Airlines

Airlines Settle $79 Million Lawsuit Over Controversial Fuel Dumping Near Schools

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DALLAS — A major airline has reached an agreement to pay $79 million to resolve a lawsuit stemming from an incident in which its aircraft inadvertently released fuel over schools in a suburban area. The lawsuit was filed by community members who alleged significant health concerns and harmful environmental effects due to the fuel dumping. The incident occurred during an emergency landing in 2020 when the aircraft needed to reduce its weight. In an effort to comply with safety regulations, the plane dumped thousands of gallons of fuel shortly before landing. The communities affected were … Read more

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Launch Lawsuits Against Boeing After Door Malfunction Incident

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Four flight attendants from Alaska Airlines have initiated separate lawsuits, alleging they suffered both physical and emotional injuries due to a severe incident involving one of the airline’s aircraft. The lawsuits stem from an event in which an emergency exit door detached mid-flight, raising serious safety concerns. The flight, which took off from Seattle and was headed to Southern California, experienced a surprising and alarming situation when the door blew out during the flight. According to the attendants, the incident created not only a chaotic environment onboard but also left them grappling with lasting psychological … Read more

Flight Attendant Files $30 Million Lawsuit Against Airbus for Alleged Toxic Air Incident on United Airlines Flight

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CHICAGO — A flight attendant with United Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Airbus, claiming that exposure to contaminated cabin air has led to serious health issues. Darlene Fricchione filed the suit following an incident aboard Flight UA2680 at Denver International Airport (DEN) on April 11, 2023. She contends that the aircraft’s design contributed to her exposure and resulting medical complications. The lawsuit seeks $30 million in damages, citing Airbus’s negligence and their failure to warn about the potential risks associated with the airplane’s auxiliary power unit (APU). Fricchione’s complaint suggests that the A319 aircraft … Read more

Lawyer Sues United Airlines for $65K After Being Stranded at Newark, Cites ‘Unfair Business Practices’

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A Manhattan attorney is seeking $65,000 from United Airlines after he claims the airline left him stranded at Newark Airport due to an allegedly unjustified flight cancellation. Jonathan Davidoff, who reported having flown more than two million miles with United, filed the lawsuit following the cancellation of his June 28, 2023, flight to San Francisco. Davidoff asserts that United initially cited mechanical issues for canceling Flight 2032 but later shifted the blame to weather conditions, despite clear skies at the time. The 52-year-old claims that he had planned the trip to attend to his winery … Read more