Passengers
Coverage of Passengers in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical Storm Lala prompts interisland flight changes
Tropical Storm Lala is approaching the Hawaiian Islands, which has prompted airlines to implement changes to inter-island schedules. Airlines are urging passengers to closely monitor their flights and remain flexible due to the storm.
- Crews work to rescue more passengers from burning ferry near Bali, Indonesia
Crews are battling a fire and trying to rescue survivors from a burning passenger ferry. The incident is taking place in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.
- Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
A flight was canceled after a toddler refused to buckle their seat belt, which resulted in passengers being stranded overnight. Porter Airlines confirmed that the child was standing and neither an accompanying adult nor the crew were able to get them buckled.
- Uber profit narrowly beat forecasts as trips across its platform surge
Uber's second-quarter profit narrowly exceeded Wall Street forecasts as increased passenger trips and deliveries drove revenue growth. However, the company's shares fell early Wednesday despite the earnings beat.
- 'Upset' Ryanair passengers stranded abroad for 15 hours - with refreshment vouchers that failed to cover a cup of coffee
Ryanair passengers were stranded abroad for 15 hours and received refreshment vouchers that did not cover the cost of a cup of coffee. The incident left passengers described as 'upset' due to the inadequate compensation and prolonged delay.
- 'Upset' Ryanair passengers stranded abroad for 15 hours - with refreshment vouchers that failed to cover a cup of coffee
Ryanair passengers were stranded abroad for 15 hours, and the provided refreshment vouchers did not cover the cost of a cup of coffee.
- Bus veers off in to field; passengers escape with minor injuries
A bus veered off into a field, resulting in passengers sustaining minor injuries. All passengers escaped the incident with only minor injuries reported.
- Rescuers say 5 dead, unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire
Indonesian rescuers are searching for missing passengers after rescuing 229 from a ferry that caught fire off Java, resulting in at least five deaths.
- Heathrow passengers face decades of paying for third runway plans with ticket rises
Heathrow passengers are expected to pay higher ticket prices for decades to fund the third runway plan. The financial burden of the new runway will be passed on to travelers through increased fares.
- Las Vegas airport in chaos as extreme heat forces pilots to leave passengers behind
Las Vegas airport experienced chaos due to extreme heat, with pilots forced to leave passengers behind. Over 580 flight delays were recorded as temperatures soared in Sin City.
- Water outage at UK’s Gatwick Airport leaves toilets out of order, restaurants closed
A water outage at Gatwick Airport in the UK has caused toilets to be out of order and restaurants to close. The airport provided bottled water, but some passengers disputed this solution.
- Water supply failure leaves Gatwick without working toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick Airport has caused toilets to stop working and prevented bars and restaurants from serving drinks. Passengers reported being unable to access hot drinks, wash their hands, or refill water bottles due to the lack of running water.
- Gatwick Airport suffers water outage as passengers unable to flush toilets or fill up bottles
Gatwick Airport experienced a water outage, leaving passengers unable to flush toilets or fill water bottles. The incident disrupted basic facilities for travelers at the airport.
- 2,000 passengers stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport due to Typhoon Noul
Approximately 2,000 passengers were stranded overnight at Hong Kong International Airport due to Typhoon Noul, with some sleeping on benches and others frustrated by increased hotel costs. The airport's departure hall was nearly full, with passengers occupying chairs and luggage trolleys as flight statuses remained uncertain.
- Connecting flights would be less of a gamble with this data
Connecting flights could be less risky with improved data, as late-arriving flights cause more disruption for passengers with connections compared to those without.
- How 11 Kenmore Air crash survivors were rescued off Sucia Island
11 Kenmore Air crash survivors were rescued from Sucia Island after passengers exited the plane, which caught fire, and reached dry land.
- Airlines cost passengers hundreds of dollars by claiming you were a no-show — whether or not that’s true
Airlines charge passengers no-show fees when they miss flights, costing them hundreds. These fees are applied regardless of the passenger's actual status as a no-show.
- New car parking system comes into force at Mysuru airport
The new car parking system at Mysuru airport aims to provide a secure, organized, and customer-friendly parking environment for passengers, visitors, and stakeholders.
- Guyana: Dozens feared dead after ferry capsizes
A ferry capsized in Guyana, with dozens feared dead. Rescuers have saved 67 passengers, but the total number on board remains unknown due to an inaccurate passenger list.
- Guyana ferry with 116 people on board capsizes; more than 50 rescued
A ferry in Guyana with 116 people on board capsized, and more than 50 passengers have been rescued. Rescue operations for the remaining passengers and crew are ongoing, according to authorities.
- Kuwait reschedules flights due to airspace closures
Kuwait Airways is rescheduling flights due to airspace closures, as stated in a social media post. Similar disruptions earlier this year caused widespread travel issues across Gulf countries, stranding passengers for days or weeks as flights were suspended or rerouted.
