Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
‘Raise your hand’: Passengers vote to kick woman off Frontier Airlines flight
Video footage of the incident has gone viral on social media with more than 7 million views.
Video footage of the incident has gone viral on social media with more than 7 million views.
US proposing new rules for airline cancellations, flight delays
President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.
President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.
Delta flight from Detroit diverted due to 'unruly' passenger
Delta Flight 134 diverted to Boston Logan International Airport just before 9 p.m. Friday where the plane was met by law enforcement and the passenger taken off the flight.
Delta Flight 134 diverted to Boston Logan International Airport just before 9 p.m. Friday where the plane was met by law enforcement and the passenger taken off the flight.
Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville.
A New Jersey woman who intended to visit Florida claims that a gate change caused her to go to Jamaica instead of Jacksonville.
Collapse at Colorado resort pool leaves 6 hurt, 2 critically
There were 50 to 100 guests in the pool when the collapse occurred about 9:50 a.m. Saturday at the Gaylord Rockies resort near Denver International Airport, Aurora Fire Rescue said.
There were 50 to 100 guests in the pool when the collapse occurred about 9:50 a.m. Saturday at the Gaylord Rockies resort near Denver International Airport, Aurora Fire Rescue said.
22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Summer travel: FAA activates more direct routes to cut down on delays
The FAA says the new routes will save 40,000 miles of travel time annually.
The FAA says the new routes will save 40,000 miles of travel time annually.
JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights
The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.
The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.
No, Spirit Airlines wasn't using duct tape in online video. It was FAA-approved speed tape.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
Massachusetts State Police arrest passenger with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
Southwest Airlines resumes operations, lifts pause on departures after technology issues
The airline resumed its operations after nearly 800 flights were delayed.
The airline resumed its operations after nearly 800 flights were delayed.
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.