Tag: Flight
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Airline fury at ‘drip pricing’ accusation amid fears that new rules could see flight prices rise
[ad_1] Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email UK airlines have reacted angrily to reports that the government will force them to change their pricing models – with talk of headline air fares rising by £80 when “drip pricing” is outlawed. Since the…
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Flight Attendants Awarded $1M After Uniforms Make Them Sick
[ad_1] Four American Airlines flight attendants were awarded over $1 million by a grand jury in California last week after it was found their uniforms contained toxic chemicals that created a slew of health problems. In 2017, flight attendants sued Twin Hill, the uniform manufacturer, after claiming that traces of formaldehyde and toluene were found…
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How a Texas teacher helped her students use their imaginations to take flight
[ad_1] How a Texas teacher helped her students use their imaginations to take flight – CBS News Watch CBS News After Sonja White’s first grade students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Be the…
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Pilot Who Disrupted Flight Said He Had Taken Psychedelic Mushrooms, Complaint Says
[ad_1] An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off the engines during a flight on Sunday told investigators that he thought he was having a nervous breakdown at the time and had consumed psychedelic mushrooms, court documents said. In an interview with the police after he was taken into custody, the pilot, Joseph…
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Off-duty pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight attempts to disable engines
[ad_1] It is standard practice for off-duty pilots to sit in jump seats to return home or to a future flight assignment An Alaska Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was diverted to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot inside the flight deck attempted to disable the aircraft engines. Alaska Airlines Flight 2059…
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Countdown for Gaganyaan First unmanned flight test to begin at 8.00 am today
[ad_1] The preparations for the Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) is underway as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is about to commence unmanned flight tests for the Gaganyaan Mission, in Sriharikota. CHENNAI, Oct 19:The 24-hour countdown for the first unmanned Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1 (TV-D1) to demonstrate the crew escape system of the…
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Prince William and Princess Kate’s Heathrow suite costing £3.3k per flight – details | Royal | News
[ad_1] Once they go through security at Heathrow the couple, and the rest of the royals, are whisked off to the VIP Windsor Suite, where they can enjoy unlimited Champagne and Michelin-star cuisine. Renowned chef Jason Atherton is in charge of the menu at the Windsor Suite, which is served to the Firm by a…
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UK Government charter flight leaves Israel with more expected in coming days
[ad_1] For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A Government charter flight left Israel on Friday night with more expected to follow in the coming days. According to FlightRadar24, a Royal Air Force A400M left…