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- Sep 12, 3:18 PM ET
Plane passengers see flames after bird strike
A Canadian airline jet hit up to four geese at high speed on its takeoff roll, causing flames, but the plane landed safely.
Sep 12, 3:18 PM ET
- Sep 9, 5:53 PM ET
13,000 passengers stranded for days after French airline declares bankruptcy
Thousands of passengers are stranded after French airline Azur Aigle declared bankruptcy.
Sep 9, 5:53 PM ET
- Sep 6, 4:50 PM ET
American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging plane's navigation system
An American Airlines mechanic has a court hearing Friday after being charged with sabotaging a plane's navigation system just before takeoff in Miami.
Sep 6, 4:50 PM ET
- Sep 6, 5:28 AM ET
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight
An American Airlines mechanic is accused of sabotaging a flight over stalled union contract negotiations
Sep 6, 5:28 AM ET
- Aug 25, 10:10 PM ET
Southwest Airlines worker greets travelers with welcome song
The gate agent sang to the tune of “The Golden Girls” theme as passengers arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Aug 25, 10:10 PM ET
- Aug 23, 4:10 PM ET
Hawaiian Airlines plane makes emergency landing due to smoke in the cabin; 7 hospitalized
The passenger jet was flying from Oakland to Honolulu.
Aug 23, 4:10 PM ET
- Aug 23, 2:59 PM ET
7 hospitalized after smoke fills crowded flight
Hawaiian Airlines said a seal failed in the aircraft's left engine, causing oil to leak on hot parts of the engine and air conditioning pressurization system.
Aug 23, 2:59 PM ET
- Aug 23, 4:10 AM ET
18-hour delay for LA-bound passengers flying from New York
Passengers were offered pillows and blankets; Delta said it has offered fliers travel vouchers, air miles or a gift card on top of its apology.
Aug 23, 4:10 AM ET
- Aug 19, 6:25 PM ET
Doctor says American Airlines targeted her due to race, curvy figure
Tisha Rowe, a family physician, said the incident unfolded on June 30.
Aug 19, 6:25 PM ET
- Aug 17, 1:08 PM ET
Nationwide outage at US custom stalls arrivals at major airports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says its computers are back online after a temporary outage with its processing systems caused massive delays.
Aug 17, 1:08 PM ET
- Aug 15, 11:29 PM ET
Man who chronicled 'private jet' experience never flew on plane: Airlines
Vincent Peone's video went viral after he claimed to be the only customer on a Delta Airlines flight last week. However, he never actually fly on the plane.
Aug 15, 11:29 PM ET - Aug 14, 7:09 PM ET
Woman sues American Airlines, claims emotional support dog was locked in aircraft restroom
The passenger, Avigail Diveroli, said the dog helps her battle severe anxiety.
Aug 14, 7:09 PM ET - Aug 9, 5:08 PM ET
Flight attendant charged with being intoxicated after passengers raise alarm
A flight attendant on a United Express flight from Chicago to South Bend has been charged with being intoxicated after passengers raised alarms.
Aug 9, 5:08 PM ET - Aug 9, 2:49 PM ET
Flight attendant charged with being intoxicated
Passengers aboard a United Express flight raised alarms and one tweeted a video appearing to show the flight attendant slumped over in her seat.
Aug 9, 2:49 PM ET - Aug 8, 11:48 PM ET
Drunk flight attendant passes out during flight
An airline is investigating an incident in which the lone attendant on a flight from Chicago to South Bend last week was detained by police after passenger complaints that she seemed intoxicated.
Aug 8, 11:48 PM ET - Aug 8, 5:46 AM ET
British Airways computer glitches leave thousands stranded
The airline was forced to cancel more than 100 flights in and out of London's three major airports after an issue with the check-in systems.
