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Twice-deported Honduran man arrested after alleged bomb threat on United Airlines flight

DHS identified the suspect as Rony Alexander Gomez-Alberto, a Honduran national previously deported twice, who allegedly threatened to bomb a flight and attempted to enter the cockpit.

A United Boeing 737-900 on the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport, January 2026; illustrative.
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane lands at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) using the River Visual approach to Runway 19 on August 5, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia; Illustrative.

United flight returns to airport after passenger spotted texting about hijacking aircraft

A Boeing 737 MAX 10 airliner taxis past a hanger on the flight line before its first flight at Renton Municipal Airport on June 18, 2021 in Renton, Washington.

Boeing 737 MAX 10 to be certified despite software glitch, airlines may refuse delivery - report

 A United Airlines flight lands at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv, March 31, 2025; illustrative.

United grounds pilot who praised October 7 massacre after reports of reinstatement - report


What you need to know to prevent becoming the next United Airlines victim

If you’re ever on an overbooked flight in which volunteers are needed, be prepared to negotiate.

Passengers stand near a check-in desk at Ben-Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Connecting Tel Aviv and San Francisco in style

The flight and business class experience, which United has nicknamed Polaris, is expensive, but convenient.

A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner lands at San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California, February 15, 2015.

Math mayhem: Professor questioned for terrorism after solving equation on flight

After noticing Menzi scribbling strange symbols on a notepad, a woman, attempting to save the passengers from danger, alerted a stewardess.

An American Airlines plane in flight

Computer bugs ground flights and halt NY stock exchange

US officials say there is no indication that the two incidents are related.

The floor of the New York Stock Exchange

The Travel Adviser: United becoming untied

"Your frustration with the delay is vented at everyone involved, but does little to provide true compensation."

Ben Gurion Airport

A White House victory as Senate retreats from Iran sanctions bill

Development marks a dramatic turn of events for a bill that, just two weeks ago, had the potential to garner 67 votes.

United States Capitol building in Washington, DC.

The Travel Adviser: Festival of Lights

Enjoy this festival. Delve into the joys it offers. And never forget, Israel is the Land of Miracles.

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Travel Advisor: Approaching the daze of judgment

Whenever possible, put your name in writing, put your dates in writing and for everyone’s sake put your changes in writing.

El-Al passengers waiting to board flight 370

Travel Advisor: Really too close for comfort

Joshua was apoplectic. Tanya was nonplussed. They simply wanted to understand the logic.

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The Travel Advisor: I don’t like Fridays

Last week, 3 airlines’ actions and a very angry CEO created confusion for all involved in the airline industry.

Spanair workers protest in front of ticket counter 390 R