Latest news with #EnvoyAir
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Yahoo
Which Airlines Are Losing Your Luggage The Most?
For travelers, few things feel worse than waiting at baggage claim and realizing your suitcase didn't make the trip. New data reveals just how common the lost-luggage nightmare truly is, as well as which airlines are the worst offenders. Between 2021 and 2024, airlines across the United States 'mishandled' more than 7.7 million bags of luggage, according to a study from Boutique Hotel Hub. Using data from the Department of Transportation, researchers ranked airlines based on the frequency of mishandled luggage, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters over a three-year period. American Airlines tops the list, with 8.7 reports of mishandled luggage for every 1,000 items boarded, the highest rate in the country. That translates to over 1.7 million lost or damaged bags out of around 200 million items handled. Envoy Air, a regional extension of American Airlines, came in second at 8.2 mishandled items per 1,000. Republic Airways, which operates in conjunction with several major American airlines, rounded out the top three at 7 per 1,000. Other major airlines on the list include Alaska Airlines (6.6), United Airlines (6.4), and Delta Air Lines (5.1). Even budget travelers aren't safe. Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines also made the top 15, each mishandling hundreds of thousands of bags during that same study period. What Can You Do to Protect Your Bags? While the numbers might sound discouraging, there are a few steps you can take to help keep your luggage safe: Pick a bag that stands out. A bright or unique suitcase is less likely to be mistaken for someone else's. Use a luggage tag. Always include your contact information in case your bag gets separated from you. Consider a tracker. GPS luggage trackers can help you locate your suitcase if it goes missing. Report issues immediately. If your bag is lost or damaged, report it before leaving the baggage claim area. Most airlines have a dedicated desk for baggage problems. Ronan McLoughlin, a spokesperson for Boutique Hotel Hub, put it, saying: 'When traveling, the last thing you expect is for your bag to be lost or otherwise mishandled by your airline. It can add a lot of unnecessary stress to an expensive vacation, and while accidents do happen, passengers have a right to be upset when this happens.' 'If you find that your luggage has been lost, damaged, or mishandled in any way during your flight, report the problem immediately at the airport before you leave the baggage claim area,' McLoughlin added. And if all else fails? Maybe consider packing an extra set of clothes in your carry-on, just in case.
New York Post
27-06-2025
- New York Post
Texas man confesses to ‘snapping' and strangling his missing flight attendant roommate: cops
A grizzled Texas man confessed to strangling his flight attendant roommate during an argument — then tossing her remains from a bridge, according to reports. Dennis William Day, of Fort Worth, was arrested and charged Thursday with the murder of 47-year-old Rana Nofal Soluri, a flight attendant for Envoy Air who was missing for months, CBS News reported. 3 Dennis William Day, of Fort Worth, was arrested and charged with the murder of 47-year-old Rana Nofal Soluri, a flight attendant for Envoy Air who vanished in March. Tarrant County Jail Advertisement Soluri was reported missing on June 11 by a coworker at the American Airlines regional carrier, who had not spoken to her since March 19 when a text conversation was suddenly cut off, according to an arrest warrant obtained by the outlet. The flight attendant had been living with Day for about a year and had recently taken a leave of absence for a minor surgery. She was expected to return to work on March 31 but never returned, authorities detailed. After a series of visits to Day and Soluri's home, detectives began to piece together a disturbing timeline. Advertisement On May 8, officers went to the residence to tow Soluri's car, a 2023 Mazda she had purchased just a week before going missing. Day reportedly told them the vehicle had been sitting out front for nearly two months, and he hadn't seen Soluri in that time, the arrest warrant said. 3 Day allegedly confessed to strangling Soluri on the kitchen floor after 'snapping' when she threatened to call the police. Facebook During another welfare check a month later, he told detectives that he hadn't seen Soluri in months and showed little concern, according to the document. Advertisement On June 23, detectives searched Day's home and found surveillance footage of him dragging what appeared to be a lifeless body into his backyard, the arrest warrant stated. In a follow-up interview, Day allegedly confessed to 'snapping' and strangling Soluri on the kitchen floor