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September 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Alaska Airlines completes its acquisition of Hawaiian Air, which will remain a separate brand

Alaska Airlines is closing its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines
September 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
FILE - Alaska Airlines planes are shown parked at gates with Mount Rainier in the background on March 1, 2021, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
September 15, 2024 at 9:10 AM

Air Canada and pilots union reach a tentative agreement to avoid a shutdown

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
September 15, 2024 at 9:10 AM
FILE - Air Canada check-in screens are seen at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, May 16, 2020. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
September 15, 2024 at 2:18 AM

NTSB, FAA launch investigation into narrowly avoided collision at Nashville airport

The FAA and NTSB are looking into the cause of planes near collisions at the Nashville International Airport and Atlanta.
September 15, 2024 at 2:18 AM
An Alaska Airlines jet taking off in Nashville braked to a rapid stop on the runway to avoid a possible collision Thursday with a Southwest Airlines plane, and federal agencies are investigating the incident, Sept. 12, 2024.
September 13, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Alaska Airlines and Southwest planes have close call at Nashville airport

An Alaska Airlines plane had to abruptly abort takeoff after a Southwest jet crossed in front of it.
September 13, 2024 at 2:09 PM
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines and Southwest planes have close call at Nashville airport
September 12, 2024 at 11:35 PM

Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid potential collision

The pilots applied the brakes to avoid hitting a Southwest Airlines jet on a runway at Tennessee's Nashville International Airport on Thursday.
September 12, 2024 at 11:35 PM
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid potential collision
September 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Alaska Airlines pilot describes moment when door plug blew off plane

Pilot Emily Wiprud spoke out to CBS News about the moment the door plug blew off her aircraft in January.
September 12, 2024 at 2:11 PM
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines pilot describes moment when door plug blew off plane
September 11, 2024 at 10:21 PM

TSA weighs in on viral airport tray trend

A social media trend has travelers snapping photos of their artfully arranged TSA bins and sharing their airport tray aesthetics.
September 11, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Tulsa International Airport participates in the viral airport tray trend.
September 11, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Delta plane clips smaller jet on Atlanta runway

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.
September 11, 2024 at 5:19 PM
VIDEO: Delta plane clips smaller jet on Atlanta runway
September 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Delta flight clips another plane on taxiway, knocks off smaller plane's tail

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.
September 11, 2024 at 12:28 AM
An airplane with a damaged tail section is seen on the tarmac after a collision at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Sept. 10, 2024, in Atlanta.
September 11, 2024 at 12:25 AM

Delta flight tears off plane's tail on Atlanta airport taxiway

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.
September 11, 2024 at 12:25 AM
VIDEO: Delta flight tears off plane's tail on Atlanta airport taxiway
September 10, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Southwest Airlines shakes up its board under pressure from a big shareholder

Southwest Airlines will revamp its board and the chairman will retire next year, but it intends to stick with CEO Robert Jordan
September 10, 2024 at 3:26 PM
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet sits at a gate at the Tulsa International Airport Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Tulsa. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
September 6, 2024 at 1:18 AM

US government is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs

The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have earned
September 6, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Travelers use kiosks to check in for flights in the Delta Airlines ticketing area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
September 4, 2024 at 11:51 PM

American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping

An American Airlines flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was diverted due to an unruly first-class passenger.
September 4, 2024 at 11:51 PM
VIDEO: American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping
September 4, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Cathay Pacific grounds Airbus jet

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.
September 4, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Cathay Pacific grounds Airbus jet
1 month ago

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off engines shares story

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off engines shares story
1 month ago

Former pilot who tried to shut down aircraft engines in-flight shares his story

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

Pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight speaks out

The off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash a plane with 83 people on board tells his story.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight speaks out
1 month ago

What's next for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines merger, how it may impact customers

Alaska Airlines is looking to make its second acquisition in under a decade, this time with Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.
1 month ago
A Hawaiian Airlines airplane takes off near an Alaska Airlines airplane at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dec. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.
1 month ago

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after reports of an odor in cabin

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after reports of an odor in cabin
1 month ago

Black box recovered for deadly Brazilian plane crash

The families of the 62 victims of the crash are gathering in Sao Paolo, as officials work to identify the victims.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Black box recovered for deadly Brazilian plane crash
1 month ago

What to know about airline impersonation scams

A new alert for vacation scams has been issued as the second half of summer kicks off.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What to know about airline impersonation scams
1 month ago

Passenger plane plummets to the ground in Brazil

All 61 people on board were killed when the plane just seemed to fall out of the sky.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passenger plane plummets to the ground in Brazil
1 month ago

No survivors after plane carrying 61 people crashes in Brazil: Authorities

There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred, the airline Voepass said.
1 month ago
Aerial view of the site where a Voepass airline plane crashed, in Vinhedo, Brazil, Aug. 9 2024.
1 month ago

