Man arrested after entering cockpit, damaging US-bound plane, American Airlines says
A man entered the cockpit of an American Airlines plane in Honduras and caused damage while the aircraft was at the gate, the airline said in a statement.
After doing damage, the passenger attempted to jump out of a window, American Airlines spokesperson Sarah Jantz told CNN.
The incident occurred as the flight was boarding for Miami, the airline statement said.
“Crew members intervened and the individual was ultimately apprehended by local law enforcement,” the statement said.
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A man entered the cockpit of an American Airlines plane in Honduras and caused damage while the aircraft was at the gate, the airline said in a statement.
A replacement aircraft was making its way to Honduras and the flight was rescheduled for a later time, the airline said.
“We applaud our outstanding crew members for their professionalism in handling a difficult situation,” it added.
The reason for the attack wasn’t given, although airlines have been dealing with a surge in incidents involving unruly passengers amid the Covid-19 pandemic, especially as personnel are now tasked with enforcing mask rules and other Covid-related protocols.
In 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration reported it received more than 5,980 complaints of unruly passengers. The agency said it received 4,290 masks-related incident reports last year and there were 1,075 investigations initiated — more than five times as many as in 2020.
As part of efforts to discourage bad behavior, the FAA and the Transportation Security Administration announced last month that travelers who cause difficulties can lose their TSA PreCheck credentials, saying that the procedure is a “privilege reserved for low-risk travelers.”
Passengers who create problems are also subject to fines and individual airlines can ban certain travelers.
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If you’ve been to the airport lately, you’ve noticed that people are on the move again. Even with the rise of the omicron variant, air travel is seeing an uptick every day, with travel numbers getting close to what they were before the pandemic.
Despite rising concern due to new variants, research shows that travelers are still feeling positive about the future. Destination Analytics — a research firm that is studying how the coronavirus impacts people’s perception of travel safety — recently reported Americans’ travel outlook for 2022 as “promising,” with 76% of American travelers in a ready-to-go state of mind. One-third of American travelers report they will take more leisure trips in the next year, and nearly 25% say they are planning to increase their international travel.
And it’s not only individuals who are feeling optimistic. Many airlines are finally removing aircraft from storage and relaunching the international routes we’ve all missed. With Australia finally opening after two years of border closure, Qantas has restarted many of its long-haul flights, including their most popular routes to Sydney from London (LHR) and Los Angeles (LAX).
PixabayIf you’ve been to the airport lately, you’ve noticed that people are on the move again. Even with the rise of the omicron variant, air travel is seeing an uptick every day, with travel numbers getting close to what they were before the pandemic.
Despite rising concern due to new variants, research shows that travelers are still feeling positive about the future. Destination Analytics — a research firm that is studying how the coronavirus impacts people’s perception of travel safety — recently reported Americans’ travel outlook for 2022 as “promising,” with 76% of American travelers in a ready-to-go state of mind. One-third of American travelers report they will take more leisure trips in the next year, and nearly 25% say they are planning to increase their international travel.
And it’s not only individuals who are feeling optimistic. Many airlines are finally removing aircraft from storage and relaunching the international routes we’ve all missed. With Australia finally opening after two years of border closure, Qantas has restarted many of its long-haul flights, including their most popular routes to Sydney from London (LHR) and Los Angeles (LAX).
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With more routes reopening and airlines scrambling to fill their planes, now could be the right time to book a flight, especially if you can get your hands on a coveted deal for international summer travel.
PixabayWith more routes reopening and airlines scrambling to fill their planes, now could be the right time to book a flight, especially if you can get your hands on a coveted deal for international summer travel.
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It’s unlikely that travel will be restricted between states, so it may make sense to snag domestic tickets when you find a reasonable price. If you’re planning to hit a popular destination like Florida, New York, Las Vegas, California, Hawaii, Texas or a national park, you’ll want to book early. The same goes if you’re booking with points; award availability will be competitive for flights and accommodation.
PixabayIt’s unlikely that travel will be restricted between states, so it may make sense to snag domestic tickets when you find a reasonable price. If you’re planning to hit a popular destination like Florida, New York, Las Vegas, California, Hawaii, Texas or a national park, you’ll want to book early. The same goes if you’re booking with points; award availability will be competitive for flights and accommodation.
