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Drunk Alaska Airlines Pilot Avoids Prison in Plea Deal

Exclusive: An Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to fly with an alcohol level four times the legal limit has accepted a plea deal, avoiding jail time. The shocking case raises serious questions about aviation safety protocols.

Delta sued after pilot dumps jet fuel on LA school

Delta Air Lines is embroiled in a major lawsuit after one of its pilots allegedly jettisoned jet fuel directly over a Los Angeles school playground, causing a health crisis and injuring dozens of children and staff. The shocking incident has raised seriou

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.

Woman boards UK flight without ticket or passport

A major security review is underway after a woman allegedly snuck onto a British Airways flight from Birmingham to London without a ticket, boarding pass, or passport. The shocking breach raises serious questions about airport safety protocols.

Hero Dog Walker Averts UK Hot Air Balloon Disaster

Quick-thinking dog walker prevents catastrophe after a hot air balloon veers off course and crashes into a residential street in Buckinghamshire. Dramatic eyewitness footage captures the stunning rescue.

ANA Boeing plunges 6,000ft in severe turbulence incident

A Japan-bound ANA flight from Hawaii encountered severe turbulence, causing a dramatic 6,000ft altitude drop and injuring multiple passengers and crew. Aviation authorities have launched an urgent investigation.

Air India Safety Crisis: Regulator Admits 40% Staff Shortage

An explosive investigation reveals that India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, is operating with a severe 40% staff shortage, raising alarming safety concerns for Air India and millions of passengers. Discover the full story behind the staffing crisis.

Mumbai Flight Chaos: 12-Hour Delay Sparks Passenger Revolt

Furious passengers on a UK-bound flight from Mumbai were left stranded for 12 hours without air conditioning, food, or water, culminating in a dramatic sit-in protest on the tarmac. The Air India flight's crippling delay exposes ongoing issues in aviation

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.

Qatar Airways flight emergency lands at Gatwick

A Qatar Airways flight from London to Doha was forced to make an emergency landing at Gatwick Airport following reports of a technical issue mid-flight. Passengers and crew are safe.

Qantas fined £66m for pandemic staff sackings

Australia's national airline Qantas has been slapped with a hefty fine for unlawfully dismissing workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Discover the full story behind this controversial decision.

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