Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots amid lower off-season demand
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
Southwest Airlines passengers report near-miss collision on flight from Burbank to Las Vegas
Passengers said the pilot of a Southwest Airlines flight had to "dive aggressively" in order to avoid a midair collision over Burbank.
Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
How a weaker dollar will impact US vacationers
The dollar's 10% decline against foreign currencies in 2025 will stretch American travelers' budgets despite cheaper airfare.
Caribbean police work to ID body found during search for missing American
Brian Tarrence of New York went missing June 25 while vacationing with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said.
Air India crash report: Fuel was cut off to plane seconds after takeoff
The Air India plane that crashed last month had its engine fuel cut off shortly after takeoff, something aviation experts say is “absolutely bizarre.”
Inside the shoe bomb plot that changed airport security – and why the rule is now ending
After nearly two decades of shuffling barefoot through airport security lines, American travelers can finally leave their shoes on.
TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
Southwest installs 'third set of eyes' in cockpit to boost safety
The program is called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" and it is designed to help pilots respond on the tarmac.
Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot
Jay Lyons, who recently helped with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, leaves behind two young daughters.
American Airlines flights resume after system outage
American Airlines flights have resumed after a system outage grounded flights.
NTSB: Multiple system failures led to Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration could have done more to ensure the safety of the Boeing 737 Max.
American travelers should know escape routes at transit hubs after Iran strikes, security expert warns
A former Secret Service agent shares crucial guidance on situational awareness following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
NTSB issues urgent safety bulletin about engines found in some Boeing 737 Max jets
Bird strikes triggered engine damage on Boeing 737 Max planes that sent smoke into the cockpit and cabin.
JetBlue to cut flights as carrier says 'unlikely' to break even in 2025 due to weaker travel demand
JetBlue is also trying to boost efficiency among its leadership by combining or restructuring certain roles.
Southwest adds 'powerful' cockpit alert system to detect runway danger
Southwest Airlines is in the process of outfitting all of its Boeing 737 planes with new technology aimed to improve safety on runways.
Biggest plane crashes in recent world history
A string of crashes this year has brought attention to air travel, which remains overwhelmingly safe. Here are some of the most recent details.
Bedbug outbreak at Vegas hotels sparks multiple guest lawsuits
Bedbug infestations at two locations in Las Vegas have sparked legal action after four travelers reported severe "injuries."
Lone survivor: What we know about the only man to survive the Air India crash
An Indian man traveling to London with his brother was the only person to survive an Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people.
Skydiving plane crashes in Tennessee with 20 people on board
A skydiving plane carrying 20 people crashed soon after taking off in Tennessee Sunday.