Thousands of in-flight “fume events” have been reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) since 2010, many involving Airbus A320 aircraft, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.
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A Vietnam Airlines (VN) flight traveling from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) made an emergency landing at Istanbul (IST) after a 57-year-old passenger experienced severe medical symptoms.
Qantas (QF) will discontinue its flights between Perth (PER) and Busselton (BQB) from October 6, 2025, citing persistently low demand.
Air Canada (AC) will launch three new U.S. routes in May 2026, strengthening connectivity from Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL).
A SWISS International (LX) Airbus A330-300 aborted its takeoff at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) after suffering a smoky engine failure.
Etihad Airways (EY) announced the launch of new direct flights to Damascus (DAM), Syria, beginning June 2026.
Air India Express (IX) is set to expand its international presence with the launch of daily direct flights between Bengaluru (BLR) and Bangkok (BKK) starting October 18, 2025.
The families of four passengers who died in the crash of Air India (AI) Flight 171 have filed a lawsuit in the United States against Boeing and Honeywell, accusing the companies of negligence.
Malaysia Airlines (MH) recently made headlines by operating a flight crewed entirely by women, marking an inspiring milestone in commercial aviation.
Long-haul economy travel can be comfortable if passengers choose airlines and seats that prioritize legroom, recline, and smart design.