Plane headed to Atlanta from Seattle diverts to Tenn. after disturbance; passenger arrestedOctober 13th, 2009 Plane headed to Ga. diverted, passenger arrestedNASHVILLE, Tenn.
Missouri farmer killed by lightning strike as storms pelt Midwest with heavy rainOctober 8th, 2009 Missouri farmer killed by lightning strikeST. LOUIS — A Missouri farmer has died after being struck by lightning while checking on his cattle.
Security checkpoints at Houston airport briefly shut after passenger goes up a down escalatorOctober 7th, 2009 Checkpoints briefly closed at Houston airportHOUSTON — Security checkpoints in three of five terminals at a Houston airport were closed for about 15 minutes after a passenger accidentally got on an escalator going down, then turned around and ran back up. Houston Airport System spokeswoman Marlene McClinton says someone reported the incident Wednesday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport as a potential security breach.
Delta Air Lines extends lease agreement with world's busiest airport through 2017October 5th, 2009 Delta extends lease agreement with Atlanta airportATLANTA — Delta Air Lines Inc. has reached a deal with the world's busiest airport to extend its lease agreement there through 2017, culminating sometimes testy negotiations between the two parties.
Airliner returns to Salt Lake City airport after lightning strike; no damage foundSeptember 16th, 2009 Airliner hit by lightning, returns to Utah airportSALT LAKE CITY — An airliner returned to Salt Lake City International Airport when it was struck by lightning shortly after takeoff. The American Airlines MD-80 was bound for Chicago when it took off during storms that swept over the Salt Lake Valley on Monday.
Lightning strikes parked plane at Mexico City airport, injuring 4 employees working nearbySeptember 4th, 2009 Lightning injures 4 workers at Mexico City airportMEXICO CITY — A lightning strike that hit a parked plane at Mexico City's airport has sent four employees working nearby to the hospital. Officials say the workers were apparently injured by the concussion from the afternoon strike, rather than by the electrical charge of the bolt itself.
Downpour disrupts Delhi flights, damages portion of terminalAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 20 flights were delayed and 10 diverted in the national capital Friday evening following torrential rains that also damaged a portion of the new domestic terminal building. "Heavy downpour resulted in some water entering into the domestic terminal building 1D.
Continental announces Houston-to-Edmonton service; flights expected to begin Nov. 1August 17th, 2009 Continental opens flights to EdmontonHOUSTON — Continental Airlines said Monday it plans to begin nonstop flights from Houston to Edmonton International Airport beginning Nov. 1. The plan is awaiting government approval.
Lightning strike destroys historic Mass. church's steeple, but pastor promises Sunday servicesJuly 3rd, 2009 Lightning strike destroys Mass. church steepleMEDWAY, Mass.
Texas storms batter Dallas area, causing flooding, cancelled flights, no power to thousandsJune 12th, 2009 Texas storms flood, cancel flights, shut off powerDALLAS — A series of powerful storms packing heavy rains and frequent lightning strikes grounded dozens of flights, left hundreds of thousands without power and caused widespread damage across portions of Texas on Thursday. No deaths or injuries were reported from the storms that began whipping the Dallas-Fort Worth area Wednesday night with winds up to 70 mph.
Southwest flight with 53 aboard returns safely to Oakland, Calif., after lightning strikeJune 4th, 2009 Plane struck by lightning lands safely in Calif.OAKLAND, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by lightning but passed a safety inspection after it returned safely to Oakland International Airport.
Plane from NYC to Tel Aviv is diverted to Boston after passenger rushes cockpit, bangs on doorApril 25th, 2009 Plane diverted to Boston after man rushes cockpitBOSTON — A Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Tel Aviv, Israel, has been diverted to Boston after an unruly passenger rushed the cockpit. Phil Orlandella, a spokesman for the Massachusetts Port Authority, says the 22-year-old Israeli man ran toward the cockpit and pounded on the door.
Capitol briefly evacuated, White House temporarily locked down for errant airplaneApril 24th, 2009 Capitol briefly evacuated, White House locked downWASHINGTON — The White House was placed in temporary lockdown Friday and steps taken to evacuate the U.S. Capitol after a plane entered restricted airspace.
Delta Air Lines will resume flights at Dallas Love Field in JulyApril 24th, 2009 Delta Air to return to Dallas Love FieldDALLAS — Delta Air Lines Inc. said Friday it will begin flights to and from Dallas Love Field this summer.
Atlanta airport tower briefly evacuated after lightning strike; employees are resuming workApril 24th, 2009 Ga. airport tower evacuated after lightning strikeATLANTA — A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman says an Atlanta airport tower was briefly evacuated after a lightning strike, but workers are now heading back inside. FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says the workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were evacuated at 8:49 p.m.
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