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☆ Several of Boeing's candidates for CEO have turned it down, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Boeing is struggling to find a new CEO as Dave Calhoun departs at the end of the year, per the WSJ. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBoeing is struggling to find a new CEO, per a Monday report from The Wall Street Journal. People familiar with the discussions told the Journal that Larry Culp, the CEO of General Electric, turned down Boeing's request that he consider the role. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Dave Calhoun, Larry Culp, David Gitlin, Stephanie Pope, — Organizations: Boeing, GE, Carrier, Service, Wall Street, Alaska Airlines, General Electric, Business

☆ Oxygen masks were 'inadvertently' deployed, and an emergency announcement played on a United flight — even though everything was fine
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

An automated announcement told United passengers to put on oxygen masks during a Transatlantic flight. A passenger on the flight told aviation news outlet Simple Flying that some people panicked. Cabin pressure was normal the whole time, a United spokesperson told Business Insider. AdvertisementDozens of United Airlines passengers started to panic when an automated emergency announcement told them to put on oxygen masks, even though there wasn't any danger. Those on board were instructed by a pre-recorded message to wait for oxygen masks to fall from the ceiling and then put them on, Simple Flying reported.

Persons: — Organizations: United, Service, United Airlines, Boeing, Business Locations: Paris, Washington

☆ I traveled on a double-decker train between France and Switzerland at 199mph. See inside the TGV Lyria, which costs as little as $50.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I traveled on the TGV Lyria between Paris and Geneva, which can reach 199 mph. Tickets can be as cheap as $50 and offer scenic views of the countrside. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The TGV Lyria is a joint venture between the state-owned rail operators of France and Switzerland. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Paris, Geneva, France, Switzerland, London

☆ A Southwest Boeing 737 Max experienced a rare but serious 'Dutch roll,' and has now been out of service for 2 weeks
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A Boeing 737 Max has been out of service since May 25. The Southwest Airlines jet encountered a rare stability problem called a Dutch roll. AdvertisementA Boeing 737 Max has been out of service for 20 days as officials investigate an in-flight incident. The Southwest Airlines jet was flying from Phoenix to Oakland on May 25 when it ran into a rare but potentially serious problem. The video below shows an aircraft (not the Southwest 737 Max) experiencing a Dutch roll:Luckily, in the Southwest incident, pilots regained control of the 737 Max.

Persons: Max, — Organizations: Boeing, Southwest Airlines, Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Business, Pilots, Southwest, Max, FAA, Alaska Airlines Locations: Phoenix, Oakland, Dutch, Everett , Washington, Southwest

☆ An American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to a first-class seat over unruly behavior is being sued by the FAA for $82,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The FAA is suing an American Airlines passenger for $81,950 after a 2021 flight incident. The passenger, Heather Wells, hit a flight attendant and tried to open the cabin door, the suit says. Unruly passenger incidents surged in 2021, and figures still remain well above pre-pandemic levels. AdvertisementA woman who was duct-taped to her seat on an American Airlines flight is facing a lawsuit from the Federal Aviation Administration. The suit said Heather Wells was flying first class from Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Persons: Heather Wells, — Organizations: FAA, American Airlines, Service, Federal Aviation Administration, Business Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Charlotte , North Carolina

☆ Passengers took off their clothes and appeared to pass out when their flight was delayed in a 95-degree heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 was delayed in Athens due to a technical issue in intense heat. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDozens of passengers were filmed struggling with the heat when their flight was stuck on the tarmac. Qatar Airways flight 204 was delayed in Athens on Monday, when temperatures reached 95 degrees. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Qatar Airways Boeing, Passengers, Service, Qatar Airways, Thai, Boeing, Business Locations: Athens, Thai

☆ Getting drunk, using both armrests, and standing up during turbulence are among the most annoying things you can do on a plane, a pollster found
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