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While international travel in pandemic times is unpredictable, booking a 2022 trip outside of the U.S. is possible. Just do your research and make sure you’re protected.
While more and more countries are “open” to travelers, each has its list of rules and requirements, and they’re all subject to change. Most countries require some proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test before entry, and many require you to complete government-issued travel attestation forms.
It’s certainly easiest to travel internationally if you’re fully vaccinated. If you’re not vaccinated and are planning to travel anyway (despite the current CDC guidance to delay travel until fully vaccinated), you’ll need to do double due diligence on your transit and destination and be prepared for a lot of nasal swabs. Some countries will not allow any unvaccinated visitors to transit or enter, while others will require quarantine or a more rigorous testing requirement for those not fully vaccinated.
PixabayWhile international travel in pandemic times is unpredictable, booking a 2022 trip outside of the U.S. is possible. Just do your research and make sure you’re protected.
While more and more countries are “open” to travelers, each has its list of rules and requirements, and they’re all subject to change. Most countries require some proof of vaccine or negative COVID-19 test before entry, and many require you to complete government-issued travel attestation forms.
It’s certainly easiest to travel internationally if you’re fully vaccinated. If you’re not vaccinated and are planning to travel anyway (despite the current CDC guidance to delay travel until fully vaccinated), you’ll need to do double due diligence on your transit and destination and be prepared for a lot of nasal swabs. Some countries will not allow any unvaccinated visitors to transit or enter, while others will require quarantine or a more rigorous testing requirement for those not fully vaccinated.
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Above all, you must be prepared to pivot your plans at a moment’s notice; you never know when an illness or shutdown may prevent you from taking flight. If you can afford to tack on travel insurance to a non-refundable flight, doing so can give you peace of mind; just be sure the insurance covers COVID-related cancellations.
PixabayAbove all, you must be prepared to pivot your plans at a moment’s notice; you never know when an illness or shutdown may prevent you from taking flight. If you can afford to tack on travel insurance to a non-refundable flight, doing so can give you peace of mind; just be sure the insurance covers COVID-related cancellations.
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Traveling in 2022 is possible, but it isn’t the best choice for everyone. Always put your health and safety first and recognize your comfort with risk. If you’re not ready for international travel, domestic travel is great. And if you aren’t ready to get on a plane yet, it’s still good to take a road trip and stay close to home. Do what is best for you as we adapt to what the new year brings.
PixabayTraveling in 2022 is possible, but it isn’t the best choice for everyone. Always put your health and safety first and recognize your comfort with risk. If you’re not ready for international travel, domestic travel is great. And if you aren’t ready to get on a plane yet, it’s still good to take a road trip and stay close to home. Do what is best for you as we adapt to what the new year brings.
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For 2022 travel, never forget that change is our new normal. Organize your trip like you’re going to have to cancel it at the last minute — or even change it midway through.
PixabayFor 2022 travel, never forget that change is our new normal. Organize your trip like you’re going to have to cancel it at the last minute — or even change it midway through.
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Make sure that any flight or hotel room you book is flexible, changeable and refundable. If you’re booking with your credit card points, look up the rules of the credit card, hotel or airline program through which you’re booking to make sure you can get your points back and adjust your itinerary. And if you’re shelling out a lot of money for an organized tour, cruise or another prepaid adventure, do your homework and get yourself some travel insurance.
PixabayMake sure that any flight or hotel room you book is flexible, changeable and refundable. If you’re booking with your credit card points, look up the rules of the credit card, hotel or airline program through which you’re booking to make sure you can get your points back and adjust your itinerary. And if you’re shelling out a lot of money for an organized tour, cruise or another prepaid adventure, do your homework and get yourself some travel insurance.
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If you can, book directly through the airlines or hotels where possible, rather than a third party (like Expedia or Kayak). It isn’t that third-party sites don’t have great deals — they just make it more complicated to get a refund or make a change cancellation.
Most airlines still have flexible change policies for domestic tickets and international tickets originating in the U.S. — unless you’re booking the basic or saver fare. Of course, the rules will likely keep changing, so make sure you check before you buy.
