'Crazed' Thai Smile passenger rips plane's emergency exit door open before takeoff
A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.
Star Wars-themed plane added to United Airlines fleet to celebrate ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’
In anticipation for and celebration of the release of '“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” — the epic conclusion of the Skywalker saga — United Airlines is teaming up with the film franchise to add a Star Wars-themed plane to its fleet, which was unveiled Friday.
Guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel opens in South Florida
The world's first guitar-shaped hotel is set to open Thursday in South Florida.
Delta to hire 12,000 employees by 2020
Delta announced it will hire 12,000 employees by next year as it expand its operations.
'Drunk' Spirit Airlines passenger vomits on woman's hair, forces everyone to deplane
Every passenger was forced to deplane to allow the aircraft to be cleaned.
Norwegian Cruise Line passengers reportedly lash out at staff over canceled stops, broken toilets
Fed-up cruise passengers were recently filmed berating the staff of a Norwegian Cruise Line ship after it was reportedly forced to miss multiple stops during its 14-day excursion to Iceland.
Delta flies 120 girls to NASA with all-women crew in bid to inspire female aviators
Delta celebrated International Girls in Aviation Day on Sunday with its fifth annual Women Inspiring our Next Generation (WING) Flight, which carried 120 girls ages 12 to 18 from Salt Lake City to NASA in Houston.
Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
British Airways cancels ‘nearly 100 percent’ of flights as pilots go on strike
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
MDTA releases plans to reduce traffic at Bay Bridge
Maryland drivers could soon see some relief at the Bay Bridge.
Family claims Alaska Airlines ‘lost’ unaccompanied daughter, 13, during layover
Two furious parents claim that Alaska Airlines recently “lost” track of their 13-year-old daughter during a layover in San Francisco, though they had paid an unaccompanied-minor fee for the teen’s trip.
Teen with measles may have exposed guests at Disneyland, California Adventure, health officials warn
A teenage girl with measles visited Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks this month and may have exposed other park-goers to the disease, Orange County health officials said Friday.
Passenger forgets snake at TSA checkpoint, officials say
Snakes have apparently moved off planes and into airports.
Computers coming back online after system issue impacts US Customs nationwide
A computer issue impacted US Customs nationwide Friday evening, according to an announcement at Dulles International Airport and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Miniature horses allowed to fly as service animals, Department of Transportation announces
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced that miniature horses are still officially allowed to fly as service animals in all cabins of commercial planes, in a statement aiming to define the guidelines regarding protections for emotional support and psychiatric service cats, dogs and the tiny equines.
‘Hey kids, we are gonna die!’: Man arrested after he allegedly stood up, yelled at children on plane
An Oklahoma man was arrested on drunkenness and terrorism charges after he allegedly yelled, “Hey kids, we are gonna die!” on a plane while it was taxiing on the runway Monday.
Connectivity restored for Delta check-ins at Reagan National Airport
Officials say an “internet connectivity issue” was responsible for check-in problems that caused long lines for Delta customers at Reagan National Airport on Tuesday.
International travelers are taking fewer trips to the US, downtrend predicted to last until 2022
The United States has faced a lull in international visits in recent years, and a new report from the U.S. Travel Association reveals that the downturn will likely persist until 2022.
Frontier flight attendant helps calm crying baby: 'Mom looked like she could've used a well-deserved break'
Feeling fussy and out of sorts? Try booking a Frontier Airlines flight when this guy is working.
Air Canada blasted for allegedly asking girl, 12, to remove hijab before boarding
Air Canada is under fire after an employee allegedly asked a young girl in a hijab to remove her headscarf after the 12-year-old reportedly passed through airport security ahead of a flight from San Francisco to Canada, the girl’s older sister claims.