What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained ...

Plane Loses Power During Takeoff—What Happens Next Stuns Passenger

A frightening moment during an attempted takeoff—when a plane suddenly lost all power—turned into an unlikely friendship for ...
Hoodline

Delta Flights from Atlanta to Panama City and Sacramento Experience Mechanical Issues, Return Safely

Two Delta flights from Atlanta had mechanical issues; one had a landing gear problem, the other an engine issue. No injuries ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Airplane with nearly 200 passengers makes mid-flight emergency landing

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRC) — A large commercial plane with nearly 200 passengers was forced to perform an emergency landing in the middle of the flight. According to local outlets WEAR and WFTV, the ...
6abc News

Delta airplane lands in Charlotte without properly working front landing gear

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- An airplane made an unusual landing at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Wednesday morning when its landing gear failed to work properly. Delta Airlines Confirmed flight ...
Travel + Leisure

The Important Safety Reason Why Flight Attendants Ask You to Open the Window Shade During Takeoff and Landing

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...