Why you shouldn’t drink before taking a nap on the plane
By Madeline Holcombe | CNN The “fasten seat belt” sign is off, and the time for a nap on your flight is on. You grab your neck pillow, eye mask …
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World’s best airline for 2024 named by AirlineRatings.com
By Maureen O’Hare | CNN When planning a trip, you can’t guarantee your flight won’t be delayed, your bag won’t go missing, or you won’t have a nightmare neighbor. But …
Rapid change in gravitational force and 54-metre altitude plunge caused injuries on Singapore Airlines flight
Preliminary findings of an investigation into a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence show a rapid change in gravitational force and a 54-metre altitude drop caused injuries. A 73-year-old …
Can airlines, officials better forecast severe turbulence to help avoid it? – National
After at least 12 people were injured on Sunday when a Qatar Airways flight hit turbulence, questions continue to mount on the rough air’s impact on travel and what’s being …
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence during nightmare flight
A Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin was hit by turbulence, with twelve people injured, including passengers and crew. Eight of the injured were hospitalised. Dublin Airport said …
What Happens If Someone Dies On A Plane?
“Is there a doctor on board?” Those who fly frequently may have heard this question asked at some point on a plane. In-flight medical incidents can range from minor to …
Australians return home after Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence
Australians have begun returning home from a fatal Singapore Airlines flight where passengers were thrown around the plane’s cabin during a severe bout of turbulence. The flight from London had …
One dead and 71 injured after severe turbulence hits flight out of London
By Duarte Mendonca, Kocha Olarn and Sophie Jeong | CNN One person has died and at least 71 others were injured on board a Singapore Airlines plane that encountered severe …
How air turbulence creates danger in the skies
By Tamara Hardingham-Gill | CNN Air travel and turbulence have always gone hand in hand with many flights, especially long haul, experiencing spells of bumpiness. The severe episode on board …
Frontier Airlines breaks away from ultra-low cost ticket model
By Mary Schlangenstein | Bloomberg Frontier Airlines, famous for deeply discounted ticket prices and bare-bones service, is adding new fare categories that include carry-on bags, seat selection and no cancellation …