Flights diverted for medical emergencies lose less time than those diverted for nonmedical reasons, report says.
Ninety-five percent of airline flights that are diverted for medical reasons return to the air to complete travel to their planned destinations, according to new research by U.K. and U.S. scientists.
FAA data show an increase this year in incidents involving unruly airline passengers – and in the scope of penalties for their misconduct.
Recent cases involve passengers who refuse to wear facemasks or surrender personal bottles of alcohol, the agency says.
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The results of a small survey indicated that many of the students, on track to become professional pilots, were reluctant to discuss health issues with AMEs.
