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American Airlines Jet Declares “Mayday” After Bird Strike Sends Flames Shooting From Engine

August 12, 2026 by Sudhanshu Srivastava

American Airlines Jet Declares “Mayday” After Bird Strike Sends Flames Shooting From Engine An American Airlines Boeing 737 bound for Charlotte, North Carolina, was forced into a dramatic emergency landing back at Myrtle Beach International Airport on Monday, August 10, after striking a flock of birds on takeoff, sending flames and loud popping sounds from … Read more

Why Flights Cost So Much More Right Now — and Why Airlines Say Prices Aren’t Coming Back Down

August 4, 2026 by Sudhanshu Srivastava

Why Flights Cost So Much More Right Now — and Why Airlines Say Prices Aren’t Coming Back Down Airfares in the United States have climbed sharply this year, driven largely by a surge in jet fuel costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East — and airline executives say the higher prices are likely … Read more