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Belgian National Tried Breaking Into Cockpit On Flight From Newark Airport To Switzerland: Feds Belgian National Tried Breaking Into Cockpit On Flight From Newark Airport To Switzerland: Feds
Belgian National Tried Breaking Into Cockpit On Flight From Newark Airport To Switzerland: Feds A 43-year-old Belgian national is facing federal charges for trying to break into the cockpit of plane and assaulting flight attendants during a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Zurich, Switzerland, in March 2024, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Jan Daeninck, 43, was a passenger aboard a Swiss International Airlines flight on March 31 when, shortly after takeoff, he walked up to a female flight attendant, grabbed both of her breasts with his hands, shook her, and began yelling at her, according to witnesses and statements made in court.  After the flig…
'Largest International Expansion:' United Airlines Adds 5 New Flights At Newark Airport 'Largest International Expansion:' United Airlines Adds 5 New Flights At Newark Airport
'Largest International Expansion:' United Airlines Adds 5 New Flights At Newark Airport In the largest international expansion yet, United Airlines has added flights to eight new cities, five of them at Newark Airport. Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal.  The airline is also adding three new nonstop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, including its first-ever flight to Dakar, Senegal operating year-round and new seasonal nonstop flights to Nice, France, and Ven…
Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport
Southwest To Offer Direct Flights To Nashville From Albany International Airport Good news for those who love country music and plenty of barbecue: Southwest Airlines has announced it will begin offering direct flights from the Capital Region's Albany International Airport (ALB) next year. Airport officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 26, that Southwest will offer one flight to and from Nashville International Airport each day, six days a week, beginning on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. They added that travelers will make it to the Music City in two hours and 25 minutes. “I am thrilled that Southwest Airlines will soon be offering nonstop service from ALB to BNA - a popular…
Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report
Bomb Threat On American Airlines Flight Diverts Plane From NJ To PA: Report An American Airlines flight was diverted from Newark, New Jersey on its way to Dallas, Texas on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, according to flight logs.  The flight, AA 1603, was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport allegedly due to a bomb threat, as WPXI Channel 11 reported.  A flight attendant using the restroom supposedly spotted a "barely legible note written in pink pen on the door that said 'there’s a bomb on board,'" the outlet reported citing the FBI.  The plane left EWR at 8:06 a.m., diverting and landing at PIT at 10:15 a.m., flight logs show. The landing at …
NJ Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Passenger On United Airlines Flight: Feds NJ Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Passenger On United Airlines Flight: Feds
NJ Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Passenger On United Airlines Flight: Feds A New Jersey man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman passenger seated next to him on a United Airlines flight has been sentenced to six months of home confinement, authorities said. Piyush Mathew, 31, of Robbinsville Township, must also serve five years of probation and register as a sex offender, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Thursday, Aug. 1. Mathew, who pleaded guilty in March, was sentenced on Wednesday, July 31. In court documents, the government alleged that on Sept. 7, 2023, Mathew and the victim, identified as Jane Doe, were seated next to each other on United Airlines…
JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination
JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination Good news if you’re flying south for the winter. JetBlue is expanding its seasonal service from Albany International Airport to Florida beginning in October. The Queens-based airline is adding a second daily flight from both Albany and Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. A second daily flight is also being added from Syracuse to Orlando. Earlier Report: JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations JetBlue President Marty St. George said the additional flights are part of several “strategic changes” to invest and grow across the Northeast, inclu…
Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA
Mass. Man Caught Watching Child Porn On Plane, Arranging To Have Sex With 5-Year-Old: DA A 74-year-old passenger aboard a JetBlue flight was caught by someone sitting near him exchanging child sexual abuse material of children as young as toddlers and having text conversations on how much it would cost to rape them, authorities said.  Jed Cohen, 74, of Dartmouth, is charged with possession of child pornography, disseminating photographs of sexual or intimate parts of a child, and paying for sexual conduct with a child under 18, the Suffolk County District Attorney said.  A judge ordered him held on a $10,000 bond. He must wear a GPS-monitoring device and remain i…
Mass Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Chaos With Banks, Stock Markets, Media Mass Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Chaos With Banks, Stock Markets, Media
Mass Global Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Chaos With Banks, Stock Markets, Media A major tech outage is causing issues worldwide, including grounding flights. Banks, stock markets, and media outlets are also being affected on Friday morning, July 19. An update by cybersecurity technology company CrowdStrike appears to be the cause of device outages for millions of Microsoft Windows device users. Several major US air carriers, including Delta, United, and Spirit are under a full ground stop, according to the FAA. "Several airlines have requested FAA assistance with ground stops until the issue is resolved," the agency said. Microsoft has said it is taking "mitigation …
Breeze Airways Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To This Sunny Destination Breeze Airways Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To This Sunny Destination
Breeze Airways Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To This Sunny Destination Pack your bags. Another discount airline is launching nonstop service from Long Island MacArthur Airport to the Sunshine State. Breeze Airways announced Tuesday, June 25, that it will begin offering uninterrupted flights to Fort Myers, Florida, on Wednesdays and Saturdays beginning on Oct. 2. Fares start at $89 one way. The new route is among five that were announced by the Cottonwood Heights, Utah-based airline on Tuesday. “Breeze continues to expand our fall and winter service into Florida, and now serves eight destinations within the state,” said Breeze Airways President Tom Doxey. …
Kenny Chesney's Private Jet Lands In Teterboro Ahead Of Upcoming Shows Kenny Chesney's Private Jet Lands In Teterboro Ahead Of Upcoming Shows
Kenny Chesney's Private Jet Lands In Teterboro Ahead Of Upcoming Shows Kenny Chesney has arrived. The country star's private jet touched down at Teterboro Airport at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, according to a popular Facebook page dedicating to tracking celebrity aircrafts. Earlier this month, Chesney was ranked No. 13 for celebrities with the highest private jet emissions, in a list put out by Thrillist citing data pulled from JetSpy. Chesney, currently on his "Sun Goes Down" tour, has shows booked in Syracuse, NY on May 30, Pittsburgh, PA on June 1, and Philadelphia on June 8. Ground Control, the site that tracked Chesney's Garden State tou…
Bathroom Mirror Threat Brings Security To Plane From London Landing In Newark Bathroom Mirror Threat Brings Security To Plane From London Landing In Newark
Bathroom Mirror Threat Brings Security To Plane From London Landing In Newark A United Airlines flight from London to Newark was subject to a security sweep after a threat was found written on a bathroom mirror on Monday, April 1, a spokesperson for the airline said. The threat on United Airlines flight 921 was "non-credible," the airline said.  A security sweep was conducted and customers deplaned a short distance from the terminal, the airline said. According to united.com, the flight left London at 5:59 p.m. and landed in Newark at 8:23 p.m.
