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December 9, 2024 at 2:20 AM

Rescue after plane crash

A small plane on a long-distance training flight from Savannah, Georgia, went down Saturday near the Little Black River in South Carolina.
December 9, 2024 at 2:20 AM
VIDEO: Rescue after plane crash
December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Airline execs have turbulent hearing over fees on Capitol Hill

A Senate subcommittee grilled airline executives over the fees charged for early boarding, better seats and other inconveniences, voicing many travelers' frustrations.
December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Airline execs have turbulent hearing over fees on Capitol Hill
December 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Questions arise about stowaway found on Delta flight to Paris

New details on how a woman managed to sneak onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris have raised serious questions about security during the busy holiday travel season.
December 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Questions arise about stowaway found on Delta flight to Paris
December 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Stowaway discovered on board flight from New York to Paris

Amid the Thanksgiving travel rush, a stowaway was discovered Tuesday night onboard a Delta Air Lines flight out of JFK Airport in New York City headed to Paris.
December 4, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Delta airplanes sit on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Jan. 31, 2020, in New York.
December 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM

British Airways offers Christmas menus, gift wrapping and more festive fare

British Airways extends Christmas cheer from lounges to in-flight offerings with traditional holiday meals, gifting and more.
December 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
A Christmas turkey dinner in World Traveller is enjoyed with a can of BrewDog's Hoppy Christmas IPA.
December 3, 2024 at 5:54 PM

New video shows alleged stowaway who was discovered on flight to Paris

New video footage shows a Delta crewmember questioning the woman after she allegedly snuck onto a flight from JFK to Paris last week.
December 3, 2024 at 5:54 PM
VIDEO: New video shows alleged stowaway who was discovered on flight to Paris
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Flight attendants fail breathalyzer before flight

Two Delta flight attendants were removed from their flight after failing a breathalyzer test in Amsterdam, officials said.
December 2, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Delta Air Lines aircraft at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Aug. 14, 2023, in Roissy-en-France, France.
December 2, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Southwest will prepare cabins for landing 10 minutes earlier than before

Southwest Airlines flight crews will begin preparing passenger cabins for landing at 10,000 feet, 10 minutes earlier than before.
December 2, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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December 2, 2024 at 3:42 PM

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in single day. That's a record

Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday are setting a record
December 2, 2024 at 3:42 PM
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Southwest Airlines to begin early landing prep

The airline announced that crews will start wrapping up in-flight service earlier in an attempt to prevent injuries.
December 2, 2024 at 3:15 PM
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines to begin early landing prep
December 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Urgent investigation after stowaway boards Delta flight

French officials tell ABC News that the woman who allegedly snuck onto a Delta Airlines international flight is a Russian national who did not have valid travel documents to enter the country.
December 2, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Urgent investigation after stowaway boards Delta flight
December 2, 2024 at 11:09 AM

Investigation continues for stowaway woman undetected at JFK Airport to Paris

ABC's Reena Roy with the latest details on the woman the French officials are saying is a "Russian National" that boarded a Delta Air Lines flight from New York to Paris without a ticket last week.
December 2, 2024 at 11:09 AM
VIDEO: Investigation continues for stowaway woman undetected at JFK Airport to Paris
November 29, 2024 at 10:19 PM

FAA reports record number of flights for Thanksgiving so far

Airlines are seeing record travel numbers for Thanksgiving this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
November 29, 2024 at 10:19 PM
A plane is seen in an undated stock photo.
November 28, 2024 at 8:50 AM

United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage

The airline is citing delays at its Newark hub saying more than 348,000 passengers have been disrupted by delays since the start of November due to the air traffic controller shortage.
November 28, 2024 at 8:50 AM
VIDEO: United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage
November 27, 2024 at 11:16 PM

New details on alleged unruly passenger

New video shows an unruly passenger disrupting a flight from Paris to Atlanta, causing the flight to divert and land in Dublin.
November 27, 2024 at 11:16 PM
New details on alleged unruly passenger
November 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM

FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies

More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, but the FAA is warning that it may have to slow air traffic in the Northeast due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
November 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM
VIDEO: FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies
November 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Black boxes found as Lithuania begins investigation into deadly DHL plane crash

A team of Lithuanian investigators were beginning their probe into Monday's deadly cargo plane crash near the country's capital, with aid expected from from the U.S.
November 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM
A piece of debris from a DHL cargo plane which crashed into a house is seen near the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM

80 million people will travel by vehicle or plane for Thanksgiving

Hopper anticipates that this Thanksgiving holiday will be the busiest ever for U.S. airports.
November 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM
DHL cargo plane crash kills 1 in Lithuania, officials say
November 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Charlotte airport service workers go on strike

ABC News’ Sam Sweeney discusses how travelers will be impacted by the strike at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
November 25, 2024 at 5:01 PM
VIDEO: Charlotte airport service workers go on strike
November 22, 2024 at 3:28 PM

American Airlines cracks down on line jumpers at gate

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, the airline is sounding the alarm on travelers who try to cut the line by boarding early.
November 22, 2024 at 3:28 PM
VIDEO: American Airline cracks down on line jumpers at gate
November 22, 2024 at 2:04 PM