PixabayIf you can, book directly through the airlines or hotels where possible, rather than a third party (like Expedia or Kayak). It isn’t that third-party sites don’t have great deals — they just make it more complicated to get a refund or make a change cancellation.
Most airlines still have flexible change policies for domestic tickets and international tickets originating in the U.S. — unless you’re booking the basic or saver fare. Of course, the rules will likely keep changing, so make sure you check before you buy.
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COVID-19 is still with us and is likely here to stay. Yet, airplanes are still full, business travelers are back in the skies and there are offers to be had as travel and tourism returns. If we’ve learned anything, we all know that we can never know for certain what the new year holds. But it’s my greatest wish for all of us that 2022 is an amazing year of getting back to whatever kind of travel is best for each of us.
PixabayCOVID-19 is still with us and is likely here to stay. Yet, airplanes are still full, business travelers are back in the skies and there are offers to be had as travel and tourism returns. If we’ve learned anything, we all know that we can never know for certain what the new year holds. But it’s my greatest wish for all of us that 2022 is an amazing year of getting back to whatever kind of travel is best for each of us.
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After a long travel hiatus, it makes sense to ensure that your travel credit card rewards strategy is optimized. An end-of-the-year rewards audit is a good way to refresh your memory of where you’ve stashed all those points you’ve earned.
Also, it may be time to upgrade those cards you’ve let lapse because you weren’t using the lounge or baggage benefits. I’m personally back to enough domestic travel that I’m ready to re-up The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. I downgraded the card in 2020, but I’m ready to access the American Express Centurion Lounge network once again.
You can also take advantage of an airline or hotel card sign-up bonus, many of which are worth enough points to get you at least one domestic return trip anywhere in the U.S. or a couple of free hotel nights for your first 2022 trip.
PixabayAfter a long travel hiatus, it makes sense to ensure that your travel credit card rewards strategy is optimized. An end-of-the-year rewards audit is a good way to refresh your memory of where you’ve stashed all those points you’ve earned.
Also, it may be time to upgrade those cards you’ve let lapse because you weren’t using the lounge or baggage benefits. I’m personally back to enough domestic travel that I’m ready to re-up The Business Platinum Card® from American Express. I downgraded the card in 2020, but I’m ready to access the American Express Centurion Lounge network once again.
You can also take advantage of an airline or hotel card sign-up bonus, many of which are worth enough points to get you at least one domestic return trip anywhere in the U.S. or a couple of free hotel nights for your first 2022 trip.
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Alaska Airlines: Cancel non-refundable reservations and have the funds deposited in My Wallet or use the value in exchange. No cancellations on Saver tickets except within 24 hours of booking.
American Airlines: No change fees for domestic, short-haul international and select long-haul international flying on Premium Cabin, Premium Economy and Main Cabin fares. Basic Economy fares bought on or after April 1, 2021 are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Delta Airlines: Cancel any ticket in main cabin and above for a Delta eCredit valid for one year. Basic Economy tickets remain non-changeable and non-refundable.
JetBlue: No change or cancellation fees on fares, except Blue Basic.
Southwest Airlines: Southwest does not charge fees to change or cancel a flight in most cases.
United Airlines: United Airlines has permanently removed change fees for flights within the U.S., or between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean, and for international travel originating in the U.S. All other international travel won’t have change fees if the ticket is issued by January 31, 2022. Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed unless issued before Dec. 31, 2021.
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Alaska Airlines: Cancel non-refundable reservations and have the funds deposited in My Wallet or use the value in exchange. No cancellations on Saver tickets except within 24 hours of booking.
American Airlines: No change fees for domestic, short-haul international and select long-haul international flying on Premium Cabin, Premium Economy and Main Cabin fares. Basic Economy fares bought on or after April 1, 2021 are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Delta Airlines: Cancel any ticket in main cabin and above for a Delta eCredit valid for one year. Basic Economy tickets remain non-changeable and non-refundable.
JetBlue: No change or cancellation fees on fares, except Blue Basic.
Southwest Airlines: Southwest does not charge fees to change or cancel a flight in most cases.
United Airlines: United Airlines has permanently removed change fees for flights within the U.S., or between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean, and for international travel originating in the U.S. All other international travel won’t have change fees if the ticket is issued by January 31, 2022. Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed unless issued before Dec. 31, 2021.
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