World Oct 04 AP report: UAE had shared details about FlyDubai flight with Israel, including pilots' names and nationalities By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Oct 03 AP report: Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns The new details raised questions about how thoroughly FlyDubai vets potential employees, and how the co-pilot's presence on a flight filled with Israeli passengers got past Israel's strict security protocols. By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick, Cara Anna, Associated Press
World Sep 30 What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, according to Israel's prime minister. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about what happened on FlyDubai flight FZ1073. By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press
World Sep 30 Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane Passengers and crew staged a dramatic intervention to subdue the attacker and the plane eventually made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
Nation Aug 14 Quick-thinking controller helps 2 planes with same flight number avoid possible disaster A potential disaster was averted Friday when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart. By Josh Funk, Associated Press
Jul 10 Man partly sucked out of broken window on flight from Greece was pulled back by passengers By Costas Kantouris, Associated Press The incident happened on a morning flight from the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki to Memmingen, near Munich, which was operated by Ryanair subsidiary Malta Air. Continue reading
May 02 After Spirit Airlines shutdown, how passengers can get home and get refunds By Sally Ho, Associated Press If you’ve been snagged in Spirit Airlines' now-defunct flight schedule, here are some things to know on how to get home, and get whole. Continue reading
May 02 Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ceases operations immediately By Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy, Mike Catalini, Associated Press Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. Continue reading
May 01 Trump says a 'final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines is under consideration By Michelle L. Price, Rio Yamat, Associated Press Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for Florida, Trump emphasized that a deal to rescue the financially strapped airline remained under review. The president did not provide details but said an announcement could come as soon as later… Continue reading
Apr 30 Watch 6:01 Rising fuel costs put budget airlines under pressure as Spirit faces bankruptcy By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig As the war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring, several U.S. budget airlines are asking the federal government for a $2.5 billion lifeline. The appeal comes as Spirit Airlines faces potential bankruptcy and is negotiating separately for a $500… Continue watching