New law in India aimed at preventing hoax bomb threats causing disruptions to airline operations

New law in India aimed at preventing hoax bomb threats causing disruptions to airline operations

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government is planning to implement a new law to punish individuals who make hoax bomb threats against flights, causing disruptions to airline schedules and inconveniencing thousands of passengers. In less than two weeks, over 120 flights operated by Indian airlines have reportedly received bomb threats, according to the Press … Read more

Airline traveler ignites discussion on window shade control: ‘What is the proper etiquette?’

Airline traveler ignites discussion on window shade control: ‘What is the proper etiquette?’

An airline passenger took to social media to share a photo of a fellow traveler, asking, “What’s the etiquette here?” when it comes to controlling the window shade. The user wrote, “Entire cabin dark, FA [flight attendant] asks him to lower shade and he says ‘um no.’” Users on the sub-Reddit forum “americanairlines” debated who … Read more