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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
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Delta flight returns to Atlanta after pressurization issue
The Brief Delta Flight 1457 returned to Atlanta due to a pressurization issue, ensuring passenger safety. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. The cause of the mechanical issue is still under investigation. ATLANTA - A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Tampa returned to Atlanta Friday after the crew reported a mechanical issue during the flight, the airline said. What we know Delta Flight 1457, a Boeing 757 carrying 193 passengers, two pilots, and four flight attendants, turned back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a pressurization issue, according to a statement from the company. The aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power. What they're saying "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people," a Delta spokesperson said. "That is why the flight crew of Delta flight 1457 followed established procedures and returned to Atlanta after a mechanical issue was observed during flight. We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel." What we don't know The cause remains under investigation. What's next The plane took off shortly after 11 p.m., according to and is expected to land after midnight on Saturday. The Source The details in this article were provided by Delta Air Lines with additional flight information provided by Flight Aware.
Washington Post
19-05-2025
- Washington Post
On rescue flights, at-risk pets are precious cargo
FORT WORTH, Texas — Under a sleepy dawn sky, more than 145 passengers waited to board a charter plane at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport. The ground staff and flight crew were moving quickly to prepare the cabin for a multi-leg trip to the Northeast, but several travelers were turning impatient. A small but vocal protest started to take shape.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Flight Carrying 200 Passengers Flew From Germany to Spain Without a Pilot
A medical emergency and one ill-timed bathroom break combined to create what could have been a disaster for 200 passengers traveling from Spain to Germany. Though the incident occurred last year, details about what could have easily become a disastrous scenario are only just now coming to light following Spanish investigators publishing a full report on the February 2024 Business Insider reports, a Lufthansa flight traveling from Frankfurt, Germany to Seville, Spain was left pilot-less for approximately 10 minutes due to unsettling circumstances. As the flight prepared to cross the border into Spain, with about 30 minutes of travel time left, the captain used the opportunity to take a quick bathroom break. When he attempted to re-enter the cockpit eight minutes later, he was unable to do so despite attempting to input the door's security code five separate times. A flight attendant attempted to assist by using the intercom to contact the first officer, but with no response. While nothing had seemed amiss with the captain's 38-year-old co-pilot, he reportedly lost consciousness at some point during his superior's trip to the john. Eventually, the first officer regained consciousness and was able to open the door for the captain—leaving the flight unmanned for an estimated 10 first officer was described as being 'pale, sweating, and moving strangely,' so was quickly attended to by the flight crew and a doctor who was onboard. Meanwhile, the captain diverted the flight to Madrid, which was the closest airport, so that the pilot could seek immediate medical attention. According to the investigators' report, his 'sudden and severe incapacitation' was due to a neurological disorder that was known to bring on seizures. Business Insider wrote that, 'Investigators recommended that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency tell all airlines about this incident, so they could reassess the risks of one pilot being left alone on the flight deck.' Lufthansa did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment.
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Washington Post
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon
BOSTON — A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an airliner's emergency door on a cross-country flight. Francisco Severo Torres, of Leominster, pleaded guilty to one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon in the March 2023 disturbance on United Airlines Flight 2609 from Los Angeles to Boston.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- The Independent
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to attacking a flight attendant with a broken spoon
A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty Tuesday to attacking a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon and attempting to open an airliner's emergency door on a cross-country flight. Francisco Severo Torres, of Leominster, pleaded guilty to one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon in the March 2023 disturbance on United Airlines Flight 2609 from Los Angeles to Boston. According to prosecutor and witness accounts, Torres went on a midair rant and tried to stab a crew member with a modified metal spoon. The plane was about 45 minutes from Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed, according to court documents. One flight attendant noticed the door's locking handle had been moved. Another saw Torres near the door and believed he had moved the handle. Cabin pressure during flight prevents airplane doors from opening. Torres started loudly rambling that his father was Dracula, that he wanted to be shot so he could be reincarnated and that he would kill everyone on board, another passenger said. He punched a male flight attendant, who felt the metal spoon in Torres' hand hit him on his shirt collar and tie three times, according to court documents. No one was injured. Torres was eventually subdued and restrained by other passengers. He was arrested when the flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport, authorities said. Torres could be sentenced up to life in prison. A lawyer for Torres could not be reached for comment. Torres has spent time in mental health facilities, according to court records. The police chief in his hometown said officers have dealt with him several times since 2014, mostly over family issues and mental health episodes. During one court appearance after his arrest, a federal judge ruled that Torres was not competent to stand trial and that he needed additional treatment. Magistrate Judge Judith Dein based her decision on a mental health evaluation of Torres and her own observations.
