Passengers aboard a recent Fort Lauderdale-bound Spirit Airlines flight were told to strap on life vests and anticipate a water landing in a terrifying recent incident involving equipment malfunctions ...

A Spirit Airlines passenger is recalling tense moments after a suspected mechanical issue on a flight from Jamaica to Florida. Spirit Airlines Flight 270 was heading from Montego Bay to Fort ...

All three passengers who were onboard a small plane that crashed into Lake Michigan on Thursday, Sept. 11, have been rescued ...

Overwater flying presents unique challenges due to unpredictable weather, lack of landmarks, and increased risk of emergencies. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), specifically FAR 91.205 and 91.509, ...

Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida were told to prepare for a water emergency Saturday after a possible mechanical issue. Flight NK270 took off from Montego Bay on Saturday ...

Spirit Airlines passengers were told to don life vests and prepare for a potential water landing on a flight that was safely diverted back to its origin in Jamaica due to an unspecified “mechanical ...

Ever wondered why planes give you a life vest but not a parachute? From safety to practicality, discover 5 key reasons behind ...