From mishaps to tragedies, the flight industry has already had a rough 2024

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Here are eight flight incidents passengers faced in early 2024, from the tragic crash in Japan to plane engines catching on fire.

A Delta flight had to do U-turn after maggots dropped onto a passenger from an overhead bin containing rotten fish

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus.
The Delta flight turned around after maggots fell from a suitcase onto a passenger.

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Severe winter weather causes travel chaos as planes grounded and over 1,000 flights canceled at Chicago's airports

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An airplane takes off during blizzard conditions at O'Hare Airport on January 12, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Over 1,900 flights have been canceled nationwide due to a large winter storm bringing blizzard conditions.
An airplane takes off during blizzard conditions at Chicago O'Hare Airport on January 12, 2024.

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A former Delta pilot accused of threatening to shoot his captain said he only meant it as a joke and that it was a big misunderstanding

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A Delta Air Lines plane.
A Delta Air Lines plane.

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Southwest hit with $140 million penalty over last year's travel meltdown, will offer $90 million in vouchers for future travel delays

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Travelers wait in line for service at the Southwest Airlines check-in counter at Denver International Airport.
Southwest Airlines has agreed to a $140 million settlement stemming from the 2022 holiday travel meltdown. Most of the settlement will go toward compensating future passengers.

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A private plane pilot just lashed out at abusive customers, saying flight attendants are there for 'safety' and not to be a 'server'

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A private pilot just lashed out at abusive customers, saying flight attendants are there for 'safety' and not to be a 'server'

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