American Airlines
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Unusual footage: Drunken passenger caused a disturbance on a flight and was tied to his seat with tape
According to the TMZ network, a passenger on an American Airlines flight harassed his neighbor, hurled a racist slur at a flight attendant, and made homophobic remarks. The crew and passengers restrained him using adhesive tape, forcing the plane to make an unscheduled landing.
Not for the first time: Computer caught fire mid-flight - passengers injured
The incident occurred on a flight from Atlanta to Dallas, when the computer's lithium battery caught fire, causing minor burn injuries. This is the 58th incident of battery ignition since the beginning of the year, and the Federal Aviation Administration clarifies that it can happen completely unexpectedly.
"Could have ended in disaster": Two planes flew under the same number — and nearly collided
An unusual incident in Phoenix, USA, highlighted the importance of air traffic controller vigilance after two American Airlines planes found themselves in the same airspace under the same flight number. The controller reacted in real-time, changing the way he communicated with the crews, thereby preventing a collision.
Another delay: American Airlines will not return to Israel before March 2027
American Airlines has extended its suspension of flights to Israel until March 2027. Currently, direct flights to the USA from Ben Gurion Airport are only provided by Israeli carriers.