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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport  

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A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. The incident involving the United Airlines aircraft and a kite occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, according to reports. As can be seen from the map.

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Israeli tech entrepreneurs set up airline to launch nonstop US flights  

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The reduction in the number of airlines flying to Israel due to the ongoing military conflict along the countrys borders has led a group of Israeli tech entrepreneurs to start their own airline. As of early 2025, the only airline flying nonstop between Tel Aviv and the US is flag carrier El Al.

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Norse reaches deal in principle to lease out six of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners  

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Although the identity of the customer airline has yet to be revealed by the Oslo-based carrier, it is being described as a “reputable international airline.” Four are shown to be currently operating for Italian charter airline Neos on long-haul wet-lease services.

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Norwegian B737 suffers runway overrun in Molde, close call with sea edge: video

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pic.twitter.com/gVUrBznBeY — Rula El Halabi (@Rulaelhalabi) December 19, 2024 Having touched down on the runway at 19:03, the aircraft failed to stop on the paved surface and overran the end of the runway 07 threshold. Airport emergency services were quickly on the scene and assisted with the evacuation.

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Guide To American Airlines Systemwide Upgrades

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In this post I wanted to take a closer look at American Airlines systemwide upgrades, which AAdvantage elite members can earn. American Airlines systemwide upgrade basics One of the most popular perks of American AAdvantage Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro status is the ability to earn systemwide upgrades.

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Guide To American AAdvantage Lifetime Million Miler Status

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Only flown miles count toward American million miler status Now lets go over Americans million miler elite thresholds. Lifetime American AAdvantage Gold status (one million miler) Those who earn one million miler status with American Airlines receive AAdvantage Gold status for life, plus 35,000 bonus AAdvantage miles.

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Guide To Delta SkyMiles Lifetime Million Miler Status

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Below Ill share the million miler elite thresholds that apply as of 2024, which are incredibly lucrative. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold. On top of that, members receive a special gift for passing the threshold.

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