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United Hong Kong Flight Returns to SFO After Burning Smell Reported

United says the crew turned back after detecting a burning rubber odor.

United Flight Returns to Dulles After Passenger’s Laptop Falls Into Cargo Area

Salt Lake City–Bound Delta Flight Returns to L.A. After Odor From Passenger’s Spoiled Food

Delta Flight Diverts After Galley Oven Fire on Lagos-to-Atlanta Route

Delta 737 Returns to Atlanta After Engine Issue on Sacramento-Bound Flight

AirAsia X Confirms Refueling Stop at Gimpo, Pledges Travel Vouchers

Dutch Safety Board Probes KLM Power Bank Fire as Airlines Tighten Battery Rules

Iberia Grounds New A321XLR After Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing

Passenger's Attempt to Open Plane Door Forces Emergency Landing in Seattle