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United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents
The CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure travelers that the airline is safe despite a series of recent incidents ranging from a panel falling off a plane to an engine fire.
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Federal officials investigating tire problem on American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration says it’s investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
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What kind of plane are you flying on?
Here’s how to find out what model plane you’re flying on.
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JetBlue and Spirit end agreement to merge
The announcement came after a federal judge sided with the Justice Department, blocking JetBlue’s attempted takeover of budget airline Spirit.
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Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
The Biden Damage to wheelchairs and scooters during air travel is a growing problem. The Transportation Department said 11,527 of the devices were mishandled by airlines last year, up from 10,337 in 2022.
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Why airlines are raising baggage fees — and charging you more at the airport
American, JetBlue, United and other airlines now charge different prices for luggage depending on when travelers pay for the service.
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‘It's time for change': Flight attendants at FLL push for higher wages
Flight attendants at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were among the workers across the country who spoke out Tuesday demanding changes to their industry.
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Flight attendants join strike, push for higher wages
Dozens of flight attendants demonstrated outside of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport as unions fight for better working conditions and benefits amidst contract negotiations.
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Pilots got their payday. Now flights attendants are pushing airlines for higher wages
Flight attendants picketed around the U.S. Tuesday to demand higher pay and better working conditions.
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2 JetBlue planes touch at Boston airport, startling passengers and causing damage
Two JetBlue planes touched while in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport with passengers onboard, the Massachusetts Port Authority said Thursday.
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Fellow passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane's wing in Mexico City
The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement Friday that a man had opened an emergency exit and walked out on a wing of a plane that was parked and waiting for takeoff Thursday.
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FAA tells airlines to inspect door plugs on another Boeing model after Alaska Airlines blowout
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday recommended visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER planes because they have similarities to the model involved in a Jan. 5 midair emergency on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
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Missing door plug that detached from Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon teacher's backyard
The lost door plug of a Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was found Sunday in a backyard near Portland by a school teacher, officials said.
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Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed
Alaska Airlines has again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners. The airline said on Sunday that the Federal Aviation Administration has indicated further maintenance might be required.
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Inspections of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners could take days as NTSB begins investigation
Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage.
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The world's most punctual airlines and airports in 2023
Latest results from travel data analytics firm Cirium revealed the most punctual flights and airports of 2023.
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Teen traveling alone on Frontier Airlines from Tampa accidentally flown to Puerto Rico
In what appears to be an ongoing theme this holiday season a 16-year-old boy traveling by himself from Tampa, Florida, was accidentally flown to Puerto Rico, Frontier Airlines said, offering an apology to the family.
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Boeing urges inspections of 737 Max planes for ‘possible loose bolt'
Boeing recommended the inspections after “an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut,” the FAA said in a statement Thursday.
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Alaska Airlines agrees to buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate from Seattle, led by Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci