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New museum revisits actions of Capt. Chesley
New museum revisits actions of Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger after Hudson River rescue – CBS News
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Airlines Now Required To Refund Canceled Or Delayed Flights In Cash
The Transportation Department issued a new rule requiring airlines provide customers with automatic cash refunds in the event of flight cancellations or significant delays, saving passengers a projected $500 million in the next year. What do you think?
“And then what are we supposed to do with it?”
André Acconcia, Plan Consultant
“How much money do I get if my flight crashes?”
Marge Nesbitt, Blackjack Dealer
“Nice. I’ve had my eye on some stuff at Hudson News.”
Lester Farooq, Door-To-Door Surgeon
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Montgomery, Alabama, airport worker dies on ramp in incident involving American Airlines regional jet | CNN
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A worker at the Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama died Saturday in an incident on the ramp, the Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday.
The Montgomery Regional Airport said in a statement an American Airlines/Piedmont Airlines ground crew employee was “involved in a fatality” around 3 p.m.
“We are saddened to hear about the tragic loss of a team member of the AA/Piedmont Airlines,” said Wade A. Davis, the airport’s executive director. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”
American Airlines said in a statement it was “devastated by the accident involving a team member,” adding, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our local team members. We are focused on ensuring that all involved have the support they need during this difficult time.”
All inbound and outbound flights were grounded for more than four hours Saturday afternoon, but the airport said it returned to normal operations as of 8:30 p.m.
The victim was not named, and the circumstances of the death were not immediately released. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will both investigate.
The flight, operated by regional carrier Envoy Air, was scheduled to depart Montgomery for Dallas-Fort Worth Saturday afternoon, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware.com.
CNN reached out to Envoy Air for further information Saturday.
