Talking on the phone and smoking cigarettes could soon have something in common: being legally prohibited on airplanes. A bill introduced by lawmakers in the House of Representatives last month would make it illegal to receive phone or video calls from the air, an issue that is becoming increasingly relevant as WiFi access in the
Some United Airlines flights across the United States, from New York to San Francisco, were delayed Saturday due to a technological glitch. United Airlines passengers said on social media that the issue affected operations at several major airports, including Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Some passengers
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