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This is the terrifying moment when amateur video taken by smartphone captured a part of a jet engine ripping off during a commercial flight operated by Tez Jet out of Manas International Airport from Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek just one hour after takeoff with 96 people on board. The shocking footage, taken by a passenger, shows the moment that one of the four engines on the British Aerospace RJ-85 was knocked loose after blowout.
A Japan Airlines Boeing 777 passenger plane bound for northern Hokkaido was forced to turn back after its right engine suddenly failed mid-flight on Wednesday.
All 11 major US airlines are participating in Black Friday this year. Flyers can get the jump on deals for 2021 travel, according to Business Insider. Those not offering discounted flights have sale prices or bonuses when purchasing points or miles. International flight deals are largely missing as restrictions hinder where Americans can travel. It will be difficult to know when Americans will be allowed to return to international traveling. With Americans ignoring the advice of medical leaders on COVID-19, it may be a while.
Southwest Airlines told workers they could lose their jobs in January after cost-cutting talks stalled. The possible furlough would be the first temporary layoff in the carrier’s 50-year history. Dallas-based Southwest issued the notices to 42 material specialists. The announcement comes after failed talks over a company proposal to cut wages by 10% in 2021. Southwest has also warned flight attendants and others that furlough notices could be coming soon. According to Business Insider, federal law requires notices of planned layoffs at least 60 days in advance.
Three Minnesota congressmen took a commercial Delta flight just two days after being on Air Force One with President Donald Trump. Business Insider reports Republican Reps. Pete Stauber, Tom Emmer, and Jim Hagedorn flew on the same flight to Washington DC on Friday night. That was just several hours after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus. Now, they're facing backlash for their choice to do so. These congressmen's stupidity and disregard for the well-being of their fellow passengers is staggering. Ken Martin Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic Party But the trio is passing the buck and blaming the airline. Hagedorn claimed they'd informed the airline of the situation beforehand and that it was Delta's 'decision to fly based upon the facts.' All three congressmen later tested negative for COVID-19. The White House is having a major coronavirus outbreak. In addition to Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, 10 GOP officials have tested positive for the virus.
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