All articles tagged with #flight delay
The Green Bay Packers' flight to Phoenix was delayed by over five hours due to an issue with their charter plane, causing them to arrive just before their game against the Arizona Cardinals.
A Delta plane in Atlanta clipped an empty aircraft during pushback, causing a delay but no injuries, and passengers were transferred to another plane for their flight to Guatemala City.
Passengers on a Delta flight from Madrid to New York were stranded for about 29 hours on Terceira Island in the Azores after an engine problem prompted an emergency landing; they were accommodated in hotels and eventually reached their destination, with Delta apologizing and offering compensation.
A man died on the runway at Milan Bergamo airport during takeoff preparations, leading to a temporary suspension of flights and an investigation into the incident. The individual, believed to be around 35 years old, entered the aircraft parking area and was reportedly sucked into a plane engine, causing serious injuries and the subsequent closure of the airport for less than two hours.
An American Airlines flight from San Juan to Dallas was forced to return to the airport after a passenger misinterpreted a text message as a threat, leading to a thorough security inspection. The message was actually a condolence note related to a recent family death, and no threat was found. The flight was delayed by about three and a half hours, but ultimately cleared to fly, with airline and security authorities emphasizing safety protocols.
A two-hour delay occurred on an Australian flight after a harmless green tree snake was found in the cargo hold, likely having come aboard in passenger luggage; the snake was safely captured and is now with a veterinarian.
An Australian domestic flight was delayed by two hours after a harmless green tree snake was found in the cargo hold, likely having come aboard in passenger luggage, leading to a temporary evacuation and rescue effort.
A Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Brisbane was delayed for two hours after a non-venomous green tree snake was found in the cargo hold, initially mistaken for a dangerous creature, but it was safely handed over to a veterinarian.
A Qantas flight from Perth to Paris was forced to return to Perth after over 15 hours in the air due to regional airspace closures caused by Middle East conflicts, including attacks involving Iran, the US, and Israel, leading to widespread flight disruptions and diversions.
The European Union is considering reforms to its passenger flight delay compensation policy, EC261, which could result in longer delays before compensation is triggered and potentially lower payout amounts, sparking debate among stakeholders.
A Delta flight from Minneapolis to Madison was delayed twice due to two pigeons causing chaos in the cabin, with footage capturing the bizarre incident, and Delta apologizing to passengers.
British Airways A380 flight #BA269 from London Heathrow to Los Angeles aborted two takeoff attempts due to a technical issue before finally departing three hours late.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Seattle was delayed due to a reported engine fire, causing the takeoff to be aborted. The FAA confirmed normal operations resumed shortly after, and United arranged a different aircraft for the passengers.
A United Airlines Airbus A320 caught fire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport due to an engine issue just before takeoff. All 148 passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The incident caused minor delays, but most flights remained on schedule. Passengers were later transferred to another plane to continue their journey to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Mike Tyson experienced a medical emergency due to an ulcer flare-up on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, but his representatives confirmed he is now doing well. The flight was delayed due to an air conditioning issue, not Tyson's condition. Paramedics attended to him upon landing. Tyson is scheduled to return to the ring on July 20 to fight Jake Paul.