Flight Attendants

‘No Smoking’ Sign on Planes Won’t Need Off Switch After FAA Rule Change

The Federal Aviation Administration did away with a rule that had required an off switch for the sign even though smoking on U.S. flights ended years ago.

By Niraj Chokshi

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Passenger Who Tried to Open Cockpit Gets 19 Months in Prison

Juan Rivas, who threatened flight attendants with a champagne bottle and a plastic knife, tried to open an exit door of an American Airlines plane, prosecutors said.

By Hank Sanders

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Terrell Davis, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Says He Was Unjustly Detained on Flight

The former Denver Broncos running back said that he was handcuffed by the authorities on Saturday after he tapped a United Airlines flight attendant on the arm.

By Jesus Jimenez

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Delta Flight Attendants With Palestinian Pins Prompts Uniform Policy Change

A social media post showing two flight attendants wearing the pins drew criticism and prompted Delta to say that only U.S. flag pins would be permitted.

By Emmett Lindner

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