OSHA fines American Airlines subsidiary $15k after worker gets sucked into plane engine, dies
OSHA fined an American Airlines subsidiary more than $15,000 after a ground crew worker died when she was sucked into an airplane engine in Alabama.
Duckworth rips Sinema proposal for lowering airline pilot qualifications: 'Blood on your hands'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth condemned an amendment by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, saying it will weaken requirements and produce less experienced airline pilots.
JetBlue unveils new aircraft paint design to 'stand out' among other airlines
JetBlue is launching a new standard airplane paint design "that goes all-in on the company’s namesake color." The airline plans to introduce the design on all of its aircraft.
11-year-old girl on Turkish Airlines flight dies after falling ill, company says
An 11-year-old girl died after becoming unconscious while traveling on a Turkish Airlines flight to the U.S., which made an emergency landing in Hungary.
Congress considers striking down Obama-era rule requiring airlines to advertise full price of flights
A bipartisan House committee proposed a bill that would strike down the Obama-era rule that requires airlines to advertise the full price of flights including taxes and other fees.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast, mid-Atlantic
American Airlines is allowing passengers to rebook flights without change fees because of wildfire smoke from Canada that is affecting airport operations.
FAA delays flights for 5 major US airports so far, as Canada wildfire smoke impacts visibility
The FAA announced flight delays at New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina, airports Thursday amid Canada's wildfires.
United Airlines pilots union moves closer to strike
The United Airlines pilots union has unanimously voted to authorize a strike vote, as pilots demand better pay and working conditions from United Airlines.
Korean man who opened plane door mid-flight 'wanted to get off quickly': report
The South Korean man who opened the emergency exit door of his plane mid-flight Friday told authorities he did it because was feeling claustrophobic.
Airlines ranked from best to worst in 2023 by The Points Guy: Where does your loyalty lie?
The Points Guy released a report of the best airlines in 2023 based on reliability, experience, costs and loyalty — see if your favorite made this year's list.
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg highlights 'real concern' over Tesla's Autopilot feature amid probe
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday the government holds "real concern" over how drivers interact with Tesla's Autopilot feature, which he emphasized does not let drivers be inactive behind the wheel
United Airlines CEO: Biden administration's travel compensation plan is 'bad public policy,' poses safety risk
United Airlines’ CEO speaks out against a Biden administration push to require airlines to pay passengers when there is a controllable airline cancelation or delay.
American Airlines, JetBlue partnership violates antitrust laws, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that American Airlines and JetBlue must end their partnership after a Justice Department lawsuit alleged that it amounted to a merger.
United Airlines pilots picket demanding wage increases as airlines threaten strike
United Airlines pilots are picketing at 10 major airports across the U.S. on Friday in support of union demands for better pay and conditions from the carrier.
Southwest pilots authorize a strike with decisive vote
Pilots for Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in attempt to apply pressure in contract negotiations, which focus on pay raises and schedule changes.
JetBlue launches new rewards system offering perks like early boarding, free alcoholic drink
JetBlue is rolling out a new loyalty rewards system tailored to customers who may not fly as frequently to give them access to perks like a free alcoholic beverage.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Passenger satisfaction for major U.S. carriers has fallen for a second year in a row mainly due to higher costs and fees, according to a J.D. Power study.
Department of Transportation to propose requirements for airlines to compensate stranded passengers
The Department of Transportation announced plans to require airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities when flights are delayed or canceled.
Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport
Frontier Airlines passenger Beverly Ellis-Hebard intended to fly from Philadelphia to Jacksonville, Florida, but a gate change mishap caused her to fly to Jamaica with no passport.
United Airlines to hire 15,000 in preparation for busy summer
United Airlines is preparing for an anticipated surge in summer travel passengers with an ambitious plan to hire 15,000 workers this year.