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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Airlines Passenger Brings Kodak Black Into Unhinged Rant Before Takeoff
American Airlines has, yet again, found themselves the topic of conversation following an unhinged passenger's breakdown and 12-minute rant going viral this week. Even more surprising was the person's claim that he just secured a feature from Florida rapper Kodak Black. The unidentified flyer also described himself as 'the realest person on the East Coast' as he essentially cursed out flight attendants while making absurd demands, all just before taking off from Charlotte to Denver on Sunday (July 13), the viral videos show. He also complained of losing his phone charger, demanding staff help him find it, and insisted on paying $100 to sit in the cockpit. 'You really pissed off your customer — shut the f**k up,' he yells at one attendant, later saying, 'Call the police. I'll f–k them up. You guys f**ked with the realest person on the East coast.' At one point, he also threatened to call 100 people to 'surround the plane, and we won't take off.' See much of his rant below. American Airlines later said in a statement that the 'disruptive passenger' was eventually removed from the plane before takeoff. 'The flight continued as scheduled following the removal. We thank our customers for their patience and apologize for the inconvenience,' the airline said. This is the second incident this week to go viral from the popular airline, as one man recently spoke about his experience having to confront a family who placed a child in his assigned seat, expecting him to give it up without question. 'If you know me, then you know that that wasn't me going off. That wasn't me crashing out at anything like that,' Summer explained after the incident, adding that he was additionally frustrated because other passengers and flight attendants were making him out to be the 'bad guy.' Eventually, he demanded that he sit in the seat he paid for, telling the family, 'Stay in your lane and in your seat,' adding, 'I don't care about your daughter, your child and none of that. I paid for this one.' See footage of the incident and the passenger's explanation below. More from American Airlines Passenger Checks Family For Placing Kid In His $300 Seat Kodak Black Disses NBA YoungBoy's New Album 'MASA': "It's Straight Trash" Kodak Black Hacks Dreezy's Instagram After Awkward Interaction Solve the daily Crossword
France 24
7 days ago
- Business
- France 24
United Airlines profits dip but says Newark has rebounded
The carrier, which was forced to scale back operations at its New York-area hub for part of the quarter due to air traffic control problems, said it saw an increase in bookings in early July and attributed the improvement to "less geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty." While revenues edged up 1.7 percent in the first quarter to $15.2 billion compared with the year-ago period, profits fell 26.4 percent to $973 million. United had higher salary costs compared with the year-ago period. The carrier also accounted for $561 million in one-time costs in connection with a tentative labor agreement with its flight attendants union. United pointed to a turnaround in its performance at Newark, New Jersey after problems with the airport's air traffic operation led to delays and flight cancelations throughout much of May. The airline was forced to cancel many flights per day after an April 28 equipment outage resulted in Newark's air traffic controllers losing radar and communications with planes for 90 seconds. Following that incident, US air officials slowed traffic during this period due to insufficient staffing. But United has pointed to improved performance at Newark following moves by US officials to replace some outdated equipment. United's operation at Newark "led all other major airlines in on-time performance and lowest seat cancellation rate at all New York City area airports," United said in its press release. United plans to resume service between its Newark hub and Tel Aviv, Israel on July 21 after suspending service due to the Iran-Israel war. "United saw a positive shift in demand beginning in early July, and, like 2024, anticipates another inflection in industry supply in mid-August," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "The world is less uncertain today than it was during the first six months of 2025 and that gives us confidence about a strong finish to the year." United projected full-year 2025 profits of between $9 and $11 per share. Those figures are about $2 above the range of its "recessionary environment" forecast from April, but about $2.50 per share below the "stable environment" projection. Shares of United fell 1.5 percent in after-hours trading.
Washington Post
14-07-2025
- Washington Post
A trip to Mecca was my mom's last wish. It was full of grief and joy.
