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Video: Airplane Blast Blows Woman Head First Into Curb
Airplane safety isn’t just restricted to passengers. If you doubt that, all you have to do is take one look at one poor woman was blown into a curb headfirst by a blast from a JetBlue plane.
In a video uploaded on April 6, …
Where Are the World’s Rudest Countries?
Ever travel to another country only to feel unwelcome, uncivilized or constantly in the way? You’re not alone. Travel website Skyscanner.com released a ranking of countries based on rudeness, and apparently, tourists can hold a …
TSA Agent Arrested for Pouring Coffee on a Pilot
A TSA agent is in hot water after throwing a cup of hot coffee on a pilot the morning of March 28, reports the New York Post. The brouhaha started when American Airlines pilot Steven Trivett was leaving the terminal and overheard …
JetBlue Pilot’s Wife Thanks Crew, Passengers for ‘Compassion’
Connye Osbon, the wife of the JetBlue pilot who melted down mid-flight, has released a public statement thanking those who showed concern for her husband’s situation.
Her husband, Clayton Osbon, is currently being treated at …
‘Erratic’ JetBlue Pilot Suspended on Medical Grounds
Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot who had to be subdued mid-flight from New York to Las Vegas, has been taken off active duty from the airline after new information emerged about his on-board outburst.
Osbon, who worked for …
Ladies First: Czech Railways Rolls Out Female-Priority Compartments
Sorry, fellas, these seats are taken. In hopes of improving services for women, Czech Railways recently introduced “Ladies Compartments,” which will give priority seating to women and provide improved comfort.
According to …
Reading While Eating for March 21: Photo Finish
Wednesday’s links highlight unique photography — and creative videos, too.
TSA Agent Shown Searching a Wheelchair-Bound 3-Year-Old
It’s almost a little too easy to pick on the TSA these days. Not that they’re making it any easier on themselves by patting down a 3-year-old boy with a leg cast.
India’s Angkor Wat and Four Other Replica Wonders
Knock-off world wonders have been in vogue for years.
Virgin Atlantic Employs ‘Whisper Coach’ to Teach Quiet in the Skies
The airline is hoping to lull you to sleep in the sky by halving the volume of the crew’s voices.
Climbing Mount Everest Costs More Than a Sports Car
Have you ever dreamt of one day climbing Mount Everest, if only you could muster the guts to attempt it? Well, a thirst for adventure isn’t all you’ll need. The journey to Earth’s highest summit also requires a considerable wad …