NTSB: Alaska Airlines jet was missing four bolts that secured door plug at time of blowout

NTSB: Alaska Airlines jet was missing four bolts that secured door plug at time of blowout

A panel called a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 as it flew 3 miles above Oregon on Jan. 5. The blowout left a hole in the side of the plane, but pilots were able to return to Portland and land safely.

A panel called a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 as it flew 3 miles above Oregon on Jan. 5. The blowout left a hole in the side of the plane, but pilots were able to return to Portland and land safely.

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over

“I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said. “My demand on Boeing is, what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house?”

“I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said. “My demand on Boeing is, what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house?”

Delta Boeing plane loses nose tire moments before takeoff: 'Rolled off the runway'

Delta Boeing plane loses nose tire moments before takeoff: 'Rolled off the runway'

A Delta Air Lines flight aboard a Boeing aircraft lost its nose tire moments before it was supposed to take off from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, according to air traffic control audio posted online.

A Delta Air Lines flight aboard a Boeing aircraft lost its nose tire moments before it was supposed to take off from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, according to air traffic control audio posted online.

Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Freezing weather threatens streets in DC, Maryland, and Virginia

The expected freeze Friday evening is concerning for Maryland officials, so they're warning drivers to make sure they’re prepared. 

The expected freeze Friday evening is concerning for Maryland officials, so they're warning drivers to make sure they’re prepared. 

‘Tears of joy’: Southwest crew tracks down boy's lost stuffed tiger

‘Tears of joy’: Southwest crew tracks down boy's lost stuffed tiger

When the boy realized that he had accidentally left Tigey, his favorite stuffed animal, at Southwest's Nashville airport, he was "heartbroken,” the airline said.

When the boy realized that he had accidentally left Tigey, his favorite stuffed animal, at Southwest's Nashville airport, he was "heartbroken,” the airline said.

Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts

Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts

While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert

While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert

FAA investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a MAX 9 jet was made to design standards

FAA investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a MAX 9 jet was made to design standards

“This incident should have never happened and it cannot happen again,” the FAA said in a statement. “Boeing’s manufacturing practices need to comply with the high safety standards they’re legally accountable to meet.”

“This incident should have never happened and it cannot happen again,” the FAA said in a statement. “Boeing’s manufacturing practices need to comply with the high safety standards they’re legally accountable to meet.”

Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading

Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading

In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.

In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.

Boeing seeking federal safety exemption for its 737 Max airliner

Boeing seeking federal safety exemption for its 737 Max airliner

Boeing wants an exemption from federal safety standards for an anti-icing system on its new, smaller version of the 737 Max airliner.

Boeing wants an exemption from federal safety standards for an anti-icing system on its new, smaller version of the 737 Max airliner.

State Department announces faster passport processing

State Department announces faster passport processing

Passport processing times are back to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department said Monday.

Passport processing times are back to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department said Monday.