Posts tagged: Flights

Suspect Bomb Found on Air Berlin Flight

Namibian police have intercepted a suspected bomb with a ticking clock in luggage on an Air Berlin plane that was to fly from the southern Africa country to Munich, Germany. Germany’s Federal Crime Office (BKA) is investigating the suspicious object, which appeared to be a detonator with a clock. It was not clear if the [...]

Wednesday December 15th, 2010 in , , , , , | No Comments »

Flights Grounded and Passengers Stranded When Pilots Quit

Financially struggling Philippine Airlines (PAL) had to cancel flights when about a dozen A320 pilots suddenly quit for better jobs abroad, apparently without any warning to the carrier. Passengers on at least five flights were stranded over the weekend in Manila. The flights included one to Hong Kong and others to domestic locations, The Associated [...]

Tuesday August 31st, 2010 in , , , | No Comments »

New Pay Fee, Board Early on American Flights

American Airlines is going to let passengers without top frequent flyer status board flights early, but for a fee. The offering is part of a new “Your Choice” services program announced by the carrier. American says the program is designed to provide services to make the travel experience “more personalized, convenient, cost effective and flexible.” [...]