Train drivers on strike in Germany have left travelers in Cologne frustrated but also sympathetic. The strikes, called by the German train drivers union (GDL), have resulted in cancellations and reduced service. While some passengers express frustration, others support the strike as a means for the union to demand better pay and reduced work hours.
Alaska Airlines has discovered additional 'loose hardware' on some of its grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes following a midair blowout incident. United Airlines has also found bolts requiring tightening on door plugs similar to the one that blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. The FAA, Boeing, and the individual airlines are working on inspection guidelines and repairs. Inspections are expected to take several days and may result in flight cancellations.
A class-action lawsuit filed against Spirit AeroSystems, the manufacturer of the door plug that was blown out during an Alaska Airlines flight, claims the company had experienced sustained quality failures in its products. The lawsuit highlights alleged manufacturing problems and a complaint of defects made by a Spirit employee.
United and Alaska Airlines have reported finding loose parts on their Boeing 737 Max aircrafts.
One of India's largest travel platforms suspended flight bookings to the Maldives after disparaging social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embittered relations between the two countries.
Federal investigations are underway to determine the cause of a midair ordeal on an Alaska Airlines flight that resulted in the grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
The ancient Palace of Aigai, where Alexander the Great was crowned, reopens after a 16-year, €20 million renovation, hailed by Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Tragedy strikes as actor Christian Oliver and his two children tragically lose their lives in a plane crash in the Caribbean.