According to YouGov, letting your kids play in the aisle was the least acceptable of 30 options. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you want a harmonious plane journey, best not let your kids play in the aisle, get drunk, or watch a movie without headphones, an online survey from pollster YouGov found. YouGov questioned 1,152 American adults about 30 common passenger behaviors and whether they considered them acceptable. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: YouGov, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ A British Airways flight to nowhere went across the Atlantic before turning back and flying 2,300 miles home after a technical issue
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A British Airways flight lasted nine hours but ended up back where it started after a technical issue. The Boeing 787 reached Newfoundland before turning back across the Atlantic to London Heathrow. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementDozens of British Airways passengers endured a nine-hour "flight to nowhere" after crossing the Atlantic twice. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Dreamliner Organizations: British Airways, Boeing, London Heathrow, Service, British, Atlantic, Monday's, Business Locations: Newfoundland, London, Houston, Flightradar24

☆ A Boeing 737 was only 10 feet off the ground as it cleared the runway when a software glitch meant it didn't have enough thrust
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Boeing 737 barely cleared the runway in an incident in the UK. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Boeing 737 barely managed to clear a runway following a software glitch, according to the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch. The 737 then overflew a major road next to the airport by less than 100 feet, per the report. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Boeing, Service, Investigation, Bristol Airport, TUI Airways, Business

☆ Jeff Bezos owns a $10 million Swiss private jet. See inside the Pilatus PC-24 with its unusual toilet in the galley.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jeff Bezos owns three private jets worth $140 million in total, per JetSpy data. That includes a Pilatus PC-24, which the Swiss company calls "the world's only super versatile jet." AdvertisementJust like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos' private jet of choice is a Gulfstream G650ER. But the Amazon founder also has a smaller business jet known for its versatility, according to data from JetSpy. Swiss planemaker Pilatus bills its PC-24 as "the world's only super versatile jet" because it's capable of landing on short and unpaved runways.

Persons: Jeff Bezos, —, Elon Musk, Bill Gates Organizations: Service, Gulfstream, Business Locations: Swiss, JetSpy

☆ Flying taxis are closer than ever to reality. The booming industry needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

One expert said eVTOLs fly at low altitudes and could create airspace and security challenges. The US's first electric vertical-takeoff and -landing aircraft are expected to fly commercial passengers as soon as 2025. It still needs further approvals to fly for airlines like United, but the latest certificate puts it one step closer. Archer's Midnight aircraft are typically shorter range, with the Midnight flying up to 100 miles on one charge. Joby plans to use the four urban vertiports as a citywide commercial eVTOL air link around Dubai.

Persons: eVTOLs, —, Archer, Bryan Bernhard, Bernhard, Archer's, Pete Syme, Henry Harteveldt, Joby, Rani Plaut, Harteveldt, Bernard, Archer Aviation's, Archer Aviation Bernhard Organizations: Infrastructure, Service, Royal Aeronautical Society, American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airways, US Air Force, JPMorgan, Newark Liberty International, O'Hare International, Archer, Midnight, Joby Aviation, FAA, NASA, Joby, Air, Delta Air Lines, Federal Aviation, Archer Aviation Locations: Manhattan, New Jersey, Chicago's, Henry, Dubai, Japan, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, London, Paris

☆ A civil rights organization may warn Black travelers from using American Airlines after a spate of racial-discrimination claims
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The NAACP has warned American Airlines it could caution Black passengers away from the carrier. It follows a lawsuit alleging eight Black men were unfairly removed from a flight. AdvertisementA civil rights organization has warned American Airlines that it could issue an advisory cautioning Black passengers about potential discrimination. The annoucement from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), comes as a result of a lawsuit filed against American Airlines by three Black men last month. Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier Veal boarded an American Airlines plane in Phoenix in January.

