6 h. ago Asteroid the size of passenger plane to make 'very close' encounter with Earth this week

The space rock will zoom past Earth at speeds of over 28,000mph

Politics

7 h. ago Warning issued to window seat plane passengers over health risk

The window seat might be the preferred option for many plane passengers travelling on long-haul flights - but experts have warned that sitting by the glass for extended periods can lead to health risks.

Events

9 h. ago Airline passengers behaving badly: Is it time to test alcohol

Plane Talk: Do pricing policies for inflight beers encourage passengers to drink more – and get angry?

Politics

9 h. ago NASA warns a HUGE asteroid the size of a commercial jet will skim past Earth tomorrow at blistering speeds of over 28,000mph

The 38-metre (124ft) space rock will make an exceptionally close pass of our planet at blistering speeds over 28,000 miles per hour (45,000 km/h).

Events

21 h. ago Moment plane is evacuated after 'crazed passenger' issues threats outside cockpit

Passengers were left distressed after a 'crazed' man made threats to the cabin on a packed plane over the weekend.

Events

22 h. ago What time is Alien: Earth out on Disney Plus? Release time for episode 5 in the US and UK

Disney Plus will release the latest episode of Alien: Earth this week 👽📺

Politics

31 h. ago Drunk Freebird passenger sparks chaos as he vomits and refuses to get off plane

Adam McDermott had boarded an early evening Freebird flight at Newcastle International Airport but the crew soon realised he was drunk as the 36-year-old threw up in his seat

Events

35 h. ago Police scramble to Heathrow runway after 'agitated' passenger 'punched flight attendant and tried to force open plane door' in bid to disembark early

A male passenger allegedly argued with a flight attendant before hitting him after demanding to disembark from the plane early.

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36 h. ago Air rage horror at Heathrow as passenger 'punches flight attendant and tries to force open plane door'

A 33-year-old plane passenger on a Saudia Airlines flight was arrested after reportedly punching a crew member and attempted to open a cabin door at London Heathrow Airport on 28 August.

Society

54 h. ago Terrifying simulation reveals why passengers must use the brace position during a plane crash

A shocking simulation has revealed that the brace position could be what saves your life in a plane crash.

Events

3 d. ago Police swarm Heathrow plane as passenger 'hits flight attendant and tries to open door'

A huge emergency response - including several fire trucks and police vehicles - could be seen on the tarmac beside the Saudia Airlines plane seconds after it arrived at Heathrow

Events

3 d. ago Police swarm Heathrow jet after passenger 'attacks crew and tries to open plane door'

The disturbance is reported to have started as the plane taxied to its stand

Events

3 d. ago Moment Emirates passenger restrained on plane 'after what he called flight attendant'

Shocking footage from a seven-hour flight from Newcastle to Dubai shows the moment an allegedly drunk passenger was restrained by Emirates staff and fellow passengers

Politics

4 d. ago Virgin passengers 'told to relieve themselves in bottles' as plane toilets fail

After setting off with just one working toilet, disaster struck on board a Virgin Australia flight between Bali and Brisbane when the last loo standing became totally clogged

Events

4 d. ago Moment ferocious 100mph storm blows passenger plane around on holiday island as aftermath of Hurricane Erin lashes Europe

Wind gusts nearly overturned the aircraft while it was stopped on the runway at Cagnano Airport in Corsica this morning.

Events

4 d. ago 'Entitled woman on flight thought she could steal my plane seat but I got last laugh'

A woman has shared her frustration after an 'entitled' passenger tried to steal her plane seat – but she managed to get the last laugh with a cutting response on the flight

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4 d. ago Moment firefighters in hazmat suits swarm BA plane as crew members 'collapse'

Melanie Wells, 61, says her flight to Egypt turned to 'pandemonium' when passengers and 'panicking' cabin crew suddenly fell ill, before the plane was swarmed by hazmat suit-clad firefighters

Events

4 d. ago Definitive guide to which passengers get the middle armrests on a plane

Who gets which armrest during a flight can be a controversial topic but there's an unwritten rule that should help clear things up and save you some awkward elbow jostling on your next holiday

Politics

4 d. ago Close encounters of the best kind! Emma Stone gets a red carpet kiss from husband Dave McCary as they join Alicia Silverstone and Noomi Rapace at the Venice premiere of Bugonia

The La La Land actress, 36, is the star of Bugonia, a new movie by director Yorgos Lanthimos.

Politics

5 d. ago 'I'm cabin crew – you should never order this one drink when on a plane'

A flight attendant has urged passengers to avoid these drinks when flying on a plane.

Politics