6 h. ago 'I asked to move away from obese woman on plane and her reaction was so awkward'

A plane passenger has shared how he purposely moved away from a plus-sized woman on his flight because she was making him physically uncomfortable - but now he feels bad about his actions

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11 h. ago Chaos erupts on plane as screaming passenger goes on fiery 12

The man, who claimed to be 'the realest person on the East Coast,' began his outburst by attacking flight staff, but when other passengers stepped in to defend the crew, he turned his fury on them instead.

Events

12 h. ago Heathrow Airport's major expansion plans with an increase to passenger fees

With plans to expand even further, Heathrow Airport has proposed an expansion, but it will be at the cost of the passengers as ticket prices are set to rise to cover the cost

Society

25 h. ago Plane passengers warned 'secret boarding pass code' could see you kicked off flight

Experts warn that, with airlines routinely overbooking flights on purpose, a simple check-in mistake could see the start to your holiday getting delayed

Events

25 h. ago Plane passenger caught arguing on flight after seat given away to a child

A viral TikTok has ignited a conversation about plane seat swapping etiquette

Events

31 h. ago Eerie connection between MH370, Air India and Germanwings disasters after pilot's warning

Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz locked his captain out of the cockpit before crashing the plane into the side of a French mountain, killing 150 passengers in 2015

Events

50 h. ago Offshore wind farms to be allowed to apply for contracts before planning consent

The plans are part of a raft of reforms launched by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on Tuesday.

Politics

51 h. ago Plane passenger starts row as child is given his $300 seat without asking

American Airlines passenger Osaac Summer was captured in a viral clip berating a couple while boarding a flight.

Politics

69 h. ago Passenger jet and cargo plane miss each other by just 300ft over Russia after 'unexpected manoeuvre' by Air China flight puts it on collision course

The dramatic incident, which unfolded in the early hours of July 7 over Tuva, a mountainous region bordering Mongolia, has reignited growing fears over global aviation safety.

Transport

3 d. ago Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, killing all 4 passengers on board

Small plane crashes at London Southend Airport, killing all 4 passengers on board  weisradio.com

Events

3 d. ago Plans to breathalyse passengers leaving Aberdeen International Airport during drink

The pilot project could potentially be rolled out to other areas.

Society

3 d. ago Plane passengers warned they might want to swerve travel pillows on flights

Travel pillows are a common sight in any flight but shopping insiders have warned that they're not always the best answer to getting decent sleep on a plane

Events

3 d. ago Small passenger plane bound for Netherlands crashes at London Southend airport

Small passenger plane bound for Netherlands crashes at London Southend airport  Moneycontrol

Events

4 d. ago ‘Serious incident’ at Southend airport after small plane crashes

Emergency services at the scene after Beechcraft B200 aircraft involved in collision at about 4pm on SundayA small passenger plane has crashed after taking off in Essex, police said.The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at about 4pm on Sunday, soon after taking off from London Southend airport, and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it, according to photos circulating on social media. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Delta Air Lines plane makes emergency landing as passengers stuck on tiny island

A Delta Air Lines flight from Madrid to New York had to make an emergency landing on a tiny island in the Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic, due to a reported mechanical issue

Politics

6 d. ago 'Smoking couple' on TUI jet turn airport into 'warzone' as passengers stuck for 17 hours

Terry Lawrance, 66, was on his way home from Cancun, Mexico, on a TUI flight when two passengers allegedly started smoking on board – forcing the plane to be diverted causing chaos

Events

6 d. ago Fears Heathrow’s move to raise airport fees by ‘excessive’ 17% will push up fares

Airport is seeking increase to expand passenger capacity and fund new lounges, shops and restaurantsBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow is seeking to raise the landing fees it charges airlines by 17% as part of a plan to invest £10bn into Europe’s busiest airport, in a move airlines say will push up air fares for travellers.The airport operator has made a submission to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to increase the fees, saying the rise would fund a plan to increase annual passenger capacity to 92 million and expand terminal space for new lounges, shops and restaurants. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Heathrow unveils plans to add up to 10 million passengers by 2031

The plan forms the core of the airport’s 2027–2031 business proposal, which was submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority on Friday.

Politics

6 d. ago Plane passenger calls out dad who gave him 'glare' when he refused to swap seats

A frustrated passenger who was travelling from Brazil to the US said an 'entitled' dad 'glared' at him twice after he refused to swap seats so that his child could sit by the window

Politics

6 d. ago Delta flight with roughly 300 passengers diverted to island in Atlantic Ocean

New York-bound flight took off from Madrid on Sunday, but landed on island in Azores group after engine issueA Delta flight was diverted to an island in the Atlantic this week after the plane experienced a mechanical issue, leaving the nearly 300 passengers on the island for a day.The New York-bound flight took off from Madrid on Sunday, but as the flight made its way over the ocean, the flight crew had to divert it to an island in the Azores island group. Continue reading...

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