Cleared For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through White Plains Cleared For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through White Plains
Cleared For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through White Plains A young airway offering affordable flights from the mind behind JetBlue has added a new destination to its service through Westchester County Airport. Breeze Airways, which began operations in 2021, is once again expanding its ever-growing service by adding another destination from White Plains, the company announced on Tuesday, Jan. 9. The new flights from Westchester County Airport will fly non-stop to the Raleigh-Durham Airport in North Carolina. Though available to book now through the Breeze Airways website, the flights will officially take off on Fridays and Mondays starting on Fr…
Deputy US Marshal Accused Of Drunken Abuse On JFK Flight To London Deputy US Marshal Accused Of Drunken Abuse On JFK Flight To London
Deputy US Marshal Accused Of Drunken Abuse On JFK Flight To London A deputy United States Marshal based in Brooklyn was arrested in London following what was described as drunken abuse aboard a flight from JFK. Michael Brereton, 39, of Staten Island, remained in the custody of British authorities after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and charged on Thursday, Dec. 7, with entering an aircraft while drunk. He was expected to appear in court in Uxbridge, England, on Friday. Both he and another deputy who work together in the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn had been drinking on a Delta flight to London to extradite a defendant in a fra…
Ready For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Long Island Service Ready For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Long Island Service
Ready For Takeoff: Breeze Airways Expands Long Island Service The young, affordable airline announced that it will be adding a destination to its service through Long Island MacArthur Airport. Looking for a warm winter getaway? Look no further. Breeze Airways, a new, low-cost airline established by the founder of JetBlue, will add a nonstop service flight from Islip to Vero Beach, Florida, starting on Thursday, Dec. 21, according to the airline. The new route will be seasonal and will operate twice weekly through the winter until April 28, 2024. This is the first time Vero Beach has been served commercially from the Islip/Long Island airport, acc…
NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers Airplane Makes Emergency Landing (DEVELOPING) NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers Airplane Makes Emergency Landing (DEVELOPING)
NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers Airplane Makes Emergency Landing (Developing) The plane the Pittsburgh Steelers were flying home from their victorious game against the Las Vegas Raiders has made an emergency landing.  The plane's emergency landing happened on Monday, Sept. 25, according to a tweet on X by defensive tackle Cam Heyward. Our team charter plane was unexpectedly diverted to Kansas City early this morning on our way back to Pittsburgh following our game in Las Vegas. Everyone on the plane is safe, and we are making necessary plans to arrive back in Pittsburgh later today. — Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) September 25, 2023 Daily Voice has confirmed tha…
'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport 'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport
'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport Actor Dax Shepard said he lost his temper after TSA agents kicked him and his family out of Boston Logan Airport last week.  The A-list star addressed the snub on the Wednesday, Aug. 2, episode of his podcast "Armchair Expert."  Shepard and his wife, actress Kristen Bell, and the couple's two children were returning from a trip to Martha's Vineyard on July 26 when their flight was delayed. Then it was delayed again and again and again because of mechanical issues, which left them stranded at Boston Logan overnight.  With no hotels available within 50 miles of the a…
(Update) Threats Force Newark-Bound Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight (Update) Threats Force Newark-Bound Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight
(Update) Threats Force Newark-Bound Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight Update: The call to New Jersey officials that forced a Newark-bound flight to return to Boston was a hoax, Massachusetts State Police said on Monday. The man removed from the flight posed no threat to the plane's safety, never made threats, and is now cooperating with police. Investigators said they will now turn their focus to finding the person who made the fake-threat call to New Jersey police. Original: A plane headed to Newark Airport over the weekend was forced to turn around after authorities received a tip that a passenger had made threats of violence. Delta Airlines fli…
(Update) Threats Force Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight (Update) Threats Force Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight
(Update) Threats Force Plane To Return To Boston; Passenger Removed From Flight Update: The call to New Jersey officials that forced a Newark-bound flight to return to Boston was a hoax, Massachusetts State Police said on Monday. The man removed from the flight posed no threat to the plane's safety, never made threats, and is now cooperating with police.  Investigators said they will now track down the person who made the fake-threat call to New Jersey police. Original: A plane leaving from Boston Logan Airport Sunday, July 30, was forced to turn around after authorities received a tip that a passenger had made threats of violence about the flight.  Delta Ai…
'Good Catch On Busy Holiday': JFK Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun 'Good Catch On Busy Holiday': JFK Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun
'Good Catch On Busy Holiday': JFK Traveler Nabbed With Loaded Gun A “good catch on a busy holiday” produced the July 4th arrest of a Florida man who tried boarding a flight at Kennedy Airport with a loaded gun, authorities said. TSA officers detected the compact 9mm Smith & Wesson weapon in the man’s carry-on bag as he entered a security checkpoint at JFK, the Transportation Security Administration’s Lisa Farbstein said. The gun was loaded was 10 bullets, she said. Port Authority police seized the gun and arrested the traveler. In addition to criminal charges, he also faces federal penalties that can reach $15,000, authorities said. “We are seeing …
Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations
Travelers Slam DMV Airports On Twitter Amid Flight Delays, Cancelations Stormy weather and widespread ground stop issues grounded hundreds of flights at Washington DC area airports Monday, June — and travelers were not happy. At Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Monday, 263 flights were delayed and just over 100 were canceled, according to FlightAware. At Dulles Airport, more than 300 flights were delayed and 67 canceled on Monday, FlightAware says. At Baltimore Washington International Airport, 256 flights were delayed and 77 canceled.  Frustrated flyers aired their grievances on Twitter. Wow! @united What a shitshow at Dulles Airport. Flight de…
Woman Voted Off NJ Flight, 2 Others Removed In Viral TikTok Videos Woman Voted Off NJ Flight, 2 Others Removed In Viral TikTok Videos
Woman Voted Off NJ Flight, 2 Others Removed In Viral TikTok Videos The passengers have spoken? A series of TikTok videos with more than 4 million views total appear to show a passenger being kicked off a Frontier Airlines flight from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Witnesses tell Daily Voice it all started at the gate in New Jersey around 4:40 p.m. Monday, May 1, when a family's request to have their seats moved was declined. They proceeded to argue with a flight attendant, the witness said. Eventually, two other passengers were removed: One threw money and the other flipped the bird. In total, three passengers…
Israel-Bound Flight U-Turns Back To Newark Three Hours In, Unruly Passenger Blamed Israel-Bound Flight U-Turns Back To Newark Three Hours In, Unruly Passenger Blamed
Israel-Bound Flight U-Turns Back To Newark Three Hours In, Unruly Passenger Blamed A United Airlines flight bound for Israel had been in the air for nearly three hours when it suddenly turned around and headed back to Newark because of what the airline confirmed was a "disruptive" passenger. The passenger apparently sat in a crew seat while waiting to use the bathroom and ended up in a shouting match with a flight attendant, according to multiple reports. Crew members warned the man that Flight 90 -- which had left Newark early Sunday, April 23, on its way to Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv -- would have to head back if he didn't return to his seat, one pass…
Flying High: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through Long Island Flying High: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through Long Island
Flying High: Breeze Airways Expands Service Through Long Island A new, affordable airline from the founder of JetBlue has added two more destinations to its service through Long Island MacArthur Airport. Breeze Airways, which started flights just a couple of years ago, announced on Tuesday, April 18 via Twitter that it would be adding new routes from the Islip airport. New Routes! 🚨Meet our newest nonstop flights from Islip to Portland, Maine and Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina! Little fares. Great vacation. Book your trip today! https://t.co/KWhXWZAGZx#itsthelittlethings #newflights — Breeze Airways (@BreezeAirways) April 18, 2023 The new services…
Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport
Handgun Seized From Traveler By TSA Officers At Dulles International Airport For the second time this week, a traveler from Virginia was busted attempting to bring a handgun onto a flight. TSA officers were able to prevent a man from King George from bringing an unloaded 9mm handgun onto a plane at Dulles International Airport after it was flagged by security as he entered attempted to go through checkpoint. An X-ray captured the gun and alerted officers to the weapon in the man’s carry-on bag. Members of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police were then called in to confiscate the gun, and the traveler was cited on a weapons charge. He alleged that h…
Rowdy Philly-Bound Passenger Removed From Flight In Viral Video Rowdy Philly-Bound Passenger Removed From Flight In Viral Video
