69 minutes ago 200 passengers forced to evacuate Delta plane on emergency slides due to engine issues

’On takeoff, something went wrong and [an] engine caught fire,’ one passenger told CNN.

Politics

29 hours ago Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...

Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...  The Sun

Society

3 hours ago Billionaire victim of Titan sub disaster left wife less than £100k for cruel reason

Shahzada Dawood was one of five people killed when the Titan submersible suffered a 'catastrophic implosion' but, despite being heir to a Pakistan business dynasty, has left very little to his wife, Christine

Economics

8 hours ago Must watch Apple TV series about plane hijack that flew under the radar

Idris Elba's Hijack is a show that will require your suspension of disbelief — because there are so many crazy things that happen on this seven-hour hijacked flight from Dubai to London

Culture

9 hours ago Come Fly With Me! What it's like to fly business class on Emirates new Airbus A350 to Dubai

Twenty four hours in Dubai with The Scotsman’s Lisa Ferguson. Lisa joined Emirates Airlines for the first flight of their new Airbus A350

Transport

2 hours ago Hundreds of Delta Air Lines passengers forced to flee plane using inflatable slides

The 201 passengers were forced to evacuate onto the snowy tarmac at Atlanta airport using emergency slides after the Delta Air Lines jet abandoned takeoff in snowy weather

Politics

31 hours ago British Airways frequent flyers react to controversial Executive Club changes

Plane Talk: ’Spend, spend, spend’ is the message from BA to passengers who crave elite status with the airline

Society

12 hours ago Culture Secretary says England cricket match against Afghanistan SHOULD go ahead as a boycott over Taliban's 'medieval' treatment of women would be 'counterproductive'

Lisa Nandy argued that a boycott of the Champions Trophy one-day game in Pakistan next month would be 'counterproductive'.

Economics

7 hours ago Woman sucked into airport baggage carousel after fall as staff watch on in horror

The woman was seen hopping onto the luggage conveyor belt at Vladikavkaz Airport in Russia, with one person claiming she thought it was the fast track entrance to her flight gate

Events

29 hours ago Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely

The rankings have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed around 10,000 short and long-haul routes connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.

Transport

3 hours ago World's most misnamed landmarks revealed: London's Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often mistaken for a similar Canadian building. Do YOU know them all?

The ranking is courtesy of a poll that asked 2,000 people to identify famous landmarks from around the world using multiple choice answers, which included several similar but incorrect places.

Politics

16 hours ago MSPs 'must back private jet tax' as super rich 'burn through carbon budget in 10 days'

Oxfam Scotland says shocking milestone highlights the need for Holyrood budget to rein in lavish private jet culture amongst super-rich.

Economics

8 hours ago Arne Slot warns Liverpool of Accrington Stanley test – and reacts to famous milk advert

The Premier League leaders face the fourth-tier strugglers in the FA Cup third round

Events

32 hours ago Manchester Airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

3 hours ago World's most misnamed landmarks revealed: London's Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often

World's most misnamed landmarks revealed: London's Tower Bridge is No.1, while a structure in Seattle is often  Daily Mail

Politics

22 hours ago Marcus Rashford one step away from Man Utd exit as forward flies out to complete deal

Marcus Rashford's representatives have been in Italy this week trying to thrash out a loan move for the Manchester United striker and there has been significant movement

Economics

11 hours ago Delta Airlines pilot holds plane for delayed passenger flying to see dying mum

Realising she wouldn't make it to see her mum, she began to cry and the flight attendant spoke to the pilot who held the next flight so she would make it.

Events

32 hours ago Your rights if your flight is cancelled or delayed due to snow at Manchester Airport

What you need to know if you flight is delayed or cancelled due to snow, including compensation and refunds

Transport

5 hours ago 'Inconsiderate' influencer on Ryanair flight called out for 'desperate' plane act

Instagram food influencer Lola Young decided to bake a cheesecake during her recent flight with Ryanair - but some people have branded her 'inconsiderate' and 'desperate for likes'

Politics

38 hours ago Shoppers praise £35 Debenhams tower heater that 'saves putting main heating on'

The oscillating heater has two settings and costs approximately 51p per hour to run

Economics

12 hours ago JoJo Siwa sparks outrage with 'tone deaf' evacuation video amid LA wildfires

JoJo Siwa was seen packing a car as many celebrities took to social media to announce their homes were burned downed in the LA wildfires

Events

32 hours ago Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely

The rankings have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed around 10,000 short and long-haul routes connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.

