FAA asks airlines to inspect earlier generation of Boeing 737s after mid-flight blowout
The FAA issued a new safety alert telling operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to “visually inspect mid-exit door plugs" after one blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month.
Airplane passenger becomes stuck inside bathroom for nearly entire flight after door malfunction: report
SpiceJet crew reportedly slipped the passenger a note saying 'Do not panic.'
American Airlines flight attendant accused of recording minors using aircraft bathrooms: DOJ
Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, is accused of attempting to record a 14-year-old female passenger as she used the lavatory on the aircraft, according to the DOJ.
Officials say 40 Boeing jets were inspected as probe continues into midair blowout
An Alaska Airlines Max 9 was forced to make an emergency landing on Jan. 5 after a panel called a door plug blew out of the side of the plane after takeoff from Portland, Oregon.
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
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing for 'waking nightmare'
A door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out mid-flight, causing a rapid depressurization
TSA snagged record 6,737 guns in 2023: Here are the top 10 airports
TSA says 93% of the firearms found this year were loaded.
American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets
The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.
US flight cancellations fall to lowest level in at least 10 years
Meanwhile, 2023 was the busiest-ever year for air travel, officials said.
Boeing under scrutiny again after plane blowout: What's next
Alaska returned 18 of its 65 737 Max 9 aircraft to service on Saturday following inspections, but then re-grounded them hours later after learning more work may be needed.
FAA temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 planes after panel blows out mid-flight
Passengers recalled the terrifying moments when an Alaska Airlines plane window and piece of fuselage blew out mid-flight, causing a child's shirt to be ripped off and forcing an emergency landing.
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.
The world's most on-time airlines and airports, including those in the US, report shows
One international airport in the United States was named No. 1 as the world’s most punctual, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review for 2023.
Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine
A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.
Passengers attempt to celebrate NYE twice on time traveling flight but land in wrong year
Travelers attempting to “time travel” in an effort to ring in 2024 twice were hit with an unfortunate reality of flying.
Teen flying alone on Frontier Airlines ends up in Puerto Rico instead of Cleveland
The teen's father said Frontier Airlines would've known it was the wrong flight had they scanned his son's boarding pass.
Airlines asked to inspect Boeing 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt
The FAA said it is "closely monitoring" the inspections.