22 h. ago Former airline pilot reveals why swapping to an empty seat before take

Although tempting - especially if cramped in economy - the veteran pilot advises against making a switch

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52 h. ago United Airlines pilot forced to land as object smashes windshield at 36,000ft

Dramatic pictures from the aftermath of the United Airlines landing in Salt Lake City show what appear to be scorch marks on the Boeing 737's shattered windshield

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6 d. ago Major airline wants ‘people looking for career change’ in pilot recruitment drive

Wizz Air is planning to expand its staff and fleet by 2030

Transport

8 d. ago John McGinn names the Scotland record he'd swap for World Cup finals as he reveals Steve Clarke half time fury

The midfielder has smashed through the 80 cap mark with 100 appearances for the Dark Blues firmly in sight

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2 w. ago Paedophile footballer Adam Johnson money woes revealed: Shamed star jailed for sex with a schoolgirl has swapped £3m mansion for modest family home

Johnson, 38, once the proud owner of a £1.7m mansion he sold to England cricket skipper Ben Stokes , is now in more modest circumstances.

Economics

2 w. ago Pilot left partially deaf after rushing to seal aircraft door that depressurized at 30,000 feet, lawsuit claims

Exclusive: Capt. Wayne Hoefler told The Independent he sprang into action to help fix a malfunctioning door plug -- one day before an incident nearly sucked passengers out of an Alaska Airlines jet

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3 w. ago American Airlines flight diverted to Edinburgh after pilot declares 'mid

American Airlines flight AAL161 from Athens to Chicago departed just after 11am on Monday, however it was forced to land in the Scottish capital.

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3 w. ago Meet the former Premier League footballer who is now a FOOD influencer: Star reveals how he swapped the pitch for the kitchen

The nifty winger was consistently delivering on the South Coast for an up-and-coming Bournemouth team who were pushing for promotion to the Premier League alongside a young Eddie Howe.

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3 w. ago Why swapping Dubai for Queen's Park can help goal machine Josh Fowler realise a dream

Striker was living the dream in the UAE but knows to truly succeed in football he had to give up the magnificence of the Middle East and return to the south side of Glasgow.

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