Southwest Airlines’ newest jets are now flying with a barrier that can protect the cockpit when pilots need to open the door during flight, according to the airline.

On May 21, the Airbus A321 carrying 227 passengers to Sirinagar, India, flew through a hail and lightning storm. The aircraft experienced strong turbulence that violently shook the cabin.

After the aborted take-off, Air India issued an apology for the disruption and assured that alternate flight arrangements were quickly put in place to help passengers reach Jodhpur.

A Lufthansa plane carrying nearly 200 passengers went a frightening 10 minutes without a pilot after the first officer lost consciousness in the cockpit while the captain was off using the ...