Transport

6 hours ago Moment private jet crew spot stunning spherical UFO in night skies over Florida

Flight attendant Cassandra Martin caught on camera the scary moment that a jet crew spotted a mysterious spherical object flying above them thousands of feet over the Bahamas.

Politics

38 hours ago Skyscanner reveals destinations for under £100 perfect for a winter break

Skyscanner's new research highlights affordable holiday destinations under £100 to combat 'indecision overwhelm', as well as offering tips from experts on avoiding planning fatigue and finding the best deals

Economics

12 hours ago Rescuers race to save 12 workers after gas explosion in Pakistan coal mine

Blast likely caused by accumulation of methane gas

Events

33 hours ago Major airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

6 hours ago Ian Rush reflects on famous milk advert ahead of Liverpool v Accrington cup tie

The advert has become part of the Accrington/Rush folklore and fate has pitted the two together in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

Politics

13 hours ago Marcus Rashford's Man United exit edges one step closer as forward flies out to complete medical

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford could be on the move before the end of the January transfer window.

Events

34 hours ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Thursday, January 9 after snow closure

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Transport

8 hours ago 'Parents brought sick toddler on plane – they're selfish and should be ashamed'

A man sparked a mixed response when he shamed parents for bringing their sick toddler on board a flight – while some agreed, others thought he was out of order

Politics

14 hours ago Heir to billionaire Pakistan business dynasty killed in Titan sub disaster left his wife less than £100k in Britain after dying without valid UK will, documents show

EXC: The Pakistanni multi-millionaire, 48, and his 19-year-old son Suleman were two of the five victims killed instantly when the OceanGate submersible suffered a 'catastrophic implosion'.

Events

34 hours ago Major airport axes ALL flights to clear 'significant levels of snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again shortly after 9am this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams worked to clear the runways.

Transport

8 hours ago Which? reveals what REALLY happens when you lose your phone on a plane

Undercover investigators at the consumer rights company purchased four iPhones and deliberately left them on flights with four major UK carriers: British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair.

Politics

15 hours ago Delta Airlines praised for holding flight to allow daughter time with dying mother

The daughter’s TikTok video telling the story received over 10 million views

Events

34 hours ago Unexpected item in baggage area: Moment woman mistakes luggage conveyor belt for passenger walkway, falls flat on her back and is carried off into a hole behind airport check in

The woman in Russia had checked in for an S7 airling flight from Vladikavkaz to Moscow 's Domodedovo airport before the bizarre incident occurred.

Transport

8 hours ago Pilot explains what actually happens if you get up when seatbelt sign is on

Wondered what happens if you leave your chair when the seatbelt sign is still on during the flight? Well American Airlines pilot Steve recently shared details on the advice

Politics

15 hours ago JetBlue stowaways’ bodies were badly decomposed raising possibility they were there for multiple flights: Report

According to FAA data, approximately 80 percent of people who try to stowaway in external compartments on aircraft — such as wheel bays — die

Events

10 hours ago I’m not one for new year’s resolutions – except when it comes to my garden

With a new year comes new plans, but don’t forget to relax in and enjoy your garden at this time of year, tooI don’t love gardening to-do lists – they make it feel too much like work – but I do think there’s value in thinking about what you’d like to do with your garden this year. Perhaps you haven’t been out in it for weeks, or maybe just for a few minutes here and there, to add the sprout leaves to the compost bin. But while January might be the sleepiest time in the garden – perhaps a snowdrop swelling somewhere, but otherwise fallen leaves and perennials tucked well beneath the earth – it’s still the start of a new year.I have never been a huge one for new year resolutions, but I make gentle exceptions for my garden. Gardening is a practice that exists in the temporal space of hope. At this time of year, we imagine warmer days and flick through seed catalogues (if you want something more substantial, I recommend Katharine S White’s Onward and Upward in the Garden, a&nb...

Politics

15 hours ago Winter storm plods into the Deep South, prompting states of emergency and school closures

Another blast of winter storms is closing schools, snarling flights and putting millions of residents on alert across parts of the Deep South and south-central U.S. The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall and icy conditions are likely Friday in Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee

Events

11 hours ago Marcus Rashford's Man Utd exit close as star flies to Germany to complete transfer

Marcus Rashford is closing in on a departure from Manchester United with one possible destination this January transfer window emerging thanks to another exit

Politics

27 hours ago Jason Manford reveals horror nightmare as he was stuck on the runway at Manchester Airport after flights were suspended due to snow

The comedian, 43, was due to take off on Thursday morning for a trip with 15 friends but their plans were delayed.

