Southwest Airlines flight WN-607 had to divert and make an emergency landing in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on April 13th.
The Boeing 737-700 plane heading from San Jose, Costa Rica, to Baltimore, Maryland, was diverted after an electrical odor was noticed in the cabin.
The plane landed safely. There were 123 passengers and 5 crew members aboard at the time; all of them remained unharmed.
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What: Southern Air Transport Boeing 747-200 freighter en route from Charleston,SC to Liege Belgium
Where: Liege
When: Dec 11th 2011
Who: 5 crew
Why: On approach to Liege, the pilots encountered issues with the hydraulic systems.
The flight made a safe landing in Liege.
After allowing the Southern Air Transport flight to land, the Liege airport shut down, forcing in bound traffic to divert to other airports.
GI Jobs magazine recognized Southwest Airlines today as one of the top military friendly companies in the nation, with its eighth annual list honoring corporate best practices. To see the list visit: www.gijobs.com/top100pr.
“Southwest Airlines is built upon the core values and strengths our Employees bring to the Company. The heart and soul of these men and women give us a competitive advantage and enduring strength,” said Jeff Lamb, Senior Vice President of Administration and Chief People Officer at Southwest. “As with the US Armed Forces, our People are highly skilled and reliable Employees who have the dedication, and training needed to get any job done.”
The G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Employers(R) list, in its eighth year, serves as the primary benchmark of corporate recruiting programs aimed at veterans. The annual survey conducted by G.I. Jobs magazine is one of the primary tools used to determine the nation’s most Military Friendly Employers(R). “This isn’t about charity or patriotism. It’s about good business. The companies on our list understand that,” said Rich McCormack, who heads G.I. Jobs’ list research.
To honor the more than 750 Employees who currently serve in the National Guard and Reserves, along with thousands of Customers who served or are serving in the Armed Forces, Southwest Airlines is proud to call November its “Military Heroes Month.” The airline is working with select nonprofit organizations across the country throughout November to thank and give back to military service members and their families. To see more about Southwest military celebrations please visit: nutsaboutsouthwest.com
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What: Delta Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Denver to Atlanta
Where: Denver
When: Jun 24th 2011
Who: 159 passengers and 6 crew
Why: On takeoff, the flight blew two tires.
Pilots continued to Atlanta where they made a safe landing on the blown tires. After landing, the plane stopped on the runway, the tires replaced, and then the flight continued to the gate, when passengers disembarked normally.
EgyptAir flight 802 made an emergency landing in Cairo, Egypt, on August 29th.
The plane was flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport, France, when the crew declared an emergency due to an issue with the wheels.
The plane landed safely. All passengers and crew members remained safe.
KLM Cityhopper flight KL-1345 had to return and make an emergency landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the Netherlands, on December 30th.
The Embraer ERJ-190 en-route to Billund, Denmark, had to return due to airframe vibrations.
The plane landed safely.
Everyone aboard remained unhurt.
Peruvian Airlines flight P9-216 had to make a hard landing at Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, Cusco, Peru, on October 23rd.
The Boeing 737-300 flying from Lima, Peru, right side gear collapsed, leaving it disabled on the runway.
The passengers were evacuated via slides.
Everyone aboard remained safe.
