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On July 2, 2024, a video surfaced showing a passenger lodged in an overhead bin during severe turbulence on Air Europa's flight 45 from Madrid to Montevideo. The Boeing 787-9 encountered the turbulence while cruising above the Atlantic Ocean. Video footage captured inside the cabin shows crew members assisting the passenger out of the bin once the turbulence subsided.
A video showing a Delta flight attendant threatening to have a passenger’s children taken away by the government has recently gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, this incident is not new; it originally occurred on April 23, 2017. The situation arose shortly after the widely publicized David Dao incident on United Airlines, heightening sensitivities around passenger treatment.
As a cruise writer with over two decades of experience, I often encounter the question: "What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship?"
The 2023 North American Airfield Equipment Condition and Powerplant Report provides insight into the current state-of-good-repair for airside equipment currently in operation. The data was collected through an industry survey targeting both commercial and general aviation airport leaders during the first quarter of 2023. This effort was led by Airport Business staff, who also conducted follow-up interviews with some survey participants.