2 passengers taken off United flight at LAX after one runs to bathroom before takeoffSeptember 30th, 2009 2 removed from flight after one runs to bathroomLOS ANGELES — Officials say two passengers have been removed from a New York-bound United flight in Los Angeles that was searched after one of them leapt up and headed for the bathroom just before takeoff. Los Angeles International Airport spokesman Marshall Lowe says the incident occurred Monday.
Police: No threat found on flight searched at LAX after man ran to restroom before takeoffSeptember 30th, 2009 No threat found on delayed United flight at LAXLOS ANGELES — Officials say there is no threat aboard a United Airlines aircraft that was cleared of passengers and searched in Los Angeles after a man ran to the restroom just before takeoff. Los Angeles International Airport police say the passenger defied a flight attendant's order to remain seated because he urgently needed to use the restroom.
NH WWII pilot who bailed out of B-24 65 years ago gets wish for 1 more flight, with landingSeptember 25th, 2009 NH WWII pilot gets wish for 1 more B-24 flightLACONIA, N.H. — Bernerd Harding's last flight aboard a B-24 bomber ended with the New Hampshire World War II pilot bailing out over Germany 65 years ago.
Smoke aboard Southwest flight from Orlando, Fla., to Denver, forces emergency landing in TampaSeptember 7th, 2009 Smoke on Southwest flight forces landing in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — An official says smoke aboard a Southwest Airlines flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
Southwest flight from Orlando to Denver makes emergency landing in Tampa; all aboard safeSeptember 7th, 2009 Southwest flight makes emergency landing in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — An airline spokesman says an indicator light that warned of possible smoke aboard a Southwest Airlines flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
Pilot suspended as severe turbulence hits plane on flight to IndiaSeptember 1st, 2009 HONG KONG - A Hong Kong pilot has been removed from flying duties after the plane he was piloting hit severe turbulence on a flight to Bangalore, India, his airline said Wednesday. The Dragonair Airbus A330 carrying 231 passengers and 13 crew members was rocked violently for several seconds after hitting clear-air turbulence Aug 2 over the Indian Ocean on its way from Hong Kong.
47 passengers spend 'nightmare' 9 hours stuck on airport runway while new crew is flown inAugust 10th, 2009 47 spend 'nightmare' 9 hours in grounded planeROCHESTER, Minn. —Passengers whose flight from Houston to Minneapolis was diverted because of storms had to spend nine hours on the cramped plane on an airport taxiway while a new crew was flown in.
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in St. Louis due to bird strike; no one hurtJuly 30th, 2009 Bird strike forces emergency landing in St. LouisST. LOUIS — An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in St.
Jeddah-Mumbai flight tyres burst on landing, passengers safeJuly 4th, 2009 MUMBAI - Passengers aboard a Saudia airliner on a Jeddah-Mumbai flight had a scare when its tyres burst during landing at Mumbai airport Saturday evening, an official said. The Saudia flight, SV-744, was landing around 6.30 p.m.
Hong Kong tutor faces jail for forcing pupil into having sexJune 25th, 2009 HONG KONG - A Hong Kong language tutor was Thursday facing jail after being convicted of using threats to force a 14-year-old girl pupil into having sex with him. Gary Siu Cheuk-ming, 27, lured the girl who attended his private Japanese lessons to a meeting in a hostel after claiming he could get modelling work for her and filmed her naked.
Seven injured as Qantas flight hits air turbulenceJune 22nd, 2009 CANBERRA - A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Perth in Australia plunged about 100 feet (30 meters) after hitting severe turbulence Monday, injuring seven passengers. The Qantas A330-300 Airbus, with 206 passengers and 13 crew on board, was four hours out of Hong Kong when it hit an air pocket over Borneo, according to Qantas spokesman David Epstein.
Pilot dies aboard Continental flightJune 18th, 2009 Pilot dies aboard Continental flightDALLAS — A captain on a Continental Airlines flight has died during the flight, says a person familiar with the situation. WCBS-TV in New York says the pilot died on a flight from Brussels and the plane was expected to make an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport.
China Eastern Airline flight leaves for China after being stranded at LA airport over 2 daysJune 3rd, 2009 Flight stuck at LA airport 2 days bound for ChinaLOS ANGELES — A China Eastern Airlines flight to Shanghai has finally left Los Angeles after being delayed almost three days and stranding 279 passengers. Local airline manager Johnny Qian (chehn) said the original flight Sunday afternoon was canceled because a light indicated a nose landing gear problem.
Space shuttle Atlantis begins flight from California back to Florida aboard modified jumbo jetJune 1st, 2009 Atlantis begins ferry flight home from Calif.EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Space shuttle Atlantis has begun its ferry flight home from California to Florida.
15 suffer minor injuries when Air Canada plane hits turbulence on Sydney-to-Vancouver flightApril 25th, 2009 15 injured when jet over Pacific hits turbulenceHONOLULU — Fifteen people aboard an Air Canada flight suffered minor injuries when it encountered turbulence about one hour northeast of Honolulu. The airline says flight AC34 from Sydney to Vancouver, British Columbia, diverted to Honolulu and landed early Friday morning.
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