Divert (From the Pilot’s Point Of View)
The vast majority of airline flights reach their destination as planned. Occasionally bad weather or other factors cause flight crews to have to divert to an alternate airport, disrupting both the airline's and passenger's plan...
American Airlines Crew Detained in Venezuela After Making Hugo Chavez Joke Over PA
A US Embassy report released by Wikileaks reveals that an American Airlines crew was briefly detained in 2008 when a crewmember made a joke about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez after landing in Caracas.
Southwest Airlines Using ‘EarlyBird’ to Help Actual Birds Along Gulf Coast
Southwest Airlines has announced that it will donate $1 from every EarlyBird Check-In purchase to help the National Wildlife Refuge Association with its Gulf wildlife recovery efforts.
TSA to Troops: Leave Your Bombs at Home
The Transportation Security Administration is reminding military members that grenades and other explosives are not allowed on commercial flights.
Video: Nightline Storms An Airplane With Miami Police
Thursday's installment of Nightline opened with a segment about airport security and "Airport 24/7: Miami."