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‘Pop, pop, pop’: AA flight with smoking engine sparked concern at takeoff, says plane mechanic who was onboard

Two aircraft mechanics were aboard the American Airlines flight that returned to Las Vegas on Wednesday due to an engine issue.

The Independent UK

American Airlines plane forced into emergency landing after catching fire mid-air

Flight 1665 took off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Charlotte, North Carolina at 8.11am local time on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Southwest Airlines considers adding premium class and airport lounges to compete in crowded market

In midst of transformation, airline looks to introduce services for high-spending travelers as it overhauls business model

The Independent UK

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American Airlines flight forced to turn around as witnesses see ‘flames and smoke’ coming from the plane

An American Airlines plane made an emergency return to the Las Vegas airport Wednesday morning after passengers and local observers saw smoke and flames coming from the engine.

The Independent UK

Storm season triggers unexpected connections and lots of surprises for airline passengers

Plane Talk: When flying goes wrong it can sometimes go right – but mostly doesn’t

The Independent UK

Are airlines stopping flights to Middle East amid soaring tensions?

Many airlines have suspended flights to some Middle East destinations, but others are adapting and using new routes.

Al Jazeera

United, American, Delta suspending flights to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict

United Airlines has suspended some flights to Dubai while American Airlines halted flights to Doha, Qatar, on Thursday

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Delta, United And American Caught Selling Traveller Data To Feds In Explosive New Leak

New documents have revealed that major US airlines including Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines are selling detailed passenger data to the US Government.

International Business Times UK

Is flying safe? Experts on why the Air India crash shouldn’t make you scared to get on a plane

If you’re a nervous flyer, here’s reassurance from industry specialists, plus a guide to the world’s safest airlines.

Euronews

Major U.S. Airlines Have Sold Traveler's Flight Records to CBP, New Report Finds

Major U.S. airlines sold passenger data to CBP, raising privacy concerns over surveillance without standard legal procedures.

Latin Times

Masturbating American Airlines passenger gropes horrified seatmate but claims he was just ‘stretching,’ feds say

Exclusive: Darrell Ray Seale, 56, continued to grope the man even after demands that he stop, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by The Independent

The Independent UK

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes

The Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year

The Independent UK

Passenger removed from American Airlines flight for ‘moving a flight attendant’s carry-on bag’

The carry-on drama unfolded after travel blogger JT Genter moved a flight attendant’s bag on a flight from New York City to Heathrow

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle Accused Of Treating Her Kids Like “Accessories” After Flight Attendant Speaks Out

"Her behavior on board flights was diva-like, rude, cold, and demanding"

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The Independent UK

Major airlines may have been secretly selling your flight data to DHS, report claims

Customs and Border Protection requires information ‘to support federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify persons of interest,’ documents state

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Refer-a-friend programs compared: Airlines vs. social casinos

Referral programs are widely used across many industries, and loyalty programs are no exception.

Fortune

After an American Airlines plane caught fire, the National Transportation Safety Board finds engine parts installed backward

Flight 1006 in March had a “degraded engine” one aviation expert said, which limited its flying capabilities.

The Independent UK

NTSB finds a fuel leak and improperly installed parts in the engine of an airliner that caught fire

The National Transportation Safety Board found a fuel leak and several improperly installed parts inside the engine of an American Airlines plane that caught fire after the plane landed in Denver in March

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The Independent UK

Solo travelers secretly charged up to 70% more by these major US airlines

American Airlines, Delta and United are offering discount fares for group travel on select routes, but not advertising it

The Independent UK

Revealed: The best and worst US airlines for carry-on baggage allowance

We analyzed the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are definitely more generous than others when it comes to leeway with luggage

The Independent UK

Shirtless American Airlines passenger tackles, pins crew member as flight to Chicago is thrown off course

The bizarre incident began with a 24-year-old grabbing a flight attendant by the shirt collar and shouting, ‘You’re coming with me,’ according to the feds

The Mary Sue

‘I’ve been traveling over a month on 8 different airlines’: Woman weighs her bag before American Airlines flight. Then she accuses the airline of running a scam

A traveler says she’s been traveling for over a month with eight different airlines and her bag has never been overweight. Now, the same bag is registering as overweight with American Airlines, and she thinks the company is running a scam.

The Independent UK

United is narrowing its check-in window for US flights. Here's how it compares to other airlines

Stragglers beware: U.S. travelers flying with United Airlines will have to check in to domestic flights a little earlier starting next week

The Independent UK

American Airlines opens new lounges that are ‘like hotels’, with spa-style showers and fireplaces

The new Flagship and Admirals Club lounges, which share a reception area, are located in Philadelphia International Airport’s A-West terminal

The Independent UK

Passengers rushing off flights on landing to be fined £50 in Turkey

Turkey hopes to stop passengers from dashing for the doors before the aircraft has stopped moving

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