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US diplomatic facility in Iraq struck by drone
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (468+ words) A suspected retaliatory drone attack by pro-Iranian militias struck a major U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper said the strike hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, and no injuries were immediately reported. Six…...
Cause determined for plane crash that killed school board president in Chester County
1+ week, 1+ day ago (105+ words) Investigators have revealed the cause of a plane crash that killed a Chester County school board president two years ago. The National Transportation Safety Board blamed it on inadequate preflight inspection. There was a loss of engine power because the…...
This is how much pilots at low-cost airlines are paid, with some making up to $270,000.
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (901+ words) Senior airline pilots at Allegiant, Frontier, and Spirit earn up to $270,000 annually. But their pay tends to be lower than it would be at Delta, American, and United. Some pilot unions are angling for raises to align pay with their…...
I visited JetBlue's first airport lounge. I was impressed, but one thing will stop me from going back.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (980+ words) BlueHouse, JetBlue's first airport lounge, opened at JFK in New York in December. As a JetBlue credit card holder, I decided to pay a visit. It was spacious and well-designed, but I didn't spend enough time there to justify the…...
6 US service members aboard refueling aircraft after mid-air collision causes crash in Iraq
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (403+ words) Six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq Thursday afternoon after a mid-air incident with a second aircraft, officials confirmed. A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq around 2 p.m. ET, U.S. Central Command confirmed…...
American Airlines Selected This Southern City To Host Their Grandest Airport Lounge Yet
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (314+ words) For travelers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, cramped gate-side lounges could soon be a thing of the past. American Airlines is expanding its Admirals Club at AUS with a new 12,000-square-foot lounge featuring the airline's first permanent outdoor terrace. This expansion…...
NATO shoots down Iranian missile headed toward Turkey’s airspace
1+ week, 3+ day ago (461+ words) NATO air defenses shot down an Iranian ballistic missile heading toward Turkish airspace, the country said Wednesday. Launched from Iran, the missile passed through the airspace of Iraq and Syria before it was hit by NATO air defense systems and…...
Travel is about to get more expensive as Iran conflict sparks jet fuel crunch
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (509+ words) Airfares could rise in the weeks ahead as the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and squeezes jet-fuel supplies, increasing costs for airlines and passengers. Fuel traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz closely, because disruptions from U.S.-Israeli strikes and retaliatory…...
Spring break travel surge underway at Orlando International Airport
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (291+ words) Spring break travel is ramping up at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with about 200,000 passengers expected Friday. Officials say security lines remain short despite a projected 7.4 million travelers during the busy travel period. Donations are also being collected to support TSA…...
Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (11+ words) Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq'AOL.com...