kept on a 'smoke-filled' plane for nearly an hour

more#frontier-airlines

#aviation

Boston food

Passenger's foot crushed by runaway beverage cart on nightmare flight: lawsuit

Los Angeles

California flight disrupted after passenger allegedly 'bit another person'

Legal experts weigh in on Delta's $30,000 'no strings attached' payment to passengers after crash-landing incident

Delta is compensating passengers with $30,000 each after a flight incident, prioritizing customer care and support.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

'Nervous flyer' who mixed Xanax with alcohol and urinated in aisle, forcing flight to divert to Dublin Airport, appears in court

fromwww.euronews.com

Miscellaneous

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, over 30 likely dead

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Bird strike forces plane from NYC's LaGuardia Airport to make emergency landing

Boston food

Passenger's foot crushed by runaway beverage cart on nightmare flight: lawsuit

Los Angeles

California flight disrupted after passenger allegedly 'bit another person'

Legal experts weigh in on Delta's $30,000 'no strings attached' payment to passengers after crash-landing incident

Delta is compensating passengers with $30,000 each after a flight incident, prioritizing customer care and support.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

'Nervous flyer' who mixed Xanax with alcohol and urinated in aisle, forcing flight to divert to Dublin Airport, appears in court

fromwww.euronews.com

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, over 30 likely dead

Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan, with at least 32 survivors reported from 67 passengers on board.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Bird strike forces plane from NYC's LaGuardia Airport to make emergency landing

more#aviation

Alaska Airlines flight forced to evacuate due to smelly fumes in cockpit

Alaska Airlines Flight 757 was diverted due to a strong odor in the cockpit, requiring an emergency landing and passenger evacuation.

fromIrish Independent

Heathrow Airport: flights to resume later today as counter-terror police lead probe into fire

Heathrow Airport announced it is resuming flights after a power outage due to a fire, focusing on repatriation flights for diverted passengers.

London

Dallas Cowboys

American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver after emergency landing

American Airlines flight diverted due to engine fire, leading to a safe evacuation of all passengers and crew.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

A rain of rockets and bullets': Survivors of Pakistan's train hijacking

Survivors of the Jaffar Express attack recounted witnessing horrific killings as Baloch separatist fighters hijacked the train, leading to a deadly confrontation.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Travel

Man detained after allegedly attempting to board Jetstar flight at Avalon airport with gun

A man attempted to board a Jetstar flight with a gun, causing alarm but was detained without injuries.

World news

What Happens When a Passenger Dies Mid-flight? The Answer May Surprise You

Airline protocols for managing in-flight deaths vary, raising concerns when a passenger died next to others on a flight.

2 passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto | CBC News

Two passengers are suing Delta Air Lines after a crash landing in Toronto, citing negligence and seeking damages for injuries sustained.

New footage shows Delta plane flipping over in fiery crash landing in Toronto

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed at Toronto Pearson airport, flipping over and leaving several injured, amidst dramatic passenger escapes.

fromwww.cbc.ca

'Everything just kind of went sideways:' Passenger recounts plane crash landing at Toronto airport | CBC News

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed in Toronto, injuring 18 passengers, including healthcare worker Pete Carlson, who provided aid post-accident.

fromwww.cbc.ca

2 passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto | CBC News

Two passengers are suing Delta Air Lines after a crash landing in Toronto, citing negligence and seeking damages for injuries sustained.

New footage shows Delta plane flipping over in fiery crash landing in Toronto

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed at Toronto Pearson airport, flipping over and leaving several injured, amidst dramatic passenger escapes.

fromwww.cbc.ca

'Everything just kind of went sideways:' Passenger recounts plane crash landing at Toronto airport | CBC News

A Delta Air Lines flight crashed in Toronto, injuring 18 passengers, including healthcare worker Pete Carlson, who provided aid post-accident.

TfL is bringing back this iconic feature of London's old Routemaster buses

Transport for London is trialling a new ding sound on buses to enhance passenger safety by alerting them before departure.

fromwww.mediaite.com

JUST IN: Stunning Video of Toronto Airplane Crash Emerges

All 80 passengers survived the Delta flight crash landing at Toronto International Airport, despite the aircraft's fuselage being upside down.

Emergency crews responded quickly to control flames and assist passengers in a chaotic situation.

Plane Flips Over in Toronto, and Migrants Trapped in Panama Hotel

All 80 passengers survived the Toronto plane crash, with only 18 injuries reported.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

8 injured as Delta flight overturns on landing in Toronto

A Delta Airlines plane flipped upon arrival at Toronto's Pearson Airport, resulting in at least eight injuries, including one critically injured passenger.

East Bay (California)

fromIndependent

Airlines paid out thousands of euro in compensation after dozens of passengers sued over food or drink burns

The 2019 EU ruling led to increased personal injury claims against airlines.

Passengers have filed over 100 claims for scalding incidents in the past six years.

Digital life

Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued

A passenger's violent outburst aboard a Frontier Airlines flight led to chaos, with fellow passengers working to subdue him until landing.

London

How patronising': rail bosses face anger over plan to hide train departure times

Passengers are unhappy with a new scheme that hides train departure info to prevent rushing, feeling it undermines their ability to make travel decisions.

#rail-safety

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

fromianVisits

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

fromianVisits

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

A passenger opened an exit door on a JetBlue flight, causing panic and leading to flight changes and potential charges.

Appeal after person's hand caught in train doors

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) stated they are conducting an independent safety investigation after a passenger’s hand was trapped in train doors at Ealing Broadway station.

London

fromABC7 San Francisco

Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; crew member, 10 passengers hospitalized

Emergency landing in Graz due to engine issues; 1 crew member airlifted, 10 passengers seek medical care.