Events

11 hours ago Every Premiership team's dream January transfer from Rangers defensive essential to £40m Celtic man

With the window now in full swing, top-flight clubs will be keen bolster their squads with signings that could make all the difference

Politics

27 hours ago Drunk firefighter causes chaos in first class — forcing pilot to make emergency landing, police say

Exclusive: Robert Solesky admitted to ‘aggressively’ grabbing a flight attendant by the lapels, but insisted that “it was a kind gesture to say, ‘Thanks, man,’” according to court filings reported first by The Independent

Events

13 hours ago Ranking Babygirl's steamiest scenes by how safe they are to watch with the family

Nicole Kidman's latest flick Babygirl is not for the faint-hearted, with a handful of raunchy scenes that are sure to make for an awkward family movie night

Politics

29 hours ago Richard Hammond 'forgot wife' after horror crash before 'falling in love again'

Richard Hammond nearly died when he crashed a jet-powered supercar at 319mph during filming for Top Gear in 2006, and his wife Mindy was by his side throughout his recovery

Events

13 hours ago Royal insider shares flirty joke Prince Philip made about Queen Elizabeth

Royal commentator Jennie Bond has followed the ups and downs of royal relationships - and recalls one titillating joke Prince Philip made about the Queen which revealed their enduring love

Politics

30 hours ago Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package

US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s returnThe Biden administration has given its final injection of military support to Ukraine, unveiling a $500m weapons package just days before Donald Trump’s return to the White House threatens to upend western backing for Kyiv.The aid bundle – including air defense missiles and F-16 fighter jet equipment – was announced on Thursday by outgoing US defense secretary Lloyd Austin during a summit at Germany’s Ramstein air base. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago American Airlines pilot shares what happens if you need toilet when seatbelt sign is on

Ever wondered what you can do if you need to use the toilet when the seatbelt sign is on? American Airlines pilot Steve recently explained what happens if you ignore the advice...

Politics

31 hours ago Winter storm to hit US south again, carrying in snow and freezing weather

Cities cancel flights and school in anticipation as Dallas, Texas, is expected to get a year’s worth of snowParts of Texas and the US south are getting hit with yet another winter storm.The winter storm will hit central and northern Texas with 1-6in (3-15cm) of snow, according to the latest update from AccuWeather. Pockets of snowfall from 6-12in are expected to hit north of Dallas, Texas; to Arkansas, Tennessee and eastern North Carolina through Friday. Continue reading...

Events

20 hours ago BRIAN VINER reviews A Real Pain: A masterpiece from the heir to Woody Allen

Jesse Eisenberg has said that he was inspired to write A Real Pain after coming across an online advert promoting tours of the concentration camp Auschwitz, with lunch included.

Politics

33 hours ago Urgent warning issued to all UK drivers after Land Rover flips in horror crash

The yellow weather warning for snow and ice comes after days of traffic chaos, school closures and rail cancellations as a result of the disruptive weather sweeping across the UK

Events

23 hours ago Frontier Airlines is offering a year’s worth of free flights — here’s how to claim it

The contest runs from January 6 to January 31

Politics

33 hours ago UK weather live: Fresh ice warnings as flights delayed at Manchester Airport after heavy snow

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Events

26 hours ago La Niña weather phenomenon arrives as forecasters reveal 'profound' impact on UK

La Niña, the flip side of El Niño, is an irregular rising of unusually cold water in a key part of the central equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide

Politics

33 hours ago UK weather live: Fresh ice warnings as Manchester Airport warns of flight delays after heavy snow

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Events

28 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral: Obama and Trump spotted 'gossiping' as Melania 'flirts' with husband

Barack Obama and Donald Trump looked to smile at each other as they chatted at Jimmy Carter's funeral service in Washington DC, though Melania appeared distinctly unhappy

Politics

35 hours ago Manchester Airport shuts runways over 'significant snow' as traveller warning issued

One of the major airports in the UK which sees almost 200 flights a day have closed their runways due to significant snowfall, and warn passengers to check before making the journey over

Events