Archive for the 'Flight News' Category

A Woman Goes Into Labor On Flight

A baby boy has been born on Korean Air flight, Delta Flight 131. The baby boy, named Jadan, was delivered by his father and a Korean surgeon who happened to be on board. FOXNews.com reports that Delta Flight 131 to Atlanta was near Washington when a German-speaking woman about 32 to 36 weeks pregnant, whom [...]

Korean Firms Put Up Resort Hotel In Subic

South Korea’s MGfnd Subic, Inc. and Subic Rexmier C&D Co., Ltd. have signed an investment deal to put up a P1-billion resort hotel in Subic, which will target South Korean, American and Japanese tourists. The new Rexmier Resort and Hotel will be built in a 2.5-hectare lot along Perimeter Road at the Subic Bay Gateway [...]

Austin Man Punished For Using Cell Phone On Aircraft

An Austin businessman has been charged fees for refusing to switch off his mobile phone on aircraft. Joe David Jones was on a flight from Austin to Dallas Love Field on Monday when this accident occurred. Trabber News reports that the Dallas police cited Jones with the Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of [...]

Virgin Atlantic Offering Onboard Massage Treatment

Virgin Atlantic has come up with the idea of providing massage treatment onboard certain flights. The airline already employs beauty therapists who help travelers arrive at their destination looking fresh and relaxed. Travelers will also have to opportunity to make use of mini-manicure services. According to Times Online Lyell Strambi, Virgin’s chief operating officer, said. [...]

EU To Allow Inflight Mobile Phone Calls

According to new European Union rules, travelers will be allowed to use mobiles on planes within the territory of Europe from the beginning of Summer. Europe will be the first region to repeal the ban on the use of mobile services inflight. The new rule will not heighten the risk of terrorism according to specialists, [...]