Archive for November 2010
Qantas flight makes emergency landing
A Qantas Airways flight carrying 199 passengers was forced to turn back to Sydney on Monday because of an electrical problem, the airline said. Read the rest of this entry »
Body scanners, patdowns see backlash
A growing pilot and passenger revolt over full-body scans and what many consider intrusive patdowns couldn't have come at a worse time for the U.S. air travel system. Read the rest of this entry »
Flights from Yemen to Germany to resume
Passenger flights are set to resume between Germany and Yemen, according the Middle Eastern nation's state-run media, weeks after a shutdown prompted by a terror scare involving packages in cargo planes. Read the rest of this entry »
Airport body-scan safety questioned
They're arriving at airports across the U.S. Some complain they are invasive and an assault on our privacy. But are body scanners at security checkpoints dangerous? Read the rest of this entry »
U.S. fliers debate airport scanning, prodding
Increased scanning and prodding at airport checkpoints have many in the sock-footed parade of American air travelers up in arms about security screening. Read the rest of this entry »
Five great movie locations to visit
Film buffs will enjoy visiting these locations around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
Volcano ash forces flight cancellations in Indonesia
Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia's Mount Merapi has forced some airlines to cancel flights out of Jakarta's international airport, airport officials said Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
SIA pulls engines from three A380s
Singapore Airlines will replace an engine in each of three of its Airbus A380 superjumbo jetliners after inspections turned up oil stains in them, the company said Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
India celebrates festival of lights
Across India, Hindus celebrate Diwali -- a religious festival of lights -- as captured in photos. Read the rest of this entry »
Pompeii’s House of the Gladiators collapses
One of the most archaeologically important houses in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii collapsed during the early hours of Saturday morning. Read the rest of this entry »