Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Southwest 737: Captain incapacitated on takeoff after in-cockpit display screen falls

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 operating Las Vegas (Harry Reid) to Reno suffered an emergency during takeoff when a cockpit display screen fell and struck the captain, leaving him incapacitated. The event occurred in the initial ascent, and the incident is now subject to investigation.

2026-04-21T05:09:28.000173-07:00
ReutersJoanna Plucinska, Kate Abnett

Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

By Reuters: The rise in ‌jet fuel prices has increased the average fuel cost by $104 for each passenger on long-haul flights leaving Europe, campaign group Transport & Environment said.

2026-04-21T02:42:50.068635-07:00