Airlines
United Airlines Flight Depressurizes And Drops 28,000 Feet In Ten Minutes
Photo: Thierry Monasse (Getty Images) A United Airlines flight across the Atlantic Ocean was forced to plunge 28,000 feet over ten minutes due to a cabin pressurization issue yesterday. Modern commercial airliners are designed to survive and stay aloft after a multitude of complications. These heavy multi-engine aircraft are even rated to fly with only […]
Dutch Airlines Is Offering An Adult-Only Zone On Its Flights
Photo: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto (Getty Images) Crying children have been the quintessential airline nuisance since passenger flights became affordable enough for families. While the criminal antics of unruly adult passengers have certainly escalated how awful flights can be, underage fliers still catch the scorn of other passengers. An airline targeting Dutch vacation-goers has now begun offering […]
Hidden Camera Reportedly Found In Bathroom On American Airlines Flight
From hot cabins while boarding to multi-hour waits on the tarmac, tons of flight cancelations and infuriating delays, it’s safe to say that flying can suck in a lot of ways these days. But now there’s a new thing to worry about while you’re at cruising altitude — whether or not someone has hidden a […]
American Airlines Fined $4.1 Million For Leaving Passengers Sitting On The Tarmac For Too Long
Photo: Gene J. Puskar (AP) Even at its best, air travel is really only ever OK. You can always try to make it suck less by drinking alcohol, but then you have to get up and use the tiny questionably sanitary bathrooms more often. But while no one’s ever truly having the time of their […]