61 passenger, crew plane crashed in Brazil, resulting in loss of all on board

Authorities have confirmed that there were no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 61 people crashed in Brazil on Friday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 61 passenger, crew plane crashed in Brazil, resulting in loss of all on board
1 month ago

No survivors after plane carrying 62 people crashes in Brazil: Authorities

The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound for Guarulhos Airport, near Sao Paulo, the Brazilian airline VoePass said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passenger plane carrying 62 people crashes in Brazil
1 month ago

How travel vouchers extended Italy trip for 1 American Airlines passenger

An American Airlines passenger accepted multiple travel vouchers after an overbooked flight to extend her trip.
1 month ago
Susan Berry documented her extended Italy trip thanks to accepting American Airlines travel vouchers.
1 month ago

New insight into airliner’s door panel blowout

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  New insight into airliner’s door panel blowout
1 month ago

Newly released documents detail chaotic moments after Alaska door plug blowout

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.
1 month ago
This Jan. 7, 2024 file photo released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows an opening in the fuselage where a door plug fell from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, in Portland, Ore.
1 month ago

Hydraulic system failure forces Alaska Airlines flight make emergency landing

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Hydraulic system failure forces Alaska Airlines flight make emergency landing
1 month ago

NTSB shares evidence on Alaska Airlines door blowout

Top Boeing executives are being confronted with evidence and witness testimony during two days of hearings examining breakdowns that led to the midair blowout.
1 month ago
VIDEO: NTSB shares evidence on Alaska Airlines door blowout
1 month ago

International Delta flight struck by lightning diverted back to Boston: FAA

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.
1 month ago
Landing at Boston Logan Airport stock photo
2 months ago

Spirit Airlines adapts to stay afloat: What to know about new changes

Spirit Airlines announced new fare classes and perks for passengers including bigger seats, free drinks and priority check-in lanes.
2 months ago
A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.
2 months ago

Delta reportedly seeking potential damages from CrowdStrike, Microsoft

Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired prominent litigator David Boies to help seek damages against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
2 months ago
A Delta Air Lines 767 airplane takes off in Frankfurt, Germany.
2 months ago

Delta to seek compensation for tech outage

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Delta to seek compensation for tech outage
2 months ago

Investigation after Delta wing makes contact with parked plane

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Investigation after Delta wing makes contact with parked plane
2 months ago

Airlines creating flashier and more engaging safety videos

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Airlines creating flashier and more engaging safety videos
2 months ago

Passenger receives large fine after in-flight incident

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger receives large fine after in-flight incident
2 months ago

Southwest CEO addresses recent close calls

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Southwest CEO addresses recent close calls
2 months ago

Southwest CEO address safety scares

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Southwest CEO address safety scares
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines ending 53-year tradition

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its open seating policy. It will begin rolling out assigned seating and premium seat options beginning next year.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines ending 53-year tradition
2 months ago

Southwest airlines shaking things up

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Southwest airlines shaking things up
2 months ago

Southwest to offer assigned seating

The airline made the announcement Thursday and cited customers' complaints about its open seating as one reason for the change.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Southwest to offer assigned seating
2 months ago

Southwest Airlines does away with open seating, biggest change in 53 years

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights.
2 months ago
People line up based on boarding group numbers to board a Southwest Airlines flight at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Jan. 5, 2020, in Oakland, Calif.
2 months ago

9 injured in JFK airport escalator fire

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.
2 months ago
First responders at JFK International airport after an escalator fire, July 24, 2024.
2 months ago

Airline nightmare affects travelers

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Airline nightmare affects travelers
2 months ago

Frustrated Delta passengers speak out as DOT launches investigation

Families speak out amid continued air travel chaos with Delta Air Lines, now being investigated by the Transportation Department.
2 months ago
Travelers wait in line, as a flight board shows delays, on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on July 23, 2024 in Los Angeles.
2 months ago

Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown

The major Delta flight disruptions are now in their sixth day, leaving many passengers stranded at airports. The airline issued an apology Wednesday morning.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Travel nightmare for Delta passengers days after software meltdown
2 months ago

Delta Airlines still struggling 5 days after worldwide computer outage

Over 10,000 Delta flights were canceled and another 45,000 delayed, resulting in lost luggage. WCVB reporter Todd Kazakiewich gives more details.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Delta Airlines still struggling 5 days after worldwide computer outage
2 months ago

DOT to investigate Delta after CrowdStrike flight disruptions

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.
2 months ago
A Delta Air Lines jet leaves the gate, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
2 months ago

What to do if your flight is canceled

ABC News’ Gio Benitez breaks down what rights passengers have if an airline cancels or delays their flight.
2 months ago
VIDEO: What to do if your flight is canceled