Man saves woman with medical emergency on Jetblue flight
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Man saves woman with medical emergency on Jetblue flight

ByNews Polite

A passenger aboard a flight from New York City to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is being credited with saving a fellow passenger’s life after she experienced a medical emergency. The routine JetBlue flight from LaGuardia Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport took a terrifying turn when a woman suddenly fainted in the aisle as the…

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…

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…