Persons: —, Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, Xavier Veal Organizations: NAACP, American Airlines, AA, Service, National Association for, Advancement of Colored People, Business Locations: Phoenix

☆ I flew on a British Airways Airbus A320 for $195. It's definitely better than flying budget, but I can see why the airline is spending $9 billion on upgrades.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

British Airways is rolling out a new short-haul interior as part of its $9 billion transformation. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBack in 2006, British Airways was named the world's best airline by Skytrax, but its reputation has since declined. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: British Airways, Service, Skytrax, Airbus, Business Locations: Edinburgh, London

☆ A United plane had to be taken out of service and deep cleaned after dozens of passengers flying home from a cruise started throwing up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

United Airlines briefly grounded a jet after 30 passengers fell ill with symptoms like vomiting. The Boeing 737 Max was carrying dozens of passengers who were returning from a cruise. Two flights were canceled after the jet was taken out of service for deep cleaning. AdvertisementA United Airlines plane had to be removed from service after dozens of passengers fell ill, The Daily Mail reported. About 75 of those on board were returning from a cruise — about 30 of whom fell ill, per the Mail.

Persons: Max, — Organizations: United Airlines, Boeing, Service, Airlines, Daily Mail Locations: Vancouver, Houston

☆ A passenger with 'no clothes on' ran through a plane mid-journey, causing chaos and knocking over a flight attendant
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Virgin Australia flight turned around after a man ran naked through the cabin. The flight from Perth to Melbourne was already delayed over an hour before taking off. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA Virgin Australia flight had to turn around after a man is said to have run naked through the cabin, The Guardian reported. Monday's flight from Perth to Melbourne was already more than an hour late taking off, according to data from Flightradar24.

Persons: — Organizations: Virgin Australia, Australian Federal Police, Service, Guardian, Boeing, Business Locations: Perth, Melbourne, Flightradar24

☆ A witness described a 'hellish noise' when a person was killed in a plane's engine — the 2nd incident of its kind this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A person died after getting caught in an engine at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The incident is the second well-documented case of a death involving a plane engine in 2024. AdvertisementA person has died after ending up in a plane's engine at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday. "A fatal incident took place at Schiphol today during which a person ended up in a running aircraft engine," the airline said in a statement. In January, a 30-year-old man died after climbing inside a Delta Air Lines plane's engine at Salt Lake City airport.

Persons: —, It's, De Telegraaf, Rintel Organizations: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Service, Embraer, KLM, Business, Dutch Royal Military Police, Delta Air Lines, Security, American Airlines Locations: Amsterdam, Billund, Denmark, Schiphol, Salt Lake City

☆ People are cheating the system in airports and using wheelchair assistance when they don't need to, Frontier CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Frontier Airlines CEO called for a crackdown on fake wheelchair service use at airports. It comes after the CEO of London Heathrow Airport criticized a TikTok travel hack in 2022. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe CEO of Frontier Airlines called for a crackdown on people falsely using wheelchair services at airports, CNBC reported. "There are people using wheelchair assistance who don't need it at all," he added.

Persons: Barry Biffle, —, Biffle Organizations: Frontier Airlines, London, Airport, Service, CNBC, The Wings, Business

☆ Qatar Airways has received the world's first $75 million Gulfstream G700 private jet as it caters to elite customers — take a look inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Taylor Rains | Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first two Gulfstream G700 private jets have been delivered to Qatar Executive in Doha. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. But, unbeknownst to many travelers, the Doha-based carrier also runs a private arm known as Qatar Executive. The high-end subsidiary targets the airline's most elite travelers — specifically those willing to pay up to six figures for a flight. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Gulfstream G700, Qatar Executive, Service, Qatar Airways, Business Locations: Doha, Qatar

☆ A flight attendant was burned by boiling water, and an elderly woman didn't know where she was after massive turbulence on a Singapore flight, passenger says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewSingapore Airlines cabin crew were burned by boiling water when the plane encountered severe turbulence, a passenger told Sky News. "I'm looking around, you're seeing blood, you're seeing the ceilings falling through. On Wednesday, the airline said 74 passengers and six crew members remained in Bangkok. "This includes those receiving medical care, as well as their family members and loved ones who were on the flight," it added. "I assure all passengers and crew members who were on board the aircraft that we are committed to supporting them during this difficult time," he added.