Rowdy Philly-Bound Passenger Removed From Flight In Viral Video Police in Miami hauled away a Philadelphia-bound Frontier Airlines passenger who was seen shouting at others in a widely-circulated TikTok.  The now-viral video, which has notched up nearly half a million views since it was posted by @kir.amore on Wednesday, March 22, begins with a woman standing in the aisle arguing with a seated man.  @kir.amore Philly for you🤦🏾‍♀️ i hope she ok #frontierairlines #miami #philly #miamiairport #frontier ♬ original sound - Kiramore "If you're really from Philly, show me what's up," she appears to say. The argument continues and other passengers a…
Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security
Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security TSA agents in Connecticut made an interesting find in one woman's carry-on bag.  On Tuesday, Jan. 10, TSA officers at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks found a replica of a Flintlock pistol that had been retooled into a key hook in the bag, according to a tweet by TSA New England spokesman Dan Velez.  The woman was eventually allowed to bring the pistol replica on her plane in her checked bag, Velez added.  The incident at Bradley is the second one in the same week involving a key hook resembling a firearm, as a similar incident happened at Logan International Airport in Bost…
Flights At Logan Airport Grounded Amid Nationwide FAA Computer Outage Flights At Logan Airport Grounded Amid Nationwide FAA Computer Outage
Flights At Logan Airport Grounded Amid Nationwide FAA Computer Outage Dozens of flights in Massachusetts were delayed after an integral computer system was down across the country. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported their Notice to Air Missions System (NOTAM) was experiencing an outage on Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, according to the FAA's Twitter. The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System. We are performing final validation checks and reloading the system now. Operations across the National Airspace System are affected. We will provide frequent updates as we make progress. — The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) January 11, 2023 …
Florida Man Had Loaded Gun, Ammo In Carry-On At Trenton-Mercer Airport: TSA Florida Man Had Loaded Gun, Ammo In Carry-On At Trenton-Mercer Airport: TSA
Florida Man Had Loaded Gun, Ammo In Carry-On At Trenton-Mercer Airport: TSA A Florida man was arrested Sunday after authorities at the Trenton-Mercer Airport allegedly found a loaded gun and multiple magazines in his carry-on bag. The .380 caliber handgun, which was accompanied by two loaded gun magazines and a pellet gun, was the first firearm found at the airport checkpoint in 2022, the TSA said. The unidentified man was taken into custody following security officers’ discovery and also faces a steep fine. “Our officers are good at their jobs and are focused on their mission—especially during the busy holiday travel period,” said Thomas Carter, TSA’s Federal Sec…
Florida Man, 76, Admits Masturbating, Touching Woman On Flight From Newark: Feds Florida Man, 76, Admits Masturbating, Touching Woman On Flight From Newark: Feds
Florida Man, 76, Admits Masturbating, Touching Woman On Flight From Newark: Feds A 76-year-old Florida man faces 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty this week to masturbating on a flight from Newark to Boston earlier this year, federal authorities said.  Donald Edward Robinson of Bonita Springs was accused of exposing himself and masturbating at a 21-year-old woman aboard the April 8 flight, the FBI reported.  The woman recorded a 24-second video on her phone of Robinson fondling himself through his pants shortly after takeoff, authorities said. Later in the hour-long flight, he exposed himself to her and touched her thigh without consent.  The woman…
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Masturbating, Touching Woman On Boston-Bound Flight: FBI Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Masturbating, Touching Woman On Boston-Bound Flight: FBI
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Masturbating, Touching Woman On Boston-Bound Flight: FBI A 76-year-old Florida man faces 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty this week to masturbating on a flight from Newark to Boston earlier this year, federal authorities said.  Donald Edward Robinson of Bonita Springs was accused of exposing himself and masturbating at a 21-year-old woman aboard the April 8 flight, the FBI reported.  The woman recorded a 24-second video on her phone of Robinson fondling himself through his pants shortly after takeoff, authorities said. Later in the hour-long flight, he exposed himself to her and touched her thigh without consent.  The woman…
Philly Resident Tried To Board Plane With Handgun, TSA Says Philly Resident Tried To Board Plane With Handgun, TSA Says
Philly Resident Tried To Board Plane With Handgun, TSA Says A Philadelphia resident may face civil penalties after trying to board a plane with a handgun in his bag, according to the Transportation Security Administration.  The unnamed man was in the security checkpoint line at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 29 when officers saw a 9mm handgun on the X-ray machine, the TSA said in a statement.  The traveler was permitted to return to the airline counter and declare his weapon in his checked luggage, as required under federal guidelines, officials said.  The matter was forwarded to federal aviation authorities, who…