An airline flight attendant who had been a vocal critic of the TSA’s recent expansion of security checks has resigned.The Seattle-based airline said in a statement on Thursday that flight attendant Amber Lynn Buell resigned after “an extensive review” of her duties, including her interactions with TSA agents.“She is proud to have been a valued member of our team, and […]
‘I’ve got to find out what’s happening’: An angry man’s journey through the UK’s Brexit nightmare
StayOn a sunny day in September 2016, the man sitting in the front seat of a red VW bus at a stoplight in London’s Tower Hamlets was trying to figure out why he had been pulled over for speeding.“He’s got a badge and I’ve got my ID on the window,” the driver, who gave his name only as Richard, said.“And […]
Eurostar to cancel flights to Dubai, Volaris
OttawaEuropean rail operators are considering cancelling a number of routes in Dubai to avoid disrupting flights to the Persian Gulf state.The European Railways said it is considering changing the routes of some services, such as flights to Dubai and Volari, to avoid disruptions.A Eurostar spokesperson said the airline is assessing the situation and considering how to mitigate the impact on […]
What’s a flight to bajia? – The Business Insider
BlogThe US Federal Aviation Administration has banned American Airlines from flying to Bajia, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The US government is asking for a temporary halt to flights to the African nation from May 22 to June 7, citing the deadly bombing at a market in the city of Kinshasa that killed more than 90 people.US […]
Domestic flight cancellions down 6% in 2012 due to weather, airport closures
OttawaAirlines are reporting more cancellations from the weather, especially during the spring months.But they’re not the only ones experiencing a drop in business.A year ago, the airline industry was doing very well.And for the first time, it was seeing a decline in the number of domestic flights.Airlines were still operating at a high level of activity.But there were fewer cancellations […]
Delta, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways flying to the UK next week
StayUnited Airlines and Delta Air Lines are scheduled to fly out of London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday.United and Delta are both flying to London from New York, where they have not made scheduled flights.United announced in March that it was opening a second hub in the United Kingdom. The hubs are in addition to the four already planned hubs for US-based […]
What it’s like to fly a flight jacket on the run from the FBI
OttawaAccording to the FBI, Flight jackets can be used to protect travelers and carry sensitive information from terrorists.In the United States, they’re required by law to be checked by the TSA when they arrive at the gate.But what happens when a flight from New York to San Francisco gets delayed because of a bomb threat?That’s what the FBI wants to […]
Alaska Airlines: We’ve got the full list of flight logs to help you find your next adventure
StayUpdated May 18, 2018 5:45:53 Alaska Airlines has released a list of flights it has booked for 2017, covering the United States, the U.K. and Canada.The airline is also releasing flight logs for a handful of other destinations in Europe and Asia.These include the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Vietnam.You can use the list […]
Which airports are popular with Israelis?
OttawaBy JOSH KIDD-WANDA | 9 May 2017 | 06:15:37The question that always comes up is whether you can find a flight to Israel from any other country.It is an important question for many Israelis and one that is often asked, especially in light of the rise in anti-Semitic incidents.There are a number of reasons why Israel attracts so many international […]
What if the Air India flight attendant who stopped a passenger in the middle of a flight was a ghost?
HolidayA flight attendant is on the loose after an apparent ghost flight attendant stopped a woman in the mid-air on a flight from New Delhi to Dubai, and the airline is investigating.A Twitter account that calls itself “the flight instructor who stopped her” has been tweeting about the incident since last Wednesday, and has over 3,000 followers.According to The New […]