Somewhere over Canada, locked in an airplane bathroom with my mom, I realized that I may be in way over my head. We were seated just two rows behind the business-class restrooms, but we needed approximately 15 minutes, the help of two kind Qatar Airways flight attendants and a maneuver I like to call 'Don't Drop Mama While Shimmying Out of a Bathroom Made to Fit Half a Passenger' to complete our first successful lavatory break.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Fans ambush actor after storming business class on flight
This is the dramatic moment airline staff were forced to wrestle with a mob of crazed fans who tried to storm business class mid-flight in an attempt to snap a photo with Chinese star Tian Xu Ning. The chaos erupted on board Xiamen Airlines flight MF8330 from Changsha to Fuzhou on July 8, when a group of passengers crowded around the curtain separating economy from business class. Footage from the incident shows three frantic flight attendants forming a barrier and desperately pulling the drapes shut as fans attempted to push through. (Watch in the video player above). Cabin crew could be heard pleading with passengers to sit down, warning them they were about to land. 'Don't squeeze forward, the plane hasn't stopped yet,' one flight attendant said. A witness told local media that the star – who was seated in 11L – remained silent throughout the ordeal. The 27-year-old rose to fame earlier this year after a breakout role in hit Chinese drama Revenged Love. In a separate encounter, he was reportedly harassed by fans during another flight, some of whom accused him of secretly having a girlfriend and a child. Witnesses on the flight overhead fans telling him: 'Tell your girlfriend to stop appearing in the public', 'Change to someone else. Break up with her', and 'Is the kid really yours?'. His management has denied these claims, urging fans to 'relax.' 'Relax, Tian Xu Ning is unmarried and childless,' they said. 'In no way, shape or form is this acceptable behaviour from fans. We have been asking fans to do better, but it's getting worse. Mobbing Tian Xu Ning at the airport. Let the boy breathe, please.' The incidents have sparked widespread backlash on Chinese social media, with fans weighing in to slam the 'heartbreaking' behaviour. 'This is heartbreaking to see Tian Xu Ning go through this. It crosses all boundaries, and it's unfair to the actors who just want to do their jobs. I hope his team can take strong legal action, and maybe it's time for the industry to push for better protections against these invasions. Fans should support, not harass,' one wrote. 'Seriously?! This is so crazy! Why can't they give him space,' another said. Legal experts have also weighed in, warning that such actions could have serious consequences. 'Obstructing the crew and blocking the cabin passage can be considered disrupting public order under China's regulations on public security administration punishments,' Yang Mei, deputy director of Hunan Zhongyi law firm, said. 'Fans could face warnings and fines up to 200 CNY ($42 AUD), or detention of five to 10 days in serious cases. 'If their actions endanger flight safety, criminal charges may also apply. Airlines can also blacklist disruptive passengers and restrict future travel.'
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Travel + Leisure
09-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Flight Attendant-loved Luggage Set Holds 10 Days' Worth of Clothes—and Now It's $45 for Amazon Prime Day
Traveling thousands of miles every month, flight attendants require the crème de la crème of luggage. The Travelpro suitcases crew members are often found rolling through the airport go for at least $200, which is actually a bargain compared to the gold standard in crew bags, Briggs & Riley (rollaboards start at around $650). But there are more affordable luggage alternatives, too, like one carry-on set from Amazon that's also earned favor among flight attendants. This softside Rockland suitcase and underseater two-piece is a steal, on sale for an impressive $45 during Amazon Prime Day. There are hundreds of luggage deals during this annual Amazon sale event, but this two-piece set is one of the best we've spotted. For almost half off the original price, this Rockland luggage set includes a 19-inch rollaboard and a handheld tote that can fit under the airplane seat. The suitcase is plenty roomy enough for a weekend getaway, but many reviewers say it can fit a week's worth of clothing if you're a little more conservative—and if you roll, don't fold (always!). The softside suitcase naturally stretches and expands to fit a little more of your belongings inside, and this one is made of heavy-duty polyester for added durability. Plus, the two exterior pockets can hold items you need easy access to, like travel documents or your TSA liquids bag. It sits on two inline skate wheels, and it won't tilt or fall over thanks to the weight-distributing stability bars at the bottom. Meanwhile, the matching tote is handy for storing toiletries, electronics, or in-flight snacks and entertainment, since it's small enough to keep under the seat and within reach the entire ride. It comes with a detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, but an easier way to carry it is to stack it on top of the rollaboard. In terms of durability, most agree it's probably not one of those luggage sets you can use forever—it's a $45 set, remember—but it might be sturdier than you think. One reviewer wrote that after two years of use, including taking dozens of flights and road trips, it remains in excellent shape. 'The wheels are smooth, the handle sturdy, and zippers strong,' they wrote. Another person who had been using it for five years and counting said it still looks 'like new' and has fit belongings for '10-plus day vacations all over the world.' Flight attendants say that for an inexpensive set, these Rockland bags get the job done. One who bought it in a pinch when a wheel fell off their Travelpro bag over Thanksgiving weekend said they continued carrying it as their daily bag for three months. They wrote a comprehensive list of pros and cons in their Amazon review. On the plus side, the carry-on fits in the smallest overhead bins, can 'comfortably' hold five days' worth of clothing, and is super light and expandable. The negatives included noisy wheels and some faulty stitching. Another flight attendant who travels five to six days a week carried this set for five months and was 'impressed,' writing that the wheels and handle still worked great after so much constant use. 'While I'm sad to see it show some wear, it served me well for the last few months while I search for a [more hardy] set,' they said. 'For your average traveler who doesn't need to spend money on a heavy-duty set, this would be great!' If you're looking for affordable luggage to take on vacation this summer, hundreds of thousands of Amazon shoppers recommend it. With the money you'll save opting out of expensive bags, you won't feel guilty about the extra poolside margaritas or opting into a flight upgrade. Discover more flight attendant-loved luggage sets on sale for Prime Day, below. At the time of publishing, the price started at $45. Love a great deal? Sign up for our T+L Recommends newsletter and we'll send you our favorite travel products each week.
