JFK Airport power outage forces 16-hour flight from New Zealand to make U-turn
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JFK Airport power outage forces 16-hour flight from New Zealand to make U-turn

ByNews Polite

A power outage at JFK Airport forced a New Zealand flight to divert its travel plans during its eight-hour journey to the Big Apple. International flights in JFK’s Terminal 1 were brought to a standstill Thursday when a fire caused a major power disruption. Travelers were required to travel to…

Wright brothers accomplish first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on this day in 1903
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Wright brothers accomplish first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on this day in 1903

ByNews Polite

The world’s first flight officially took off from North Carolina’s Outer Banks on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. The Wright brothers were allegedly the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, after years of experimenting with the concept of flight. Brothers Wilbur and Orville…

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Miami airport
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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Miami airport

ByNews Polite

An American Airlines flight was forced to make an urgent return to Miami International Airport on Wednesday night after a passenger’s carry-on bag caused a worrying chemical odor. Just before 9 p.m. local time, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the airport after an “issue” onboard the aircraft traveling…

Airlines commit to free meals, lodging for delays ahead of Labor Day
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Airlines commit to free meals, lodging for delays ahead of Labor Day

ByNews Polite

Several major US air carriers caved to public pressure by confirming they will pay for meals and lodging to passengers who endure delays or cancellations ahead of the potentially chaotic Labor Day travel weekend. The move by the carriers comes after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg demanded airline CEOs provide free…