because she threatened to call the police, the document detailed. It is not immediately clear why Soluri had threatened to call the police. He then allegedly moved her body outside and disconnected the surveillance system after realizing the sick act was caught on camera. Advertisement 3 Footage captured Day dragging a lifeless body into his backyard. FOX News Day allegedly told detectives he put Soluri's body in a black trash bin, drove it to an area near Bowie, Texas, and dumped it off a bridge. On the way, he allegedly tossed her phone into a river near Interstate 35 and later got rid of many of her belongings and tossed a revolver down a storm drain, the warrant said. Cell phone data showed Soluri's last outgoing call happened on March 21 and had pinged just before midnight near Scott Avenue, which matched where Day claimed to have dumped it, the outlet reported. A revolver matching one owned by Soluri was also recovered by police. Despite Day directing officers to multiple locations, Soluri's remains have not been recovered. Flooding in the area may have swept her body away, the outlet said. Day was booked into Tarrant County Jail and has been held on $200,000 bond.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges
A 62-year-old man who suffered an "escalating medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance until after the aircraft had landed, taxied to the gate, and all other passengers had deplaned," a lawsuit says. The filing against American Airlines and its regional carrier Envoy Air in Colorado federal court is seeking at least $75,000 in damages following the death of John Cannon, a passenger from Kentucky who was traveling to Durango-La Plata County Airport. "The untimely passing of John William Cannon on April 29, 2023, was the direct and proximate result of the negligence and fault of the Defendants," reads the lawsuit filed this week on behalf of his son. It claims that American Airlines and Envoy Air "breached their duties of care and were negligent in causing the death" of Cannon by "Failing to give reasonable first aid onboard the aircraft" and "Failing to prioritize John William Cannon in the deboarding process once he exhibited signs of extreme physical distress onboard the aircraft," among other alleged actions. Delta Passengers In Orlando Evacuate Plane Due To Engine Fire American Airlines told Fox News Digital, "We are reviewing the complaint." Read On The Fox News App Attorneys representing Cannon's son told Fox News Digital that "The circumstances of this case represent a tangible manifestation of a corporate culture at American Airlines that prioritizes inaction over intervention. "This ingrained culture, to which John Cannon tragically fell victim, underscores a systemic issue the family is determined to address, both in seeking justice for John and in advocating for broader organizational change," Joseph LoRusso and Jessica McBryant of Ramos Law said in a joint statement. Attorneys wrote in the lawsuit that leading up to his death, Cannon first boarded a plane from Louisville to Dallas and "during the flight, and/or at the time of deboarding, John suffered a syncopal event" -- or loss of consciousness. "After suffering the event, John was helped to the floor of the jet bridge at Gate 12 in Terminal B of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Two minutes and fifteen seconds later, John was released to make his connecting flight," it continued. Then on that flight from Dallas to Durango – which was operated by Envoy Air -- Cannon "entered a stage of medical crisis which resulted in him becoming unresponsive," according to the lawsuit. Famed Stunt Pilot Dead After Plane Crash At Langley Air Force Base, Ntsb Investigating "Despite Mr. Cannon's escalating medical crisis, the AAL4896 flight crew delayed requesting medical assistance until after the aircraft had landed, taxied to the gate, and all other passengers had deplaned," the lawsuit alleged. A flight crew member "called emergency services and reported Mr. Cannon as being in and out of consciousness with labored breathing" and "firefighters with Durango La Plata Fire contacted Mr. Cannon and initiated oxygen treatment prior to removing him from the aircraft with members of an EMS team," it added. "During transport to Mercy Medical Center, Mr. Cannon suffered sinus bradycardia, which progressed to ventricular fibrillation arrest. The ambulance crew performed approximately ten minutes of chest compressions, administered two doses of epinephrine, and delivered multiple Automated External Defibrillator shocks. Despite these interventions, Mr. Cannon did not achieve Return of Spontaneous Circulation," the lawsuit concluded. "The following morning, at 0129 hours, Mr. Cannon was pronounced dead."Original article source: Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Flight crew delayed asking for medical help for man in crisis who later died, lawsuit alleges
