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October 30, 2024 at 7:32 PM

What to know about new policy on automatic refunds for canceled flights

What to know about the new Department of Transportation rules for airlines issuing refunds for cancellations and major changes.
October 30, 2024 at 7:32 PM
In this July 19, 2024, file photo, flight information is seen on a display screen at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C.
October 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM

American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line
October 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM
FILE - An American Airlines jetliner rumbles down a runway at Denver International Airport, Jan. 16, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
October 23, 2024 at 3:22 PM

American Airlines cracks down on line-cutting passengers at the gate

American is testing technology that would give what they call an “audible signal” when someone tries to board early and tells the gate agent which group they should be boarding with.
October 23, 2024 at 3:22 PM
VIDEO: American Airlines cracks down on line-cutting passengers at the gate
October 23, 2024 at 1:38 PM

American Airlines tests new technology to crack down on boarding zones

American Airlines is testing a new technology that would crack down on passengers boarding in the wrong group ahead of the holiday travel rush.
October 23, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Travelers in the American Airlines check-in area at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, Oct. 21, 2024.
October 23, 2024 at 1:18 PM

US fines American Airlines $50M over mishandling of disabled passengers

The U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period
October 23, 2024 at 1:18 PM
FILE - An American Airlines jet taxis at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
October 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Airport sparks debate with introduction of 'hug time' limit

An airport in New Zealand is asking travelers to limit their "hug times" in order to reduce congestion.
October 22, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Dunedin Airport in New Zealand is introducing a three-minute “hug time” limit at the airport’s drop-off zone.
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM

FAA investigates close call in the sky

A single engine Cessna and an American Airlines passenger jet came within 400 feet of each other at Austin Airport.
October 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
VIDEO: NTSB investigates close call in the sky 
October 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Airbus to lay off 2,500 as it tries to turn around its space and defense division

European aircraft maker and Boeing rival Airbus said it's laying off 2,500 workers as it tries to turnaround its struggling defense and space division
October 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
FILE - A Lufthansa Airbus takes off at Frankfurt Airport above other passenger aircraft of the airline, Germany, Monday, March 23, 2020. (Arne Dedert/dpa via AP, File)
October 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM

FAA opens audit into runway incursions at 45 US airports

The decision comes after a series of near-miss incidents at some of the nation’s busiest airports.
October 16, 2024 at 2:41 PM
VIDEO: FAA opens audit into runway incursions at 45 US airports
October 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight, prompting emergency landing at JFK

Capt. İlçehin Pehlivan "lost consciousness" flying from Seattle to Istanbul.
October 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft lands at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, September 17, 2024.
October 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Turkish Airlines jet makes emergency landing at JFK after pilot dies mid-air

The plane was flying from Seattle to Istanbul when it was diverted to New York City for an emergency landing after "one of the pilots suffered a medical emergency," according to the FAA.
October 10, 2024 at 2:36 PM
VIDEO: Turkish Airlines jet makes emergency landing at JFK after pilot dies mid-air
October 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in NY after pilot dies midflight

The plane was traveling from Seattle to Istanbul when Capt. İlçehin Pehlivan lost consciousness, the airline said. He died before it landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport early Wednesday.
October 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM
VIDEO: Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in NY after pilot dies midflight
October 9, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Florida airports shut down ahead of Milton

The Tampa, Fort Myers, Sarasota and Orlando airports are among those closing until Hurricane Milton passes over the state, officials said.
October 9, 2024 at 2:11 PM
VIDEO: Florida airports shut down ahead of Milton
October 8, 2024 at 1:29 AM

Authorities investigate after Frontier flight catches fire during emergency landing

The flight from San Diego to Las Vegas was in the process of landing on Saturday when the pilots detected smoke, the airline said. All passengers and crew were evacuated safely.
October 8, 2024 at 1:29 AM
VIDEO: Authorities investigate after Frontier flight catches fire during emergency landing
October 6, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Flames erupt from Frontier Airlines plane after hard landing in Las Vegas

The Frontier Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas when the pilots detected smoke and declared an emergency, according to Frontier.
October 6, 2024 at 1:51 PM
VIDEO: Flames erupt from Frontier Airlines plane after hard landing in Las Vegas
October 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Frontier Airlines jet appears to catch on fire while landing at Las Vegas airport

The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew were evacuated.
October 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Frontier Flight 1326 made a rough landing with flames sparking from the wheels Saturday afternoon at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
1 month ago

Video shows American Airlines passengers intervene in violent "altercation"

Video shows passengers and crew intervening to move a woman away from an allegedly violent man she was traveling with. Witnesses claimed he grabbed her very hard. He claimed self-defense in the video.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Video shows American Airlines passengers intervene in violent "altercation"
1 month ago

Airlines, cruises prepare for Hurricane Helene: Latest travel updates

Airlines and cruise lines have canceled some routes and updated itineraries as a result of Hurricane Helene that is set to hit Florida and the Southeast.
1 month ago
Waves from the Gulf of Mexico crash on shore as Hurricane Helene churns offshore on September 26, 2024 in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines and Southwest planes have close call at Nashville airport
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines plane aborts takeoff to avoid potential collision
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines pilot describes moment when door plug blew off plane
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Tulsa International Airport participates in the viral airport tray trend.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Delta plane clips smaller jet on Atlanta runway
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Delta flight tears off plane's tail on Atlanta airport taxiway
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Cathay Pacific grounds Airbus jet
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off engines shares story
2 months 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.
2 months ago
Joe and Sarah Emerson speak with ABC News.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pilot accused of trying to crash Alaska Airlines flight speaks out
2 months 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.
2 months ago
A Hawaiian Airlines airplane takes off near an Alaska Airlines airplane at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dec. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.
2 months 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after reports of an odor in cabin
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Black box recovered for deadly Brazilian plane crash
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: What to know about airline impersonation scams
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger plane plummets to the ground in Brazil
3 months 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.
3 months ago
Aerial view of the site where a Voepass airline plane crashed, in Vinhedo, Brazil, Aug. 9 2024.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: 61 passenger, crew plane crashed in Brazil, resulting in loss of all on board
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger plane carrying 62 people crashes in Brazil
3 months 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.
3 months ago
Susan Berry documented her extended Italy trip thanks to accepting American Airlines travel vouchers.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO:  New insight into airliner’s door panel blowout
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Hydraulic system failure forces Alaska Airlines flight make emergency landing
3 months 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: NTSB shares evidence on Alaska Airlines door blowout
3 months 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.
3 months ago
Landing at Boston Logan Airport stock photo
3 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.
3 months ago
A Spirit Airlines commercial airliner flies after taking off from Las Vegas International Airport, Feb. 8, 2024, in Las Vegas.
3 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.
3 months ago
A Delta Air Lines 767 airplane takes off in Frankfurt, Germany.
3 months ago

Delta to seek compensation for tech outage

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Delta to seek compensation for tech outage
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Investigation after Delta wing makes contact with parked plane
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Airlines creating flashier and more engaging safety videos