Passengers were stuck overnight after their flight was diverted. So the captain brought them 40 pizzas

Passengers from American Airlines Flight 2354 from Los Angeles to Dallas-Fort Worth were bracing for a long night. Their plane was diverted to the regional airport in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Thursday due to severe thunderstorms. Trying to ease their inconvenience, the plane's captain, Jeff Raines, called the local Papa John's and ordered 40 fresh pizzas for delivery at Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS). (edition.cnn.com) More...

Zimbabwe Airways starts taking delivery of four Boeing 777 aircraft.

Zimbabwe Airways purchases four Boeing 777 aircraft for $180 million using alleged "stolen public funds." It is also noteworthy that the ever-controversial ex Zimbabwe Pres. Robert Mugabe owns a $400 million Boeing 767 with super plush interior making it fit for royalty while the country is one of the poorest in Africa and struggling for survival. (www.dailynews.co.zw) More...

Passengers robbed mid-air on SAA flight.

Several passengers were reportedly robbed in mid-air aboard an SAA flight between Johannesburg and Hong Kong. Criminals targeted cash and jewellery with passengers informing cabin crew that their valuables – stowed in the overhead compartments – had gone missing. (businesstech.co.za) More...

Look out soon for secret features on planes.

The following list of little-known features “should surprise even the most frequent of fliers”. (www.2oceansvibe.com) More...