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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
British Airways steward found dancing naked in business class after ‘drugs binge' before flight from US to London
A BRITISH Airways crew member was found dancing naked in a business class toilet at 30,000ft. The steward is suspected of using drugs before the incident, which happened as he was supposed to be serving an in-flight meal. 2 Colleagues searched the aircraft when he went missing as they handed out food and drinks on the busy jet to London's Heathrow from the US. The in-flight crew boss was then stunned to find him completely naked and jigging up and down in the Club World cabin loo. He was bundled into a spare pair of pyjamas reserved for First Class passengers on the flight from San Francisco. The steward was then escorted to the First Class cabin, where he was buckled into a luxury seat for the remainder of the ten-and-a-half hour journey. BA bosses alerted cops, who met the double-decker Airbus A380 -800 on landing at 11am last Sunday to arrest him. He also received medical attention and was taken from the plane — which had around 470 passengers and crew on board — in a wheelchair. Angry crew members had to work the entire flight without breaks to cover for him. The steward was suspended from duty while investigations continue. One worker said: 'We think the guy popped pills when he was meant to be working. It is an extraordinary thing to do. "The plane was cruising at 37,000ft over the Atlantic, but this bloke seemed to be higher than anyone else. The moment travellers are left stunned as woman tries to board a plane with 'no trousers on' 'Rather than asking passengers 'chicken or beef', he was stripping off and dancing in the toilet. It was a long time before he was located and he was completely out of it. 'Not only is it really dangerous, it is a crazy way to end your BA career. This job can do ridiculous things to people, but staging a one-man disco in a Club World toilet is a new one on me.' British Airways said it is a police matter. Scotland Yard was approached for comment.
Wall Street Journal
a day ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Azul Gets First-Day U.S. Court Approvals in Chapter 11 Process
Azul said it received interim court approvals related to the company's chapter 11 petitions filed in the U.S. The court granted approval for the Brazilian airline operator to access $250 million of its $1.6 billion debtor-in-possession financing after a first-day hearing.
The Independent
a day ago
- Business
- The Independent
Revealed: The best and worst US airlines for carry-on baggage allowance
Airline Southwest recently ditched the cherished perk of free checked luggage, causing uproar among its customers. The policy was seen as a key differentiator between the Dallas-based airline and its competitors and means that now, all the major US airlines charge for checked luggage on domestic routes. So, does anything separate them when it comes to luggage policies? We raked over the often convoluted baggage rules and fees for the nine biggest American carriers and discovered that some are definitely more generous than others when it comes to leeway with luggage. We name the two airlines to avoid if you don't want to pay for carry-on bags, the ones with especially confusing explanations around their rules and declare which carrier is No.1 overall for carry-on generosity. American Airlines In the cabin: One personal item and one carry-on for free. Your personal item, like a purse or small handbag, must fit under the seat in front of you, says American Airlines. Dimensions should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, or 45 x 35 x 20cm. The total size of your carry-on, including the handles and wheels, cannot exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 56 x 36 x 23cm. Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. In the hold: For travel within/between the U.S, Puerto Rico, and U.S Virgin Islands, the first checked bag fee in economy is $40 ($35 if you pay online) and the second checked bag fee is $45. For travel to/from Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and Guyana, the first checked bag fee is $35 and the second checked bag fee is $45. First checked bag is free for eligible AAdvantage credit cardholders and those with enough status; various international destinations, not including the UK. Delta Air Lines In the cabin: One personal item and one carry-on for free. Your personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. Carry-on bags for the overhead locker may not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 56 x 35 x 23cm. Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. In the hold: For travel on domestic flights within the U.S, first checked bag in economy is $35, second is $45. First checked bag is free for passengers on various international flights, including to Northern Europe; Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and select Delta SkyMiles American Express Card Members. United Airlines In the cabin: One carry-on bag and one personal item for free "on most flights". Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you, so they must be 9 x 10 x 17 inches, or 22 x 25 x 43cm. Carry-on items for overhead bins must be no bigger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 56 x 35 x 23cm. Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. In the hold: United has a "checked bag fee calculator", which reveals that the first checked bag in economy on a domestic flight costs $40 ($35 prepaid) and must not exceed 62 linear inches, or 157cm. The first checked economy bag is free on many international flights, including to London, but a fee of $60 is charged on some routes. Southwest Airlines In the cabin: One bag and one personal item. The bag should be stowed in the overhead compartment, and the small personal item stowed under your seat. Carry-on items for overhead bins must be no bigger than 24 x 16 x 10 inches, or 60 x 40 x 25cm. Grand overhead bin total: 50 inches, or 127cm. In the hold: First checked bag in economy is $35, a second checked bag costs $45. Checked bags must not exceed a linear length of 62 inches, or 157cm. Alaska Airlines In the cabin: You're allowed one carry-on bag plus one personal item with Alaska. The carry-on bag size limit for flights on all aircraft types is 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 56 x 35 x 23cm. Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. In the hold: First checked bag in economy is $35, a second checked bag costs $45. Checked bags must not exceed a linear length of 62 inches, or 157cm. Frontier Airlines In the cabin: One personal item is included with your fare. Carry-on luggage incurs a fee of between $59 and a hefty $99 depending on your departure date and destination. Passengers must use a fee checker on the airline's website to find out what they'll be charged. Maximum size: 10 x 16 x 24 inches, or 25 x 40 x 60cm, including handles, wheels and straps. Grand overhead bin total: 50 inches, or 127cm. In the hold: Checked bags incur a fee depending on the departure date and destination (typically between $55 and $100) and must not exceed 62 linear inches, or 157cm. Hawaiian Airlines In the cabin: You're allowed one carry-on bag plus one personal item. The carry-on bag size limit for flights on all aircraft types is 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 56 x 36 x 23cm. And bags must not exceed 25 Ibs (11kg). Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. In the hold: First checked bag is $30 if flying to a neighbor island, second bag is $40. If flying to North America, first checked bag is $40 and second is $45. Checked bags are free on international flights, except to Australia and New Zealand. Hold bags must not exceed a linear size of 62 inches (157cm). JetBlue In the cabin: Each economy customer is allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item for free. Carry-on bags must not exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches, or 55 x 35 x 22cm. Grand overhead bin total: 45 inches, or 114cm. There is no weight limit. In the hold: JetBlue's checked baggage rules are quite complicated, with passengers charged different fees depending on their fare type and when they book the baggage. Within the U.S, the first checked bag is $35, the second $40. For transatlantic flights the fee is $60 for "Blue Basic" but included for seats in tiers above this. Hold bags must not exceed a linear size of 62 inches (157cm). Spirit Airlines In the cabin: All passengers can bring one personal item, and carry-ons are free for three fare types, but those on the basic "Go travel" option will have to pay a fee of between $37 and $65 depending on whether they pay online, when checking in, or at the gate. Carry-on bags must not exceed 22 x18 x10 inches, or 56 x 46 x 25cm. Grand overhead bin total: 50 inches, or 127cm. Checked bags must not exceed 80 inches or 203cm in linear size. Verdict Southwest Airlines offers the best overall carry-on allowance, allowing passengers to take 50 inches of overhead bin luggage onboard for free. Frontier and Spirit are also generous with the carry-on size allowance, matching Southwest's 50 inches for overhead locker luggage, but they both charge basic fare passengers a fee. It's more difficult to separate the airlines when it comes to checked luggage, though many will find the fee-checking tools being used on some websites, such as Frontier and United's, annoying. Southwest garners extra points here for laying out its fees clearly in a table, while JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines' and Spirit lose marks for less-than-clear baggage explanations.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Airline passengers got €1.1m in compensation for complaints in 2024
Irish airline passengers received €1.197 in compensation for complaints upheld by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) against airlines. The aviation watchdog also obtained €360,104 in refunds for passengers following the its intervention. The IAA's 2024 annual report also said that 1,943 complaints against airlines were not upheld. The report said that the main reason was that the air carrier was able to prove that a disruption was caused by extraordinary circumstances and therefore it would be exempt from paying compensation. READ MORE Of the 1,726 complaints upheld, 973 complaints related to flight cancellations, 677 complaints concerned long delays while 64 complaints related to 'denied boarding', the report said. Last year Aer Lingus accounted for 33 per cent of all complaints with Ryanair accounting for 31 per cent, the report said. According to the report 'overall, complaints against Aer Lingus are down 6pc year on year despite significant disruption in June and July 2024 due to industrial action which resulted in the cancellation of over 500 flights'. The report also said that the IAA handled 4,425 complaints against airlines in 2024 and this included complaints carried over from 2023 and 2,211 complaints submitted in 2024. The number of complaints submitted in 2024 was down 30 per cent in comparison to the 2023 complaint levels, the report noted. Dublin Airport reports its service quality performance to the IAA monthly and the report said that security queue times have improved markedly since 2023. In 2024, security queue times exceeded 30 minutes on six separate days and this compared to 20 days in 2023. The IAA also monitors quality of service at Dublin Airport across 15 different passenger satisfaction metrics and in 2024, Dublin Airport incurred a passenger Quality of Service (QoS) bonus of €4.5 million and a penalty of €3.8 million, resulting in a net bonus of €0.7 million. The IAA last year recorded a pretax profit of €2.57 million as revenues totalled €37.43 million. The IAA's legal costs last year came €1.55 million. The report also said that the determination of legal costs in respect of a legacy defamation case from 2014 were settled in February 2025 for €407,486 following a Supreme Court decision. Numbers employed total came 189 with 134 engaged in safety regulation. Staff costs totalled €22 million and the report said that 91 employees earned more than €100,000 and that included five in the €175,000 to €200,000 pay range, 24 earning between €150,000 and €175,000 and 41 earning between €125,000 and €150,000.
Reuters
a day ago
- Business
- Reuters
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot reports adjusted net loss in Q1
May 30 (Reuters) - Russian flag carrier Aeroflot ( opens new tab on Friday reported an adjusted net loss of 3.4 billion roubles ($43.31 million) in the first quarter of 2025, down from net profit of more than 6 billion roubles in the same period a year ago. Revenues for the quarter rose 9.6% year-on-year to 190.2 billion roubles and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell 17.4% to 49 billion roubles, Aeroflot said. Aeroflot said its profits had been adjusted by exchange rate revaluations. ($1 = 78.5000 roubles)
