iPad software glitch grounds ‘dozens’ of American Airlines planes
Starting in the summer of 2011, a number of airlines, including Alaska Airlines and Delta, began replacing voluminous paper manuals with iPads on some of …
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Government watchdog says that in-flight WiFi could allow hackers to hijack planes
In a report released earlier this week, U.S. government watchdog group GAO (Government Accountability Office) warned that the increasing connectivity of our aircraft, from flight tracking …
Horrifying video shows airport baggage handlers stealing right from passengers’ luggage
Ever have something in your bags somehow get “lost” on the way from the check-in counter to the baggage claim? It turns out it likely …
New Google search features help you prep for your upcoming flight
Searching for flights via Google Flight has instantly become more informative and useful. Thanks to a recently inked deal with Routehappy, Google Flight users will now …
Video: Terrifying Taipei plane crash caught by dash cam
A TransAsia plane on Wednesday crashed into a Taipei river shortly after taking off, The Wall Street Journal reports, with at least 23 of the …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Stuck on a plane with a hilariously annoying Sir Patrick Stewart
No, perfect stranger sitting next to me on a plane, I don’t want you to talk to me about the reason you’re actually taking this …
Apple iPhone spontaneously combusts aboard flight in Australia
An Apple iPhone spontaneously began smoking and emitting a red glow while aboard an airplane in Australia. Passengers aboard Regional Express flight ZL319 were welcomed to …
Report: cell phones, portable electronics causing interference on flights
A new study obtained by ABC News suggests that cell phones and other personal electronic devices might be causing electronic interference on airplanes. U.S. airlines …
iPhone 4 falls 1,000 feet from airplane, survives without a scratch
When Apple first unveiled its iPhone 4 smartphone last summer, most media and bloggers were in agreement that the new glass construction was stunning. They …
JetBlue signs letter of intent with ViaSat, inflight Wi-Fi in the works
In a press release today, JetBlue and ViaSat announced a partnership that will bring inflight broadband to JetBlue’s fleet of airplanes. As the press release …
Australia to allow mobile phone use in planes
For better or for worse, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is proposing an amendment to the Mobile Phone Jammer Prohibition that would permit cell …
