A bomb threat on a commercial aircraft, especially on a prominent airline like United Airlines, is a high-stakes crisis. In such situations, protocol, coordination, and preparedness make the difference between safe resolution and catastrophe. This article explains how airlines address in-flight bomb threats, examining the procedures, stakeholders, and technologies involved.  What Happens During a Bomb … Read more

What Happened During the Coyote Strike at Chicago O’Hare? On a brisk morning in April 2025, a United Airlines aircraft preparing for takeoff at Chicago O’Hare International Airport struck an unexpected obstacle , a coyote. The animal had somehow made its way onto one of the airport’s active runways. The flight, destined for Denver, aborted … Read more

A mechanical issue forced a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, sparking safety concerns and highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness in air travel.  This article explains what caused the incident, how passengers were affected, the airline and airport responses, and what travelers need to … Read more