- Illegal bike taxis in Kochi pose risk to passengers
Illegal bike taxis in Kochi operate without proper authorization, posing safety risks to passengers. These unauthorized vehicles raise concerns about the lack of regulation in the local transportation sector.
- Lawsuit against United Airlines over windowless window seats can proceed: judge
A lawsuit against United Airlines over windowless window seats is proceeding, as passengers claim they paid extra for seats without windows.
- Moment enraged Irish tourist brutally attacks police officers in airport rampage leaving victims 'seriously injured' as passengers scream 'stop it'
An enraged Irish tourist attacked police officers at an airport, causing serious injuries and prompting passengers to scream for the attack to stop. The incident involved a violent rampage with victims left seriously injured.
- Dramatic new video reveals frantic rescue of passengers in downed seaplane on East River
NYPD rescuers helped eight passengers off a seaplane that made an emergency hard landing in the East River on Sunday. The incident occurred while the seaplane was returning from the Hamptons.
- Harrowing footage from INSIDE plane shows terror-stricken passengers plunge into NYC river after Hamptons trip: Screams of 'mayday' as they brace during crash
Harrowing footage from inside a plane shows terror-stricken passengers plunging into the NYC river after a Hamptons trip, with screams of 'mayday' as they brace during the crash.
- Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship from California sickens more than 100 passengers
A norovirus outbreak on the Ruby Princess cruise ship, departing from California, has sickened over 100 passengers. The incident involved more than 100 affected individuals, according to the report.
- BMTC plans audio advertisements on buses, passengers raise concern over impact on stop announcements
BMTC plans to introduce audio advertisements on buses, but passengers are concerned about the impact on stop announcements. There are fears that this could compromise a public service facility.
- Orlando airport travelers threatened with arrest as they’re met with hours-long delay waiting for luggage
Nearly 1,000 passengers at Orlando International Airport faced over five-hour delays for checked luggage due to severe storms and were threatened with arrest if they left without their belongings.
- Southwest Airlines leaves passengers scrambling after cutting routes in peak travel season
Southwest Airlines has removed several flight routes during the busy travel season, leading to passenger confusion and difficulties in rebooking. The airline's decision to cut these routes has disrupted travel plans for many.
- Helicopter passengers tossed like rag dolls after brutal emergency landing in China
A helicopter's tail broke off during an emergency landing in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, causing passengers to be violently tossed and hospitalized with non-critical injuries.
- RPF returns lost valuables worth ₹29.15 lakh to passengers
RPF returned lost valuables worth ₹29.15 lakh to passengers. The action highlights the organization's efforts in retrieving and returning items to travelers.
- Over 100 million wrongly packed batteries put flights at risk, passengers warned
Over 100 million batteries were found to be wrongly packed, posing a risk to flights. Passengers are being warned about the potential dangers associated with these improperly packed batteries.
- Air Canada passengers instantly started praying as plane swerved repeatedly after pilot’s apparent seizure
Air Canada passengers on a flight forced to make an emergency landing at Boston Logan Airport after the pilot suffered an apparent seizure began praying as the plane swerved repeatedly. Witnesses reported the unexpected turbulence caused panic among passengers.
- The world’s most beautiful airports revealed — and two surprising US hubs made the list
The article reveals the world's most beautiful airports, highlighting two unexpected US hubs. It notes passengers are flying high-falutin.
- Cruise tipping charges are ‘out of control,’ say passengers as companies tout ‘exceptional service’
Passengers criticize cruise tipping charges as 'out of control,' while cruise companies like Holland America promote 'exceptional service.' Holland America introduced a new $20-per-day 'crew appreciation' charge for suite guests.
- Major cruise line limits fan-favorite trend after passengers say it’s gotten ‘out of hand’
A major cruise line is limiting a popular passenger tradition after complaints that it has become excessive. Critics argue the practice has evolved beyond its original simple form, such as a door magnet.
- How Brits keep getting caught out by the 10-year passport rule with passengers being turned away from flights and losing up to £700
Brits are encountering issues with the 10-year passport rule, resulting in passengers being denied boarding on flights and losing up to £700. The problem highlights ongoing confusion or non-compliance with passport validity requirements for international travel.
- 50 passengers unhurt as Hosapete-bound bus veers off road
A bus heading to Hosapete veered off the road, but all 50 passengers were reported unhurt. The incident occurred without any injuries to those onboard.
- Passengers' £6,000 dream cruise turns into nightmare as BA loses their luggage - then takes THREE attempts to catch ship up
Passengers faced a nightmare when British Airways lost their luggage during a £6,000 dream cruise, requiring three attempts to catch up with the ship. The incident highlights significant service failures by the airline.