JetBlue Airways plans to open its first airport lounges as part of a plan to get more business from premium travelers

Hong Kong's air safety authority has found that a defect in an engine component of a Cathay Pacific Airways Airbus A350 that forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to Hong Kong could have caused “extensive damage” to the aircraft

Alaska Airlines is closing its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines

Air Canada and the union representing its pilots have come to terms on a labor agreement that is likely to prevent a shutdown of Canada’s largest airline

The FAA and NTSB are looking into the cause of planes near collisions at the Nashville International Airport and Atlanta.

An Alaska Airlines plane had to abruptly abort takeoff after a Southwest jet crossed in front of it.

The pilots applied the brakes to avoid hitting a Southwest Airlines jet on a runway at Tennessee's Nashville International Airport on Thursday.

Pilot Emily Wiprud spoke out to CBS News about the moment the door plug blew off her aircraft in January.

A social media trend has travelers snapping photos of their artfully arranged TSA bins and sharing their airport tray aesthetics.

A Delta jet clipped a smaller plane on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday, tearing the tail off the smaller plane, officials said.

A plane clipped a second plane on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Tuesday morning, tearing the tail off the smaller plane.

The Tokyo-bound plane was taxiing for takeoff when its wingtip hit the Endeavor flight on Tuesday morning. No one was hurt, but the cause of the incident is under investigation.

Southwest Airlines will revamp its board and the chairman will retire next year, but it intends to stick with CEO Robert Jordan

The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have earned

An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was diverted due to an unruly first-class passenger.

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has grounded some of its Airbus A350 aircraft due to an issue with the fuel nozzle inside the engine that caused the engine to fail mid-flight.

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson is sharing his side of the story after he was removed from a flight in restraints for allegedly attempting to crash a passenger jet.

Joe Emerson, the pilot who attempted to shut down the engines of an in-flight Alaska Airlines plane, shares his story with ABC News.

The off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash a plane with 83 people on board tells his story.

Alaska Airlines is looking to make its second acquisition in under a decade, this time with Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.

The flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Windsor Locks, Connecticut, diverted to Raleigh. Passengers say they heard a loud boom followed by a strong smell of something burning.

The families of the 62 victims of the crash are gathering in Sao Paolo, as officials work to identify the victims.

A new alert for vacation scams has been issued as the second half of summer kicks off.

All 61 people on board were killed when the plane just seemed to fall out of the sky.

There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred, the airline Voepass said.

Authorities have confirmed that there were no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 61 people crashed in Brazil on Friday.

The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound for Guarulhos Airport, near Sao Paulo, the Brazilian airline VoePass said.

An American Airlines passenger accepted multiple travel vouchers after an overbooked flight to extend her trip.

Crew members describe the chaos on the flight, with the pilot not even knowing there was a hole in the plane. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.

Newly released documents describe the chaotic moments after the door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, as the NTSB holds a two-day hearing into the matter.

Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland after declaring a midflight emergency due to a hydraulic issue and possible loss of steering. The jet's front tire visibly shook during the runway taxi.

Top Boeing executives are being confronted with evidence and witness testimony during two days of hearings examining breakdowns that led to the midair blowout.

The flight was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport "out of an abundance of caution" after the crew reported a lighting strike after departure.

Spirit Airlines announced new fare classes and perks for passengers including bigger seats, free drinks and priority check-in lanes.

Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired prominent litigator David Boies to help seek damages against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.

A Delta Airlines flight was taxiing for takeoff when it hit the tail of another plane that was parked and waiting for departure at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Old and slow safety videos on planes are becoming a thing of the past as some airlines are creating big-budget productions to get passengers to pay attention to safety instructions.

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari joins ABC News Live with her client Vahe to discuss his in-flight incident and subsequent fine from the FAA.

The company's chief executive speaks out as the FAA takes a closer look at the airline and says he will end the airline's open seating policy.

CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is committed to safety as the FAA announces a new audit of the company. ABC's Lionel Moise reports.

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its open seating policy. It will begin rolling out assigned seating and premium seat options beginning next year.

The commercial airline has decided to begin assigning seats. This is the first time their passengers will be assigned seats before arriving at the airport.

The airline made the announcement Thursday and cited customers' complaints about its open seating as one reason for the change.

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights.

An escalator at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport caught fire Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told ABC News.

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.

Families speak out amid continued air travel chaos with Delta Air Lines, now being investigated by the Transportation Department.

The major Delta flight disruptions are now in their sixth day, leaving many passengers stranded at airports. The airline issued an apology Wednesday morning.

Over 10,000 Delta flights were canceled and another 45,000 delayed, resulting in lost luggage. WCVB reporter Todd Kazakiewich gives more details.