A 62-year-old man who suffered an "escalating medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance until after the aircraft had landed, taxied to the gate, and all other passengers had deplaned," a lawsuit says. The filing against American Airlines and its regional carrier Envoy Air in Colorado federal court is seeking at least $75,000 in damages following the death of John Cannon, a passenger from Kentucky who was traveling to Durango-La Plata County Airport. "The untimely passing of John William Cannon on April 29, 2023, was the direct and proximate result of the negligence and fault of the Defendants," reads the lawsuit filed this week on behalf of his son. It claims that American Airlines and Envoy Air "breached their duties of care and were negligent in causing the death" of Cannon by "Failing to give reasonable first aid onboard the aircraft" and "Failing to prioritize John William Cannon in the deboarding process once he exhibited signs of extreme physical distress onboard the aircraft," among other alleged actions. American Airlines told Fox News Digital, "We are reviewing the complaint." Attorneys said leading up to his death, Cannon first boarded a plane from Louisville to Dallas and "during the flight, and/or at the time of deboarding, John suffered a syncopal event" -- or loss of consciousness. "After suffering the event, John was helped to the floor of the jet bridge at Gate 12 in Terminal B of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Two minutes and fifteen seconds later, John was released to make his connecting flight," it continued. Then on that flight from Dallas to Durango – which was operated by Envoy Air -- Cannon "entered a stage of medical crisis which resulted in him becoming unresponsive," according to the lawsuit. "Despite Mr. Cannon's escalating medical crisis, the AAL4896 flight crew delayed requesting medical assistance until after the aircraft had landed, taxied to the gate, and all other passengers had deplaned," the lawsuit alleged. A flight crew member "called emergency services and reported Mr. Cannon as being in and out of consciousness with labored breathing" and "firefighters with Durango La Plata Fire contacted Mr. Cannon and initiated oxygen treatment prior to removing him from the aircraft with members of an EMS team," it added. "During transport to Mercy Medical Center, Mr. Cannon suffered sinus bradycardia, which progressed to ventricular fibrillation arrest. The ambulance crew performed approximately ten minutes of chest compressions, administered two doses of epinephrine, and delivered multiple Automated External Defibrillator shocks. Despite these interventions, Mr. Cannon did not achieve Return of Spontaneous Circulation," the lawsuit concluded. "The following morning, at 0129 hours, Mr. Cannon was pronounced dead."
USA Today
13-03-2025
- USA Today
Passenger accused of kicking attendant, throwing 'haymakers,' eating rosary beads on plane
Passenger accused of kicking attendant, throwing 'haymakers,' eating rosary beads on plane Show Caption Hide Caption Italian Eurofighter typhoons escort diverted American Airlines flight to Rome American Airlines flight 292 from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Fiumicino, Italy. A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Savannah to Miami was arrested and charged with interfering with flight crew members after allegedly assaulting flight attendants and other passengers. Witnesses say Delange Augustin, 31, exhibited erratic behavior shortly after takeoff, kicking one flight attendant in the chest and punching another in the arm. Augustin's sister, who was traveling with him, told authorities that they were fleeing "religious attacks" and that her brother was "fighting evil" on the plane. The flight returned to Savannah after the incident, and Augustin was taken into custody by airport police. A passenger aboard a Miami-bound American Airlines flight departing from Georgia is accused of throwing "haymakers" at a flight attendant, kicking and punching others' seats and swallowing rosary beads, federal court records say. According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, 31-year-old Delange Augustin has been charged with interfering with flight crew members following an incident on Monday night. In addition to the federal offense, the passenger was charged with battery, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers and criminal damage to property, inmate records show. The eight-passenger American Airlines flight, operated by Envoy Air, departed Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport for Miami International Airport, the complaint says. At takeoff, no unusual or concerning behavior was observed or reported by any of the passengers or flight crew, the court document continued. Less than