At least 1,600 could have spread COVID-19 on planes, CDC data show

At least 1,600 people who developed coronavirus boarded planes and could have infected 11,000 more passengers – but the CDC cannot confirm ANY cases of in-flight spread CDC officials investigated 1,600 people who took flights while at risk of spreading coronavirus, a Washington Post report reveals   They followed nearly 11,000 other travelers who could have … Read more

United is set to use 100lb robots that disperse an antimicrobial spray to disinfect planes

Robots have become key players during the coronavirus pandemic and United Airlines is using one to disinfect planes with the hopes of encouraging people to take flight again. The firm has designed a 100-pound robot to disperse an antimicrobial spray that forms a long-lasting bond on surfaces and hinders the growth of microbes. Called NovaRover, … Read more

Six US B-52s flew over all 30 NATO nations in a single day flanked by around 80 allied planes

Strength in the skies: Six US B-52s flew over all 30 NATO nations in a single day flanked by around 80 allied planes as US colonel says airforce stands in ‘lock step’ with British counterparts Around 80 aircraft flew over all 30 NATO states as part of the organisation’s Exercise Point Blank on Thursday The … Read more

Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET 

Aisle get that! Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET Lindsey O’Brien performed impressive stunt on grounded flight in Pennsylvania The 35-year-old says she felt compelled to try it after witnessing a colleague Team were letting off steam after flight was grounded due to the coronavirus  By Katie Feehan … Read more

Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET 

Aisle get that! Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET Lindsey O’Brien performed impressive stunt on grounded flight in Pennsylvania The 35-year-old says she felt compelled to try it after witnessing a colleague Team were letting off steam after flight was grounded due to the coronavirus  By Katie Feehan … Read more

Will Smith and Kevin Hart on board to star in Planes, Trains And Automobiles remake

Will Smith and Kevin Hart are both on board to star in Planes, Trains And Automobiles remake By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 21:01 BST, 17 August 2020 | Updated: 21:10 BST, 17 August 2020 Will Smith and Kevin Hart are set to star in a remake of Planes, Trains And Automobiles. The comedians are … Read more

End of the BA jumbo jets: British Airways scraps ENTIRE FLEET of iconic 747 planes

End of the BA jumbo jets: British Airways scraps ENTIRE FLEET of iconic 747 planes after plummeting passenger numbers forces bosses to bring forward plan to retire them in 2024 The nation’s flag carrier is world’s last major operator of the iconic Boeing 747 BA used 31 jumbo jets before coronavirus crisis forced bosses to … Read more

End of the BA jumbo jets: British Airways scraps ENTIRE FLEET of iconic 747 planes

End of the BA jumbo jets: British Airways scraps ENTIRE FLEET of iconic 747 planes after plummeting passenger numbers forces bosses to bring forward plan to retire them in 2024 The nation’s flag carrier is world’s last major operator of the iconic Boeing 747 BA used 31 jumbo jets before coronavirus crisis forced bosses to … Read more

Cockpit video captures couple’s terrifying mid-air drama as their plane’s flight controls jam

Mayday! Cockpit video captures couple’s terrifying mid-air drama as their plane’s flight controls jam and husband has to make an emergency landing Four-seater plane bounces off grassy verges before coming to a screeching halt It touches down in Membury airfield, Berkshire, 50 miles from destination  Pilot Steve Le Van’s wife exclaims: ‘Where are we? What … Read more

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer

Getting holidays back on track: How trains can beat planes if you’re heading to Europe this summer Neil Simpson looks at some of the best ideas for a safety-first rail journey   The Eurostar from London is the perfect way to begin your travels, he says  Forget about sharing a crowded airport terminal and boarding can … Read more