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world15 days ago•183 min saved

Hantavirus case, gas-price rise, Iran standoff, Denver runway tragedy, World Cup in sight

A hantavirus-positive passenger from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrived in Omaha for quarantine; the Trump administration is weighing a federal gas-tax pause as the national average climbs to about $4.52 per gallon; President Trump dismisses Iran's peace proposal amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear program; Denver International Airport is conducting a safety analysis after a person jumped a fence onto a runway and was struck by a Frontier plane during takeoff; and with roughly a month until the FIFA World Cup, expensive tickets and travel costs could keep many fans watching from home.

via CNN|

#denver-airport #gas-prices #hantavirus

nation10 months ago•2 min saved

Passengers Evacuate Denver Plane Fire Caused by Landing Gear Issue

Passengers evacuated a smoking American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 at Denver International Airport after a possible landing gear issue caused a fire and emergency slide evacuation. No serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection, with the FAA investigating the incident.

via PBS|

#american-airlines #denver-airport #evacuation

transportation10 months ago•1 min saved

Passengers Evacuate Plane Fire and Mechanical Issues at Denver Airport

Passengers evacuated an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 at Denver Airport after a small fire caused by a brake system issue and a blown tire during takeoff, leading to an emergency chute evacuation involving 173 passengers and 6 crew members; no serious injuries were reported, and the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection.

via The New York Times|

#american-airlines #denver-airport #emergency-evacuation

world10 months ago•2 min saved

Denver Airport Emergency: Passengers Evacuate After Landing Gear Fire

Passengers on an American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 evacuated onto the runway via emergency slides after the plane aborted its takeoff in Denver due to a possible landing gear issue, with one person hospitalized for minor injuries; the plane was later extinguished by fire crews and taken out of service for inspection.

via ABC News|

#airplane-incident #american-airlines #denver-airport

discriminationracial-profiling2 years ago•2 min saved

"Marlon Wayans: Unjust Prosecution Amid Racial Targeting by Gate Agent"

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans claims he is being unfairly prosecuted for disturbing the peace after a dispute with a United Airlines gate agent at Denver's airport. Wayans alleges that he was targeted because of his race, as the gate agent allowed white passengers with three bags to board while attempting to physically block Wayans from doing so. Wayans' lawyers argue that the continued pursuit of charges against him perpetuates discrimination and denies his right to equal protection under the law. The City of Denver and United Airlines have not yet responded to the allegations.

via Yahoo News|

#denver-airport #discriminationracial-profiling #legal-dispute

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

United Airlines Pilot Charged for Ax Attack on Denver Airport Gate

A United Airlines pilot, Kenneth Henderson Jones, has been charged with criminal mischief for using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport. Jones claimed he hit his breaking point and was trying to help several drivers exit. After a scuffle with a lot attendant, he fled on foot but was later taken into custody by Denver police. United Airlines has removed Jones from the schedule and is conducting an internal investigation. The cost to fix the damaged parking arm is estimated to be around $300.

via AIRLIVE|

#criminal-mischief #denver-airport #employee-parking-lot

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"United Airlines Pilot's Ax Attack on Denver Airport Parking Gate Caught on Video"

A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport. The pilot claimed he hit his breaking point and was trying to help several drivers exit the lot. He was apprehended by a lot attendant and later taken into custody by Denver police. The airline has removed the pilot from the schedule and is conducting an internal investigation. The cost to fix the damaged parking arm is estimated to be around $300.

via ABC News|

#crime #criminal-mischief #denver-airport

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Marlon Wayans cited for altercation with United worker at Denver airport.

Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace after a dispute with a United Airlines employee over carry-on luggage at Denver airport. Wayans said he was told he had too many bags and despite consolidating his luggage, he was told he would have to gate check his bag rather than carry it on. Wayans took his ticket and began walking onto the plane, but United issued a statement saying the customer did not fly on United to his destination. Wayans booked a flight instead on American Airlines to Kansas City and apologized to his fans for missing a performance.

via The Associated Press|

#denver-airport #disturbing-the-peace #entertainment