one minute after takeoff, a flight attendant noticed Augustin seemingly going through a "fit of epilepsy," the complaint reads. Witnesses on the flight told authorities Augustin was stomping, yelling, shaking and being incoherent, the document continued. Augustin did not have a defense attorney listed in court records. Flight turned around following Delange Augustin's alleged behavior When another flight attendant went to check on Augustin, the passenger turned in his seat, lifted his legs and kicked the crew member in the chest, according to the complaint. The force of the kick launched the flight attendant across the aisle, across the row of seats and into a far window, the court document says, adding that the crew member experienced pain and shallow breathing for several minutes after. The flight attendant who originally noticed Augustin's behavior said she initially thought he was having a medical issue, but his choices "appeared purposeful, though difficult to describe," the complaint reads. Both flight attendants involved in the incident told authorities they "were scared," the court filing continued. Once the pilots heard the commotion from the closed cockpit, they and the flight attendants agreed to return the plane to Savannah, according to the complaint. While the crew was meeting to decide whether or not to turn the plane around, Augustin became more agitated and began punching and kicking the seat and passenger in front of him, the court document says. Once the passenger moved, Augustin's continued kicking collapsed the chair in front of him, according to the complaint. When the crew announced the plane was returning to Savannah, Augustin calmed down, the court document says. Flight attendants felt 'fear, terror, shock and physical pain' following incident Upon landing and taxiing to the gate, the flight crew asked all passengers to remain seated, the complaint reads. Before the boarding door was opened, Augustin removed his seatbelt and 'stormed the front' while clutching his sister, whom he was traveling with, according to the court filing. When Augustin reached the front of the plane, he cornered a flight attendant in the galley and threw several "haymakers," with at least one of the punches belting the crew member's upper arm, the complaint says. Three passengers stepped in and pulled Augustin to the ground, the document continued. Airport police eventually boarded the plane and subdued Augustin, the complaint states. The passenger was subsequently taken to a hospital to be evaluated for his behavior and the ingestion of rosary beads, the document reads. He was shortly discharged and taken to the Chatham County Detention Center. Both involved flight attendants, who were evaluated by EMS but refused hospital transport, told authorities they felt "fear, terror, shock and physical pain," according to the complaint. They also believed Augustin had targeted them with the "intent to harm flight attendants," the court document states. The flight to Miami departed Savannah again after a 3-hour delay and refueling, the complaint says. "On March 10, American Eagle flight 4162, operated by Envoy, with service from Savannah (SAV) to Miami (MIA) returned to SAV due to a disruptive passenger," American Airlines said in a statement to USA TODAY. "Safety and security are our top priorities. We appreciate the professionalism of the entire crew and thank our passengers for their understanding." Delange Augustin's sister said her brother 'needed to fight' to ward off 'evil' When federal authorities spoke to Augustin's sister following the incident, she told them that they were on their way to Haiti to "flee religious attacks of a spiritual nature," according to the complaint. She then explained how "the evil comes out in the darkness" and that she "never experienced as much darkness as was on the plane that evening," the document states. She also told authorities that she was not surprised her brother had hurt people because "he hurts evil," according to the court filing. While on the plane, Augustin told his sister to "close her eyes and pray because Satan's disciple(s) had followed them onto the plane and the legion did not want the Augustins to make it to Haiti," the complaint reads. Augustin also told his sister on the flight to "never let go so she could not be taken away" as she prayed "throughout the battle," the complaint says. The sister stated that her brother swallowed the rosary beads because they are "a weapon of strength in the spiritual warfare," according to the document. Augustin was not suffering from any medical or mental health issue or impairment, his sister told authorities, per the complaint. She added that her brother "needed to fight" for both him and her, the document states. Augustin remains housed at the Chatham County Detention Center with a $5,150 bond, according to inmate records.
