Tag: Passengers
NEWS Jun 03, 2026 When Cabin Calm Breaks at 32,000 Feet: What the Frontier Incident Tells Us About Air Travel Today A Frontier Airlines passenger tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight to Chicago. Here's what happened and what it means for travelers. Read More →
NEWS Mar 13, 2026 Biting Passenger From Hell Evades Prison After Terrorizing JetBlue Flight A federal judge in Michigan has sparked debate across the aviation industry by handing down a sentence of probation to a man described by prosecutors as a “passenger from hell.” Read More →
NEWS Jan 16, 2025 Unruly Passenger Incident Leads to Operational Suspension, Potential Aircraft Seizure in Mozambique Airlink has suspended its flights to Nampula, Mozambique following a legal dispute initiated by two passengers who were removed from a flight for "unruly and threatening behavior." The claim by the passengers has led to an interim court order to seize three of Airlink’s aircraft, pending the outcome of the case. Read More →
NEWS Oct 23, 2024 American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Discrimination Against Disabled Passengers American Airlines has been placed with an astounding $50-million fine by the U.S. Government. See how the record-breaking fine came about and what the airline has done to enforce wheelchair safety. Read More →
NEWS Oct 15, 2024 Alleged Discrimination Against Jewish Passengers Lands Lufthansa $4 Million Fine by USDOT German flag carrier Lufthansa was recently fined USD $4 million for reported discrimination against Jewish passengers. Read More →
NEWS Sep 22, 2024 Mouse ‘Jumped’ Out of Passenger’s In-Flight Meal, Forces SAS Emergency Landing A Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Copenhagen after a mouse leaped out of a passenger’s in-flight meal and into the aircraft aisle. While not seemingly dangerous, rodents, like mice, pose severe safety risks to aircraft operations as the animals tend to chew on electrical wiring. Read More →
NEWS Sep 10, 2024 Free Carry-on Bags for All Passengers on Jetblue Airlines Flights All JetBlue passengers can now bring a carry-on bag on board for free. See what other perks come with Jet Blue "Basic Blue" tickets and how other airlines are trying to attract customers with free bags. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 22, 2024 Willing To Give up Your Seat? A Look Into Voluntary Bumping and How To Maximize Compensation Oftentimes on oversold flights, airlines will ask passengers to voluntarily accept a later flight, or a “bump,” in exchange for monetary compensation. Voluntary bumping has grown in popularity over recent years as airlines attempt to decrease the number of involuntary bumps. But what are voluntary bumps and how can you maximize your compensation? Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 22, 2024 The Strange Rituals and Superstitions of Flight Crews and Passengers People worldwide practice their superstitious rituals daily, with aviation being no exception. For multiple reasons, these rituals can occur before, during, or after a flight. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 19, 2024 Understanding Aviation Law for Pilots and Passengers Have you ever wondered what your right as a passenger are when flying? What rules do pilots and airlines have to follow? This article covers all that and more. Read More →