American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines
Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.
Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.
FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents.
Frontier Airlines handing out matching miles for student loan debts
The start of student loan payments is rapidly approaching.
The start of student loan payments is rapidly approaching.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Airline’s chief health officer detailed new capabilities ‘above and beyond’ FAA requirements.
Southwest is limiting service that lets passengers buy better spot in boarding line
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
Federal proposal aims to increase back seat buckling with new warning system
The federal government announced a new proposed rule Monday, aimed at getting people to buckle up even when they’re in the back seat of a car.
The federal government announced a new proposed rule Monday, aimed at getting people to buckle up even when they’re in the back seat of a car.
United Airlines pilot charged after ax attack on airport parking gate
A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.
A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.
New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Malaysia Airlines passenger arrested after 'emergency' forces plane to turn around mid-flight
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
Dog abandoned at Pittsburgh airport after owner learns it needs crate to fly
Pennsylvania police are expecting charges to be filed.
Pennsylvania police are expecting charges to be filed.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
Spirit to ground 7 planes over engine issue: 'Disappointing development'
Some of RTX's Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines require inspection
Some of RTX's Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines require inspection
United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine
United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.
United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.
New Frontier Airlines policy requires flyers to drop-off checked bag 60 minutes before flight
Reaction to Frontier's new stricter bag policy has been mixed.
Reaction to Frontier's new stricter bag policy has been mixed.
Why are gas prices going up? Blame the heat and production cuts
Gas prices in the U.S. are continuing to rise this summer, creating another money headache for Americans. Here's a few factors that are causing the price jump.
Gas prices in the U.S. are continuing to rise this summer, creating another money headache for Americans. Here's a few factors that are causing the price jump.
Frontier launches monthly all-you-can-fly pass, but there's a catch
The new monthly Frontier pass is a spinoff of the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall and Winter Pass.
The new monthly Frontier pass is a spinoff of the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall and Winter Pass.
Small plane lands in ocean off crowded New Hampshire beach
A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.
A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.
Kentucky woman describes Allegiant flight that was forced to take 'evasive actions' to avoid incoming jet
An Allegiant Air flight took a terrifying turn after it was forced to make a sudden 600 feet climb to avoid a collision with an oncoming private jet.
An Allegiant Air flight took a terrifying turn after it was forced to make a sudden 600 feet climb to avoid a collision with an oncoming private jet.