A Texas man was arrested after a passenger accused him of sexual assault. (Nashville Police Department / Reuters) A Texas man was arrested and charged with sexual battery after a passenger accused him of inappropriately touching her on a Southwest flight from Houston, Texas to Nashville, Tenn., Sunday night, police confirmed. The victim allegedly told Nashville Police Department officers that she had a brief conversation with the man, identified as Alfredo Vela IV, 30, before she fell asleep during the two-hour flight. The arrest affidavit said the woman did not know Vela IV previously, WSMV reported. SPIRIT AIRLINES PASSENGER CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING 22-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ON FLIGHT According to the affidavit, the woman said she woke up to Vela rubbing her back. She said he went on to rub her inner thigh, touched her breast and tried to put his hand under her shirt. The woman said she was frozen in fear during the incident, but alerted flight crew soon after. Vela was … [Read more...] about Texas man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting passenger on Southwest flight
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These are the fastest-growing destinations in Europe
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg Published 8:30 am PDT, Monday, September 24, 2018 The skyline in Reykjavik, Iceland, on April 7, 2016. The skyline in Reykjavik, Iceland, on April 7, 2016. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Arnaldur Halldorsson. A visitor uses her smartphone to take a photograph at the Sultanahmet mosque in Istanbul on Aug. 3, 2017. A visitor uses her smartphone to take a photograph at the Sultanahmet mosque in Istanbul on Aug. 3, 2017. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Kostas Tsironis. Vendors wait for customers at a patterned rug and carpet store at the Vernissage open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia, on Nov. 19, 2016. Vendors wait for customers at a patterned rug and carpet store at the Vernissage open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia, on Nov. 19, 2016. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Andrey … [Read more...] about These are the fastest-growing destinations in Europe
Congress wants to regulate airline seat space
But don't think your knees will find much relief if bill passes Chris McGinnis Published 8:09 am PDT, Monday, September 24, 2018 Legroom (pitch) and seat width might soon be subject to federal regulation- but don't expect much relief. (Chris McGinnis) Legroom (pitch) and seat width might soon be subject to federal regulation- but don't expect much relief. (Chris McGinnis) Photo: Chris McGinnis Congress won’t regulate the fees airlines charge passengers, like for checked luggage or making changes to existing regulations. (Image: Jim Glab) Congress won’t regulate the fees airlines charge passengers, like for checked luggage or making changes to existing regulations. (Image: Jim Glab) Photo: Jim Glab United Airlines' economy class seats on a Boeing 777-200ER are 10-abreast, configured 3-4-3 United Airlines' economy class seats on a … [Read more...] about Congress wants to regulate airline seat space
Congress Is Trying to Stop Airlines From Shrinking Seats on Planes
(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Aviation Administration would be required to set new minimum requirements for seats on airplanes under legislation to be considered in the House this week, possibly giving passengers a break from ever-shrinking legroom and cramped quarters. The regulation of seat width and legroom is part of a five-year extension of federal aviation programs announced early Saturday by Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate committees that oversee the nation’s air travel. NewsOK highlights articles of interest from selected websites to increase the scope of commentary and coverage available to readers. Readers are linked back to the source of the content. … [Read more...] about Congress Is Trying to Stop Airlines From Shrinking Seats on Planes
American tourist in Bahamas bitten by shark while spearfishing
A tourist in the Bahamas was attacked by a shark while spearfishing. (iStock) An American tourist is being treated in a Florida hospital after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas. The 32-year-old Massachusetts native, whose name has yet to be released, was bitten Sunday in the Treasure Cay area of Abaco Island, WFTV reported. MAINE OFFICIALS SAY GETTING LOBSTERS STONED WITH MARIJUANA BEFORE KILLING THEM IS ILLEGAL The woman had been spearfishing and was swimming back to her boat with a speared fish when the shark attacked, causing severe trauma to her left hand. She was with three other people, but no one else was injured, according to ABC News. She was flown by air ambulance to a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, where she is recovering. The extent of her injuries is unknown. She told authorities she “isn't mad at the shark because getting attacked is a common risk with spearfishing." Abaco Fire Chief Colin Albury told ABC News this is the first … [Read more...] about American tourist in Bahamas bitten by shark while spearfishing