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EU Shelves Single-Pilot Plane Plans After Safety Report

Ambitious proposals to allow commercial airliners to fly with just one pilot have been shelved by EU regulators. A critical safety report has halted the move, prioritising passenger security over airline cost-cutting ambitions.

Virgin flight emergency landing after toilet flood

A Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane declared an emergency after a severe toilet malfunction flooded the aircraft cabin, forcing the Boeing 737 to divert to Denpasar Airport. Passengers describe chaotic scenes as wastewater seeped through the c

Pilot cancels flight after dog sent to wrong airport

A United Airlines pilot made a heroic decision to cancel a transatlantic flight from Newark to London Heathrow after his beloved dog was mistakenly put on a different plane, sparking a desperate race against time.

Wizz Air Flight Panic: Passenger Films Severe Turbulence

Shocking mobile phone footage reveals the sheer panic aboard a Wizz Air flight from Larnaca to Rome as it encounters violent turbulence, with passengers screaming and oxygen masks deploying. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency diversion.

Spirit Jet's 6,000ft Plunge in Hurricane Erin Chaos

A Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida endured a heart-stopping mid-air plunge after flying into the fierce winds of Hurricane Erin. Shocking footage captures the chaos as the Airbus A321 plummeted thousands of feet, triggering passenger screams

Air Canada Pilots Strike, Grounding Hundreds of Flights

Air Canada cancels hundreds of flights as pilots stage a massive strike over pay and working conditions, causing severe disruption for travellers. The airline scrambles to reach a deal with the Air Line Pilots Association.

BA pilot suspended over cockpit breach

A British Airways pilot has been suspended after reportedly leaving the cockpit during a flight to address a disruptive passenger, sparking a safety investigation.

Pilot reveals worst seat on a plane

A seasoned pilot shares insider tips on the worst place to sit on a plane for turbulence and noise—plus the best seat for a peaceful journey.

Ryanair pilot faints mid-flight - emergency landing

A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the pilot fainted mid-flight. The quick-thinking co-pilot took control, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Read the full dramatic account.

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