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Southwest Airlines flight evacuated after phone catches fire; passengers criticised for prioritising luggage
1 month ago

Southwest Airlines flight evacuated after phone catches fire; passengers criticised for prioritising luggage

Hindustan Times  

A terrifying incident unfolded at Denver International Airport on Friday when 108 passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight were forced to evacuate after a passenger’s smartphone battery caught fire, causing a seat to ignite in flames. Passengers evacuated Southwest Airlines flight after a phone battery caught fire. Panic on board as crew urges evacuation A video shared on social media …

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Unruly flight passenger restrained after attempting to open emergency door mid-air. Watch
1 month, 1 week ago

Unruly flight passenger restrained after attempting to open emergency door mid-air. Watch

Hindustan Times  

An unruly flyer had to be restrained after he attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight. Passenger restrained after attempting to open emergency door mid-flight The unidentified male passenger began behaving frantically about an hour into the flight. Korean Air said in a statement to the New Zealand Herald that the man had been “occupying a crew jumpseat in the …

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Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Korean Air says turbulence is knocking instant noodles off its economy menu

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Turbulence is knocking a beloved instant-noodle offering off Korean Air’s economy menu. Cups of Shin Ramyun instant noodles, a favorite among Korean Air travelers over the years, will no longer be available for economy-class passengers starting Aug. 15, a spokesperson for the Seoul-based airline said. “This decision is part of proactive safety measures in response to increased …

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Korean Air flight drops almost 27,000ft in 15 minutes injuring 17 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Korean Air flight drops almost 27,000ft in 15 minutes injuring 17 people

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Korean Air flight had to be diverted due to a severe fault on Saturday after …

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American firm buys 5 Korean air jets for next gen ‘nuclear doomsday' plane conversion
7 months, 1 week ago

American firm buys 5 Korean air jets for next gen ‘nuclear doomsday' plane conversion

Hindustan Times  

Sierra Nevada Corporation, an American company, has purchased five Boeing 747 jets previously operated by Korean Air. The Sierra Nevada Corporation is the same company that recently won a US Air Force contract worth $13 billion to build a replacement for the E-4B Nightwatch, also known as the Doomsday plane. Korean Air jets purchased by U.S. company for 'Doomsday' role …

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Ramco Systems stock price hits 20% upper circuit on a multi-million-dollar deal with Korean Air
8 months, 1 week ago

Ramco Systems stock price hits 20% upper circuit on a multi-million-dollar deal with Korean Air

Live Mint  

Shares of Ramco Systems hit their 20 percent upper circuit of ₹341.75 apiece on Wednesday following the company's announcement of signing a significant multi-million-dollar deal with Korean Air, the largest airline in Korea. In an exchange filing, Ramco Systems said it entered into a strategic engagement with Korean Air, a flag carrier of South Korea and its largest airline, to …

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Two passenger planes collide at Japanese airport weeks after deadly crash inferno
11 months, 1 week ago

Two passenger planes collide at Japanese airport weeks after deadly crash inferno

Firstpost  

A Korean Air aircraft with 289 people on board collided with a parked Cathay Pacific plane on Tuesday while taxiing to a runway at New Chitose Airport in northern Japan but no fire or injuries were reported, as confirmed by the local fire department. On Tuesday, the KAL plane had just started moving away from its parking spot to head …

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Why Korean Air will be weighing some passengers before their flights
54 years, 11 months ago

Why Korean Air will be weighing some passengers before their flights

CNN  

CNN — Boarding pass? Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks may be asked to take one additional step before boarding – getting on the scale. Korean Air is one of the many airlines around the globe that is required to periodically obtain plane weight data. If a passenger would prefer not to have their weight data …

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Singapore Airlines named world's best airline at the 'Oscars of Aviation' - with BA slipping to 18th
1 year, 6 months ago

Singapore Airlines named world's best airline at the 'Oscars of Aviation' - with BA slipping to 18th

Daily Mail  

The winners were revealed during a ceremony at the Paris Air Show Singapore Airlines has been named the world's best airline at the 'Oscars of Aviation'. Singapore Airlines also dominated in the first-class categories of the contest – it takes the gong for 'World's Best First Class', the 'World's Best First Class Seat' and the 'World's Best First Class Comfort …

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Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport
2 years, 1 month ago

Korean Air plane overshoots runway, shuts Philippine airport

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A damaged Korean Air plane remained stuck in the grass at a central Philippine airport Monday after it overshot a runway in rainy weather the night before. “We always prioritize safety in all of our operations, and we truly regret the stress and inconvenience brought to our passengers,” Korean Air President Woo Keehong said in a statement. …

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Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Korean Air plane overshot the runway while landing in bad weather in the central Philippines late Sunday, but authorities said all 173 people on board were safe. “All passengers are safe and being attended by ground personnel,” the Philippine aviation agency said in a statement. The Airbus A330 from Incheon, South Korea, attempted to land twice …

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Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe
2 years, 2 months ago

Korean Air plane overruns Philippine runway, 173 people safe

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Korean Air plane overshot …

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The curious case of Staci Burk: ‘Ballots and planes’
2 years, 3 months ago

The curious case of Staci Burk: ‘Ballots and planes’

Raw Story  

Editor's note: This story has been updated to include information provided by Arizona state Sen. Kelly Townsend after initial publication. Tim Foley, the founder of Arizona Border Recon, delivered remarks at the event following an introduction by White House counselor Kellyanne Conway, who called him “one of those who have stood watch and truly deserve the titles ‘brave and courageous.’” …

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Flights cancelled, rerouted over China’s drills near Taiwan
2 years, 4 months ago

Flights cancelled, rerouted over China’s drills near Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Korean Air, Asiana and Singapore Airlines among carriers to cancel flights over military exercise in the Taiwan Strait. Asian airlines have cancelled or rerouted numerous flights to avoid military exercises China is carrying out around Taiwan following Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the democratically-ruled island. Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration said it guided the rerouting of 74 passenger flights in and out …

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Workers at ‘South Korean Amazon’ protest ‘boiling pot’ conditions
2 years, 4 months ago

Workers at ‘South Korean Amazon’ protest ‘boiling pot’ conditions

Al Jazeera  

E-commerce giant Coupang is facing accusations that its success is built on the exploitation of workers. With more than 60,000 workers, Coupang is South Korea’s third-largest employer, behind Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Company. Though Coupang workers have organised in order to get air conditioning, some experts say that large spaces like warehouses present unique challenges that make it difficult …

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How a fortunate few airlines profit in a pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

How a fortunate few airlines profit in a pandemic

Live Mint  

The only major airlines making money these days are busy flying cargo, not passengers. For the four airlines that showed a profit in the latest quarter—Korean Air Lines Co., Asiana Airlines Inc., China Airlines Ltd. and EVA Airways Corp.—cargo’s share of revenue ranged from 72% at Korean Air to 93% at China Airlines, compared with no more than a third …

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