Aug 8, 5:46 AM ET - Aug 6, 7:30 PM ET
United Airlines pilot arrested for suspected intoxication appears in court
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested suspected intoxication ahead of a flight from Scotland to the U.S. One has since been released and another appeared in court.
Aug 6, 7:30 PM ET - Aug 6, 12:59 AM ET
British Airways flight forced to land because of smoke in the cabin
The plane was flying from London to Spain; some passengers had to use the emergency slides to escape but no injuries were reported.
Aug 6, 12:59 AM ET - Aug 6, 12:09 AM ET
2 United pilots accused of being over alcohol limit before flight
The two men, ages 61 and 45, were arrested prior to the flight from Glasgow, Scotland, to the U.S.; the flight was then canceled.
Aug 6, 12:09 AM ET - Jul 31, 7:14 PM ET
Southwest Airlines flight attendant filmed lying inside overhead compartment
A Southwest flight attendant was filmed attempting to make the boarding process a little less mundane by climbing into the overhead bin.
Jul 31, 7:14 PM ET - Jul 26, 4:54 PM ET
Passenger who filmed dancing American Airlines employee calls his moves 'pure joy'
An American Airlines worker was seen spinning and skipping near some luggage carts on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport.
Jul 26, 4:54 PM ET - Jul 25, 12:10 PM ET
Wife hits husband on plane with laptop, video shows
The couple was eventually removed from the flight, police said.
Jul 25, 12:10 PM ET - Jul 25, 5:03 AM ET
Dramatic video shows wife smacking husband with his own laptop
According to police, the couple got into a verbal dispute over the woman's alleged drinking.
Jul 25, 5:03 AM ET - Jul 24, 12:06 PM ET
Airplanes may be getting a middle seat upgrade
The dreaded middle seat may be getting an upgrade with a new FAA-approved design featuring a wider seat and more elbow room.
Jul 24, 12:06 PM ET - Jul 22, 11:35 AM ET
Lufthansa, BA suspend flights to Cairo
At least two European airlines -- Germany's Lufthansa and British Airlines -- have suspended flights to Cairo for seven days on unspecified security "precautions."
Jul 22, 11:35 AM ET - Jul 21, 5:57 AM ET
Southwest planes collide on Nashville airport tarmac
Two Southwest Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac of Nashville International Airport
Jul 21, 5:57 AM ET - Jul 21, 5:57 AM ET
Southwest planes collide on Nashville airport tarmac
Two Southwest Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac of Nashville International Airport
Jul 21, 5:57 AM ET - Jul 17, 3:28 PM ET
Relatives of victims mark 5th anniversary of MH17 downing
The names of all 298 passengers and crew killed in 2014 will be read out.
Jul 17, 3:28 PM ET - Jul 17, 12:29 AM ET
Videos capture plane crash near Dallas that killed 10
NTSB investigators said they could hear a crew member on the cockpit voice recording mentioning a problem with the aircraft's left engine before the crash.
Jul 17, 12:29 AM ET - Jul 15, 12:30 AM ET
American Airlines extends Boeing plane flight cancellations
American Airlines says it will keep the Boeing 737 Max plane off its schedule until Nov. 3, which is two months longer than it had planned
Jul 15, 12:30 AM ET - Jul 12, 9:23 PM ET
Sudden turbulence that injured dozens is hard to predict
37 people were injured, nine seriously.
Jul 12, 9:23 PM ET - Jul 12, 2:38 PM ET
Dozens of passengers injured in severe plane turbulence
Passengers' injuries forced the pilots of a Sydney-bound Air Canada jet carrying 284 people to change course and fly 600 miles back to Hawaii.
Jul 12, 2:38 PM ET - Jul 12, 4:17 AM ET
Severe turbulence injuries
An Air Canada flight travelling from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia encountered un-forecasted and sudden turbulence approximately two hours past Hawaii, and subsequently diverted to Honolulu.
