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us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Seat swap showdown on AA flight goes viral

An American Airlines passenger in first class on a JFK-to-Los Angeles flight woke up to a fellow traveler swapping into his seat because hers wouldn’t recline. The woman allegedly claimed he hadn’t paid for the seat, while he, an AAdvantage Executive Platinum member, showed his 6A boarding pass. He posted a viral Instagram video of the confrontation as the seat-swap dispute unfolded; the woman eventually moved and he regained his seat. American Airlines was contacted for comment.

via New York Post|

#american-airlines #first-class #jfk-airport

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Second near-miss near JFK renews focus on drone safety

A helicopter pilot reports a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane over JFK—the second such incident in days—as the FAA says it’s aware and has alerted authorities but isn’t investigating the incident at this moment, while federal investigators continue to probe unmanned aircraft activity after a JetBlue flight was struck by a drone.

via ABC7 New York|

#aviation-safety #drone #faa

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Missing Oscar for Putin Doc Recovered, Returning to Frankfurt

Pavel Talankin’s Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin went missing after an airport security hold at JFK, where a TSA agent warned it could be used as a weapon and it was placed in a cardboard box for the flight to Frankfurt. Lufthansa later said the statuette has been found and is safely in Frankfurt under their care, with the airline apologizing and coordinating reunification with Talankin as an internal review continues.

via Variety|

#entertainment #frankfurt #jfk-airport

entertainment3 months ago•15 min saved

Oscar Vanishes After TSA Confiscates It at JFK

The Oscar statue for Mr Nobody Against Putin, awarded to co-director Pavel Talankin, disappeared after a TSA agent at JFK confiscated it as a potential weapon and required it to be checked; Talankin arrived in Frankfurt to find the statue missing, prompting a plea from his fellow director David Borenstein and noting replacement statues exist for damaged or lost awards.

via Variety|

#entertainment #frankfurt #jfk-airport

technology4 months ago•179 min saved

New York runs a test flight for electric air taxis linking Manhattan to JFK

Joby Aviation kicked off a 10-day FAA-backed eVTOL pilot in New York City, conducting demonstration flights between Manhattan heliports and JFK to explore five-seat electric air taxis that could shuttle riders in under 10 minutes. The effort, which involves Blade, Delta, and Uber partnerships, aims to inform future regulations and certification as urban air mobility expands globally.

via CNN|

#evtol #faa-certification #jfk-airport

business4 months ago•12 min saved

Air Canada trims JFK summer schedule amid soaring fuel costs

Air Canada plans to reduce its summer flight service to New York’s JFK airport as fuel costs rise, signaling ongoing cost pressures in the airline industry and adjustments to its North American network.

via AP News|

#air-canada #airlines #business

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Customs Officer Fires Gun During Road Rage Near JFK Airport

A Customs and Border Protection officer at JFK airport fired his gun multiple times during a freeway altercation following a minor traffic crash, with the other driver fleeing the scene; no injuries or arrests have been reported, and the incident is under investigation.

via ABC News|

#customs-officer #gunfire #investigation

local8 months ago•1 min saved

CBP Officer Fires Gun During Road Rage Incident Near JFK Airport

A road rage incident near JFK Airport in Queens led to shots fired by a Customs and Border Protection officer during a minor collision, causing traffic delays and temporary road closures; no injuries were reported, and the suspect vehicle left the scene.

via ABC7 New York|

#jfk-airport #local #queens

transportation1 year ago•4 min saved

JFK's New $9.5 Billion International Terminal Opens Amid Rising Travel Demand

JFK's new $9.5 billion Terminal 1, set to open in mid-2026, is a large, light-filled facility dedicated to international travelers, featuring modern design, extensive retail space, and advanced infrastructure, as part of a broader $19 billion overhaul of the airport.

via CNBC|

#airport-infrastructure #construction #international-travel

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Man connected to Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing arrested at JFK

Federal authorities arrested Daniel Park at JFK airport in connection with the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, which was carried out by suspect Guy Edward Bartkus using a large amount of explosives, and linked to online posts with radical ideologies and motives related to environmental and anti-natalist beliefs.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arrest #crime #domestic-terrorism

business1 year ago•3 min saved

United and JetBlue Strike Strategic Partnership to Enhance Passenger Benefits

United Airlines overpaid in a secret deal to secure a partnership with JetBlue, primarily motivated by gaining access to JFK airport and countering American Airlines, despite the deal's details and true value remaining undisclosed. The deal was influenced by a competitive bidding process, with United possibly overestimating the partnership's worth, reflecting a winner's curse scenario.

via View from the Wing|

#business #jetblue #jfk-airport

business1 year ago•1 min saved

United Airlines Rejoins JFK with JetBlue Partnership

United Airlines and JetBlue are forming a partnership that includes swapping flights at New York airports, allowing United to return to JFK, and enabling ticket sales and loyalty program sharing, with the plan to start as early as 2027 pending regulatory approval.

via The New York Times|

#airline-alliance #business #jetblue

business1 year ago•2 min saved

United Airlines Returns to JFK in New Partnership with JetBlue

United Airlines is returning to JFK Airport in 2027 through a partnership with JetBlue, which will provide up to seven daily round-trip flights and enhance loyalty benefits, marking a significant expansion of United's presence in New York amid ongoing air traffic challenges at Newark.

via ABC News|

#airline-partnership #business #flight-slots

aviation1 year ago•3 min saved

Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing of American Airlines Flight in NYC

An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire on the Airbus A321. The plane, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely with no injuries reported. The incident is reminiscent of the 2009 "Miracle on the Hudson" where a US Airways flight made a successful emergency landing on the Hudson River following a bird strike. American Airlines has apologized and is inspecting the aircraft for damage.

via Aviation A2z|

#american-airlines #aviation #bird-strike

travel1 year ago•0 min saved

Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing of American Airlines Flight at JFK

An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was diverted to JFK Airport after a bird strike damaged one of its engines. The Airbus A321, carrying 190 passengers and six crew members, landed safely using its second engine. No injuries were reported, and passengers were scheduled to continue their journey the following morning. American Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew and apologized for the inconvenience.

via ABC News|

#american-airlines #bird-strike #emergency-landing