Persons: —, SQ321, Josh Silverstone, Silverstone, Peter Seah Organizations: Service, Singapore, Sky News, Business, Boeing, Silverstone, Singapore Airlines Board Locations: London, Singapore, Bangkok

☆ Turbulence killed a passenger on a flight from London to Singapore, but severe injuries due to turbulence are incredibly rare
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Singapore Airlines passenger died Tuesday after a flight was hit by turbulence. Serious injuries due to turbulence are extremely rare, per FAA data. AdvertisementThe dangers of turbulence were made apparent on Tuesday when Singapore Airlines announced a passenger died on board a flight. It is also the first death on a Singapore Airlines flight since 2000. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Geoff Kitchen Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Bangkok Airport, Skytrax, Business

☆ Pictures from the plane hit by turbulence so severe a man died show debris strewn across the cabin, collapsed panels, and blood smeared on the ceiling
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A man died and dozens of others were injured due to turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight. Videos and photos from inside the cabin show the extent of the damage, including a bloodied ceiling. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA 73-year-old British man died, and 71 others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight was hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday. 80 people are still in Bangkok, including those receiving medical care and their families or loved ones, according to the airline.

Persons: — Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Boeing, Business Locations: Bangkok, London Heathrow, Singapore Changi, Myanmar

☆ A Frontier passenger sat in an exit row was escorted off the plane in handcuffs after seemingly saying she wouldn't help in an emergency
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Frontier passenger was escorted off plane after an argument over the exit row. Aviation laws require exit row passengers to assist in emergencies and follow crew instructions. AdvertisementA Frontier Airlines passenger appeared to be escorted off a plane in handcuffs after a dispute over the exit row. In a video shared on TikTok earlier this month, the plane is seen descending into chaos as a woman argues with several people. The uploader of the video, Travel With Tia, said that when the woman sat in the exit row, she said: "I'm not going to save anybody.

Persons: — Organizations: Aviation, Service, Frontier Airlines

☆ A passenger has died after severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A passenger flying from London to Singapore has died after severe turbulence on board. The incident took place on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which left the UK Monday night. AdvertisementA Singapore Airlines passenger has died after a flight encountered severe turbulence, the carrier announced Tuesday. Flight SQ321 from London Heathrow to Singapore took off on Monday night local time, but the Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok 11 hours into the journey, per Flightradar24. "Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased."

Persons: — Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, Boeing, Business Locations: London, Singapore, London Heathrow, Bangkok

☆ United Airlines flight with 157 passengers got diverted to Ireland after a laptop became stuck in a business-class seat
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A United Airlines flight was 500 miles over the Atlantic Ocean when it turned around. A passenger's laptop became stuck in their business class seat, Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported. The 157 passengers had to stay overnight in Ireland because the flight crew timed out. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA transatlantic United Airlines flight had to turn around after a business class passenger's laptop got stuck in their seat, travel news site Paddle Your Own Kanoo reported.

Persons: — Organizations: United Airlines, Service, Boeing, Business Locations: Ireland, Zurich, Chicago, Shannon

☆ Red Lobster just filed for bankruptcy — but it's not going to disappear
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewRed Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the seafood restaurant chain announced in a statement on Sunday. However, Red Lobster added its remaining restaurants will "remain open and operating as usual during the Chapter 11 process." Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a company to stay in business while it restructures its assets. The firm said it had received a $100 million debtor-in-possession agreement from its existing lenders, which will now take control of Red Lobster. Advertisement"This restructuring is the best path forward for Red Lobster," Tibus said.

Persons: —, Jonathan Tibus, Tibus, we've Organizations: Service, Business, Thai Union Group

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