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Russians In Alaska Fueled Their Planes For Cash
Charter 97
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10 The Kremlin faces the consequences of aggression on a daily basis. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the United States - despite Donald Trump's repeated threats to punish Russia with sanctions for refusing to cease fire - has...
Air Canada flight attendants continue strike despite order to return, airline delays restart
CTV News
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August 17, 2025
Updated: August 17, 2025 at 3:11PM EDT Published: August 17, 2025 at 10:49AM EDT CUPE’s Air Canada Component President Wesley Lesosky says that the union is ‘not willing’ to accept the back-to-work order.
Ex-NBA champ in stitches as Gary Vitti reveals hilarious Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob McAdoo airplane feud
Sportskeeda
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August 17, 2025
Former LA Lakers trainer Gary Vitti, who spent over three decades with the franchise, shared a hilarious story involving Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob McAdoo. The story captured the lighthearted side of the Showtime era and left ex-NBA champion...
'Rain-Soaked Mumbai': Airlines Issue Flight Advisories Amid Heavy Downpour — Check Details Here
Times Now
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August 17, 2025
Flight Advisory Issued in Mumbai as Rain Floods Roads and Slows Travel (Disclaimer: This image was generated using AI and has been verified by the newsroom for accuracy and context.) Mumbai Rain: Mumbai rain continues to batter the city, causing...
Scare at Guwahati Airport as IndiGo Plane Aborts Landing, No Passengers Hurt
Times Now
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August 17, 2025
An IndiGo flight from Dibrugarh to Guwahati on Sunday made a sudden 'go around' seconds before landing at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport here, officials said. There has been no impact on the carrier or any passenger due to...
US State Secretary Rubio: Russians had to pay cash to refuel planes in Alaska
Ukrainska Pravda
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: Getty Images US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has explained that despite US President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to punish Russia with sanctions for refusing to agree to a ceasefire, the United...
Tinubu’s State Visit: Nigeria, Brazil To Sign Aviation Deal, Unlock Direct Flights
Naija News
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August 17, 2025
Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Obafemi Bajomo, disclosed this in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday. He revealed that the final documents were...
As Low As 69%: The 10 Airlines With The Lowest Europe-US Loads
Simple Flying
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August 17, 2025
In the 12 months to April 2025, 78 million passengers flew between Europe and the US. That's equivalent to 213,000 people daily. This ignores seasonality, which impacts fares, yields, loads, and performance. Q3 2024 (encompassing July-September)...
Why this airline wants you to take your amenity kit home
AOL
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Singapore Airlines wants you to reuse their amenity kit after your flight. The company has many sustainability initiatives, including scaling its use of sustainable aviation fuel, optimizing its routes for fuel efficiency and reducing its energy...
The types of food you should never bring on a plane, according to a flight attendant
AOL
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A female passenger eats out of a paper container on a plane - Skynesher/Getty ImagesAirline food was once the punchline to many a joke, but in-flight meals prepared by airline staff have been improving in recent years. The problem is, you may only...
American Airlines explains direct flights to Budapest, Prague – VIDEO
Daily News Hungary
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August 17, 2025
American Airlines has announced its widebody summer schedule for 2026, highlighting two new Central European destinations: Budapest and Prague. Starting in May 2026, the new nonstop flights will operate out of the airline’s Philadelphia hub,...
Why Pilots Say It’s 'Impossible' to Open a Plane Door in the Air—and the Consequences Are Very Serious If You Try
AOL
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Margot Cavin/Travel + Leisure View of an emergency exit in a plane.Key Takeaway Good news—it would be physically impossible to open the door mid-flight, but there are serious consequences for people who try. The most important thing in the exit...
Plane evacuated at Helsinki Airport after ground collision
Helsinki Times
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August 17, 2025
Passengers were evacuated from a Finnair aircraft at Helsinki Airport on Saturday morning after a ground support vehicle collided with the plane’s propeller. The Central Uusimaa Rescue Department received an alert at 10:50am and initially...
Southwest Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight From Nashville to Montego Bay
Caribbean Journal
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August 17, 2025
It may be one of the most instantly recognizable names in Caribbean travel: Montego Bay. From Kokomo to Cocktail, it’s a name that instantly conjures up images of white sand, rum punch and palm trees. And it’s a destination that remains one of the...
'I'm a flight attendant - there is 1 plane seat flight crews avoid and you should too'
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
Not all plane seats are equal, and some are best avoided altogether, especially if you want a quiet, clean, and comfortable flight. That’s according to a senior member of cabin crew who’s flown both long-haul and short-haul routes for over 15...
Plane crash lands on golf course from 20,000 feet as witnesses tell of 'crunch'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 17, 2025
A plane crash landed on a golf course, with players hearing a loud "bang" before the aircraft plummeted from the sky onto the green. The Piper Cherokee was forced to land during a training flight. Miraculously, the two people on board escaped...
Cameron Korth Sues United Airlines Over Ignored Mental Health Pleas in Bomb Hoax
WebProNews
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August 17, 2025
In a case that continues to ripple through the aviation industry years after the initial incident, a Denver man convicted of orchestrating a hoax bomb threat on a United Airlines flight has sparked renewed discussions about passenger...
This Engine Has Powered More Planes Than Any Other In History
SlashGear
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August 17, 2025
There are certain engines that become more than just a powerplant. In motoring terms, the iconic engines that powered the muscle car era spring to mind. However, aviation also has its share of engines that have become legends. The Rolls-Royce...
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class Of United Airlines’ Boeing 767-300ERs In 2025?
Simple Flying
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August 17, 2025
When purchasing a ticket, customers are often given a choice as to which seat they want to book, provided they do so early enough. While seats may seem fairly comparable on paper, and may share the same price point, there are many differences...
Here's Why The Boeing E4 Doomsday Plane Has That Weird-Looking Hump On Top
SlashGear
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August 17, 2025
There are certain aircraft that we hope are never used in anger. The Boeing E-4B Nightwatch is one of these. Often referred to as the "Doomsday" plane, the highly modified aircraft is a militarized adaptation of a Boeing 747-200. The commercial...