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The measures come into effect on March 1 after an Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on January 28 at Gimhae International Airport in the southern part of South Korea while preparing for departure to Hong Kong.

Blasts Near Beirut Airport Creates Panic, Plane Lands After 40 Minutes Of The Explosions

Large explosions and a fire were reported near Beirut's international airport on the night of 20 October, filling the area with thick smoke. Planes had landed shortly before the blasts, as observed from nearby Baabda, amid escalating tensions between the Israeli army and Hezbollah. Following Israel's warnings of impending attacks on sites associated with Hezbollah's financial operations, hundreds of residents fled their homes late on Sunday. A flight from Dubai landed at Beirut's International Airport in the early hours of Monday, approximately 30 to 40 minutes after the explosions occurred, with smoke still visible during its descent. There was no immediate information on the cause of the explosions or any potential casualties. Witnesses reported that panicked crowds clogged the streets, causing traffic jams as people sought refuge in neighbourhoods they believed to be safer. The situation highlights the growing instability in the region.

IC 814 Kandahar Hijack real story: Five terrorists hijacked the plane in 1999 and held 180 passengers as hostage for eight days

The hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight IC-814, also known as the Kandahar hijacking, remains one of the most traumatic and intense episodes in aviation history. The event, which occurred in December 1999, gripped the world's attention and highlighted significant loopholes in global aviation security.

Passengers strip on Qatar Airways flight after AC stops working in sweltering heat. Video

The passengers were eventually allowed to disembark and return to the air-conditioned comfort of Athens International Airport, but the ordeal was far from over.

British passengers drank all the alcohol on a flight within 25 minutes of takeoff

The airline's CEO described the Brits on board as 'more high-spend, more hedonistic' than their counterparts from other nations.

Boeing 737 engine rips apart during take-off prompting emergency landing. Video

A video captured the chilling moment when a section of the engine's cover ripped away, fluttering ominously as the plane struggled against the forces of flight.

Indigo passenger's ingenious use of headrest cover as eye mask to sleep is viral

Many users joked about IndiGo, a budget airline, charging passengers for using the headrest cover.

Pilots fall asleep in mid-air nightmare, aircraft veers off course with 157 passengers

The second pilot, who had been caring for 1-month-old twins, faced sleep struggles, and had relocated just a day before the flight.

SpiceJet settles Rs 250-crore dispute with aircraft lessor Celestial Aviation

The matter is now scheduled to be formally withdrawn on March 1 and both parties have already informed the NCLT bench about the settlement.

Man allegedly bites flight attendant on US-bound plane, arrested at Tokyo airport

The man claimed innocence, stating that he had no recollection of the event due to the influence of a sleeping pill.

'Smoke in the cabin stung like hell': 17-year-old flier evacuated from Japan's burning plane. Video

The teen flier who was travelling with his parents and sister speaks about the chaos inside the Japan Airlines flight after it collided with the coast guard's plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday.

Couple miraculously survives dual plane crashes on same day, 40km apart

The abrupt change in weather and mist blinded them as they attempted to land, leading to a collision with the ground.

Passenger leaps over seatmates, abuses them on camera in hurry to deplane

The expletive-filled video, initially shared on Instagram, shows the black-hooded man, wearing a mask, spring out of his seat surprising his still-seated cabin mates.

This airline offered plane tickets for Rs 83

The glitch affected airfares on the airline's app and various online ticketing platforms, with some routes, displaying jaw-dropping prices as low as $1.37 (Rs 114).

Woman refused to pay for seat upgrade on flight. Then, she threw Rs 5 lakh on tarmac

The male passenger attempted to retrieve a bag he claimed contained money, but the woman responded by hurling the cash onto the ground.

Woman mowing grass near airport runway killed after plane wing struck her

After touching down on the runway, the pilot noticed the woman and made a desperate attempt to ascend and clear her path.

Flyer falls off stairs while leaving plane, breaks leg. Airline to pay Rs 27 lakh as compensation

After breaking her leg in two places, the woman was hospitalised for three days and had two surgeries.

Passengers stuck in 'boiling hot' plane for hours amid landing chaos

As the aircraft approached its destination, the pilot announced: there was simply no room for them to land at the intended airport.

This airline is offering 'adults only' zone on flights. The features include...

Corendon Airlines' exclusive zone will have nine spacious seats boasting extra legroom, accompanied by an additional 93 standard seats.

Flyers criticised for leaving garbage in aisle, trashing plane: 'Put them on no-fly list’

Calls are being made to identify and penalise the passengers who left their airplane in a sorry state, with garbage littering the aisle and empty water bottles scattered around their seats.

Go First: Aircraft lessor moves Delhi High Court seeking directions to take back its leased plane

Besides, two more aircraft lessors have moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) opposing the airline's insolvency proceedings.

In Pics: Some tricks to help you get perfect sleep on flight

Getting some shuteye in an aircraft is a challenge for many. But if some steps are followed, everyone can sleep on a plane and avoid sleep deficit and red eyes.

This 73-year-old lives in a plane he bought for $100,000 from a scrapyard

“When you live in a structure like this, you feel a little more fulfilled with your life,” 73-year-old electrical engineer Bruce Campbell said.

Woman tries to bring ‘emotional support’ boa constrictor on plane

A US woman tried bringing a four-foot snake onto her flight by claiming it was an “emotional support pet.”