Jul 12, 4:17 AM ET - Jul 12, 12:48 AM ET
Severe injuries caused by turbulence on Air Canada flight
Air Canada says about 35 passengers have been injured after a flight from Vancouver to Sydney encountered turbulence at 36,000 feet.
Jul 12, 12:48 AM ET - Jul 11, 6:25 PM ET
Woman wearing romper on American Airlines flight asked to get off plane
Dr. Trisha Rowe, who was traveling with her young son, was asked to depart a flight from Jamaica to Miami for wearing a romper.
Jul 11, 6:25 PM ET - Jul 11, 3:08 PM ET
Judge toughens order against American Airlines mechanics
A federal judge imposes tougher conditions on workers whom American Airlines accuses of conducting an illegal work slowdown
Jul 11, 3:08 PM ET - Jul 11, 2:11 PM ET
Airline apologizes to 'humiliated' doctor asked to cover her outfit with blanket
She said she couldn't board her flight without putting on a jacket.
Jul 11, 2:11 PM ET - Jul 11, 11:55 AM ET
Doctor says airline targeted her due to race, curvy figure
Tisha Rowe, a family physician, claims an American Airlines flight attended asked her to deplane and ordered her to cover herself as she flew to Miami with her 8-year-old son.
Jul 11, 11:55 AM ET - Jul 10, 11:48 PM ET
Airline plans to hire diversity officer after passenger clothing flap
A family doctor and her 8-year-old son were returning from vacation when she says a flight attendant humiliated her because of what she was wearing.
Jul 10, 11:48 PM ET - Jul 10, 11:47 AM ET
Video shows moments before plane's emergency landing
A passenger video from a Baltimore-bound Delta flight showed part of the plane rattling around one of its engines.
Jul 10, 11:47 AM ET - Jul 8, 1:49 PM ET
British Airways faces $229 million fine over data breach
The fine is equivalent to 1.5% of the airline's annual turnover.
Jul 8, 1:49 PM ET - Jul 3, 8:40 AM ET
Airline apologizes after placing unaccompanied 14-year-old on flight to wrong country
Airline said it apologized to family after 14-year-old was accidentally placed on the wrong flight to the wrong country.
Jul 3, 8:40 AM ET - Jul 2, 11:48 PM ET
Airline apologizes to family after teen put on wrong plane
A United Airlines employee apparently did not realize that the 14-year-old's flight to Sweden had been moved to another gate and put him on a plane to Germany.
Jul 2, 11:48 PM ET - Jul 2, 10:17 PM ET
Mom upset with United Airlines after son is placed on the wrong flight
The 14-year-old boy was traveling alone from North Carolina to Sweden, but was put on a plane to Germany during a transfer at Newark Airport.
Jul 2, 10:17 PM ET - Jun 30, 11:50 AM ET
Newark International Airport reopens after grounding flights for an hour
Newark Liberty Airport said is has reopened after halting all flights due to an "airport emergency" early Saturday.
Jun 30, 11:50 AM ET - Jun 29, 11:46 PM ET
A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Newark Airport
The flight reported hydraulic problems shortly after taking off from LaGuardia Airport.
Jun 29, 11:46 PM ET - Jun 27, 3:27 PM ET
Air India plane diverted to London's Stansted lands safely
The Air India Boeing 777 was flying from Mumbai to New York.
Jun 27, 3:27 PM ET - Jun 25, 1:26 PM ET
Singapore probes drones at airport that disrupted 63 flights
No details on the number of drones involved or the perpetrators are public.
Jun 25, 1:26 PM ET - Jun 22, 3:25 PM ET
Several airlines change flight routes after Iranian missile downs American drone
The FAA has banned U.S. flights over Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the incident earlier this week.
Jun 22, 3:25 PM ET - Jun 21, 11:40 AM ET
FAA prohibits flights over Iran as tensions rise
The FAA announced the decision, called a notice-to-airman, or NOTAM, alert, late Thursday.
Jun 21, 11:40 AM ET