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An Airbus A330 passenger aircraft of Swiss airlines arrives from Zurich at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on February 7, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
CULPRIT FOUND

Airline Reveals Cause of Terrifying Cabin Smoke Emergency

The Airbus A330 had been bound for JFK.

Harry Thompson

An Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Swiss airline takes off at Cointrin Airport in Geneva, Switzerland
CHAOS IN THE AIR

New York Flight Makes Emergency Landing as Smoke Fills Cabin

The SWISS flight did not make it to the Big Apple.

Fiona O'Reilly

U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Homeland Security secretary, testifies before a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
HARD LANDING

ICE Barbie’s Successor Blasted for Bonkers Airport Plan

The knives are out for Markwayne Mullin’s proposal to prevent major travel hubs from accepting international flights.

Erkki Forster

Pavel Talankin, winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film for "Mr. Nobody Against Putin", poses at the Governors Ball following the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WHERE’S IT GONG?

Airline Loses Star’s Oscar After Taking It Before Flight

He said he had taken it with him on flights before.

Harry Thompson

A Republic Airways plane approaches the runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
MID-AIR SCARE

Two Planes Abort Landing After Terrifying Near Miss

Both cockpits received collision alerts.

Leigh Kimmins

U.S. President Donald Trump's tie is blown by the wind as he walks to board Air Force One for his trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, as he departs Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., on the day he announced that Israeli and Lebanese leaders had agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
SKY-HIGH COSTS

Trump’s War Sends Airlines Scrambling in Mass Cancellations

Surging fuel costs have forced an airline to cancel all flights to JFK.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

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Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737-800 commercial aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York JFK John F Kennedy International airport in NY, USA. The B737 airplane has the registration 9Y-TAB and paint on the tail of a hummingbird. Caribbean Airlines Limited BW BWA is the state-owned airline and flag carrier of Trinidad and Tobago, Headquartered in Iere House in Piarco, the airline operates flights to the Caribbean, North America and South America. February 13, 2020 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
UP IN THE AIR

Woman Gives Birth on U.S. Flight Sparking Citizenship Query

The child was born in American airspace.

Leigh Kimmins

Video Reveals How a Woman Boarded a Flight From New York to Paris Without a Ticket
GATE CRASHER

Video Reveals How Russian Stowaway Boarded a Flight From NYC

Svetlana Dali was caught stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris last year.

Tom Sanders

Delta Air Lines planes are seen at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on July 2, 2022.
SKY HIGH CRIMES

JFK Stowaway Has ‘Disruptive Outburst’ on Flight Back to NYC

It’s one way to extend your time in France, but not a great one.

Alex Rees

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo wide body passenger aircraft spotted while towed in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 11, 2024
FREAK INCIDENT

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Return After Slide Falls Off

The plane was about an hour on its way to Los Angeles when it was forced to turn around.

Amanda Yen

A Swiss Airbus at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
WAY TOO CLOSE

Terrifying Near Miss at JFK Airport Under FAA Investigation

A Swiss Airbus had reportedly been cleared for takeoff when the crew noticed three other aircraft crossing the runway ahead of them.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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