PassengerSafety

Lufthansa has lost a skiplagging-related lawsuit in Germany’s high court, a decision that could have wider implications for airline ticket rules. Following the ruling, Lufthansa updated its Conditions of Carriage to better reflect what it can and cannot enforce against...

Here’s a summary of the incident regarding Flight DL137 from Delta Air Lines: Flight DL137, operating from Amsterdam to Detroit on a 19-year-old Airbus A330-300, turned around mid-Atlantic and diverted to Dublin Airport after the crew declared an in-flight issue. Emergency...

A 19-year-old Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 operating as Flight DL137 from Amsterdam to Detroit was forced to make an emergency landing at Dublin Airport after the crew declared an in-flight issue. The aircraft diverted safely, where emergency services were positioned on...

A Delta Airlines flight operating as DL137 declared an emergency after squawking 7700, the international code for a general emergency, and diverted to Dublin for an unscheduled landing. The aircraft, which was en route across the Atlantic, reported an onboard issue that required...

Delta Air Lines delivered strong Q3 results and issued an optimistic forecast for record earnings, driven by booming demand for premium travel and higher ticket prices amid reduced industry seat capacity. The airline’s premium revenue jumped 9% year-over-year, now accounting for...

A Southwest Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago erupted in chaos Tuesday when a fight broke out onboard, prompting screams and concern among passengers. A video shared with Fox 32 showed people yelling as two individuals exchanged punches in the rear of the cabin....

Delta Air Lines opted for the Airbus A350 to expand its long-haul fleet, citing superior passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and delivery timeline compared to the Boeing 787. The A350’s wider cabin and advanced amenities like ambient lighting enhance customer experience, while...

Delta Air Lines has reached a $78.75 million preliminary settlement to resolve lawsuits arising from a 2020 incident in Los Angeles when a Boeing 777 was forced to dump nearly 15,000 gallons of jet fuel at low altitude during an emergency return to LAX. The release affected...

Emirates announced that from October 2025 passengers will be prohibited from using power banks on board flights due to safety concerns over lithium-ion battery overheating. While passengers can still carry them in hand luggage, charging devices with power banks during flights...

A British Airways flight attendant, Jennifer Clifford—who had served the airline since 1983—won a disability discrimination case after being dismissed in late 2022 due to anxiety and depression that left her unable to fly. An employment tribunal ruled that BA failed to provide...

Southwest Airlines has been sued by Dr. Briana Hicks, who alleges that on November 20, 2024, she was unjustly singled out and removed from Flight 952 from Chicago to Washington, D.C. because she is Black. During an exit-row briefing, a flight attendant called her out—despite...

Southwest Airlines is moving away from its aging Boeing 737 NG fleet, planning to retire these older aircraft due to their lack of modern amenities—such as power outlets, updated interiors, and quieter cabins—and operational inefficiencies. The push comes as the airline...

A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam had to make an emergency landing in New York after a passenger’s battery-powered device caught fire midair, causing smoke and discomfort among passengers. Crew members were quick to respond, and the flight landed safely without...

A Southwest Airlines passenger shocked fellow travelers recently by openly snorting cocaine mid-flight, leaning toward the window as they did so—an alarming act that left onlookers stunned and prompted immediate intervention by crew and authorities upon landing. The incident...