#aircraft-theft
Thai Airways Passenger Claims $3,500 Stolen Mid Flight, Alleges Crew Ignored Theft
A veteran frequent flyer alleges that he and his wife lost $3,500 in cash from their carry-on bags while they slept aboa...
Why Pilots Never Trust Overhead Bins with Valuables? Expert Opinion
In-flight theft remains a quiet but persistent concern in commercial aviation, particularly on long-haul routes where pa...
Singapore Airlines’ Scoot Attendant Stole Nearly $40,000 from In-flight Sales
A senior flight attendant of Scoot (TR) stole nearly SG$40,000 (approx. US$31,000) from inflight food and beverage sales...
Chinese Syndicates Turn Asia’s Cabins into Thieves’ Paradise as Thefts Soar 70%
For years, the cabin was treated as a kind of sanctuary — once the doors closed and the aircraft climbed, the dangers of...
Spirit Airlines Staff Steals $505 Louis Vuitton Wristlet at Airport
Two employees of Spirit Airlines (NK) have been charged with theft after a passenger’s $505 Louis Vuitton wristlet was a...
Passenger Caught Stealing, Faces Slaps on Dubai Flight
A passenger on a Mahan Air (W5) flight was caught stealing from an overhead bin, leading to a dramatic confrontation rec...
Pilot Who Flew Stolen Aircraft from Georgia Faces 10 Years in Jail, $250K Fine
Rufus Crane, a 27-year-old student pilot from Coconut Creek, Florida, pleaded guilty on June 11 to interstate transporta...
US Visa Delays Hit Indian Travelers as Visitor Appointments Reach 12 Months
Trump Welcomes Xi With Red Carpet, Warplanes and Winter Gear
United Airlines Passenger Says She Was Forced Back Beside Alleged Lewd Seatmate
Akasa Air Eyes New Massive Order for 200 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Dubai Suspends Iranian Flights, Tehran Hits Back With UAE Airspace Restrictions