American Airlines rolls out new technology to crack down on boarding zones

After successful testing American Airlines is rolling out new technology to crack down on passengers boarding with the wrong group ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
November 22, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Travelers in the American Airlines check-in area at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, Oct. 21, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 1:46 AM

Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door on flight: Officials

The incident took place on an American Airlines flight 1915 from Milwaukee from Dallas on Tuesday morning. The man allegedly rushed a flight attendant, and passengers jumped in to help restrain him.
November 21, 2024 at 1:46 AM
VIDEO: Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door on flight: Officials
November 21, 2024 at 12:37 AM

Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape during flight: Officials

A group of passengers sprung into action after a man allegedly tried to open the cabin door mid-flight during a trip to Dallas, officials said.
November 21, 2024 at 12:37 AM
LSG Sky Chefs catering is loaded onto an American Airlines Group Inc. plane at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Grapevine, Tex., Friday, April 6, 2018.
November 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM

What does the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy mean for airfares?

Operations will continue while bankruptcy proceedings unfold, Spirit Airlines said.
November 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Nov. 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
November 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.
November 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM
A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Nov. 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
November 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the latest business headlines.
November 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
November 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Southwest plane struck by gunfire in Dallas

Authorities are investigating after a Southwest plane in Dallas was struck by gunfire while preparing for takeoff.
November 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM
VIDEO: Southwest plane struck by gunfire in Dallas
November 16, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Southwest Airlines plane struck by gunfire

Authorities say gunfire struck the plane’s rights side near the cockpit while getting ready to take off from Dallas Love Field Airport.
November 16, 2024 at 3:56 PM
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines plane struck by gunfire
November 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Southwest aircraft struck by bullet in Texas

No injuries were reported as the plane was headed for Indianapolis with passengers on board.
November 16, 2024 at 3:24 PM
VIDEO: Southwest aircraft struck by bullet in Texas
November 16, 2024 at 1:54 AM

Southwest plane forced to evacuate after cell phone, airplane seat catch fire

Two people were injured after a Southwest flight headed to Houston from Denver was evacuated due to a burning cell phone.
November 16, 2024 at 1:54 AM
VIDEO: Southwest plane forced to evacuate after cell phone, airplane seat catch fire
November 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM

American Airlines flight narrowly avoids mountain with 'expedited climb'

The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM
The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM

American Airlines plane performs 'expedited climb' to avoid mountain in Hawaii

The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 15, 2024 at 3:38 PM
An American Airlines Airbus A321 ascends for a cross-country flight on September 19, 2024.
November 15, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Alaska Airlines flight turns around due to severe turbulence

Alaska Airlines Flight 309 made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after reporting an issue with one of its landing gears.
November 15, 2024 at 1:31 PM
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines flight turns around due to severe turbulence
1 month ago

Severe turbulence forces US-bound flight to make unusual U-turn

The Scandinavian Airlines plane encountered turbulence over Greenland and descended more than 8,000 feet before turning back Thursday. It was traveling from Stockholm, Sweden, to Miami. 
1 month ago
Severe turbulence forces US-bound flight to make unusual U-turn
1 month ago

What is check-in chicken? Travel experts weigh in on viral seat assignment tactic

What experts say about the air travel trend of "check-in chicken," that one blogger claimed can help get the best seat available for flights.
1 month ago
A plane is seen in an undated stock photo.
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines prepares for bankruptcy protection

The budget airlines said it is in active and constructive negotiations with note holders over the company’s restructuring.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Spirit Airlines prepares for bankruptcy protection
1 month ago

FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire

Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended by American Arilines, Spirit and JetBlue after planes were struck by gunfire.
1 month ago
A police officer patrols outside Toussaint Louverture International Airport after airlines suspended flights, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. 25, 2024.
1 month ago

What to know about potential holiday flight delays

ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez debriefs on the latest potential air traffic controller shortage.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What to know about potential holiday flight delays
1 month ago

Major airlines working with Apple to track luggage with AirTags, Find My technology

Apple has announced it will work with 15 airlines that plan to use Find My technology to locate missing bags.
1 month ago
In this undated stock photo, a woman is seen dropping off her luggage at the check-in counter of an airport.
1 month ago

Airlines team up with Apple to track AirTags for lost luggage

Apple announced that the Find My app will allow users to generate a “share item location” link that they can give to some participating airline customer service departments.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Airlines team up with Apple to track AirTags for lost luggage
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti

Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.
1 month ago
File image of Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 preparing for landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines plane struck by gunfire

A spray of bullets diverted a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as it was attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, according to the Haitian National Office of Civil Aviation. 
1 month ago
Spirit Airlines plane struck by gunfire
1 month ago

Airlines required to issues automatic refunds for delayed, cancelled flights

The Department of Transportation’s new airline regulations are now in effect requiring airlines to issue automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Airlines required to issues automatic refunds for delayed, cancelled flights
1 month ago

Passenger brutally attacked on United flight

The FAA is investigating after a deaf and nonverbal man was assaulted by another passenger during a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., on Monday.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passenger brutally attacked on United flight
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: American Airlines cracks down on line-cutting passengers at the gate
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Dunedin Airport in New Zealand is introducing a three-minute “hug time” limit at the airport’s drop-off zone.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: NTSB investigates close call in the sky 
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: FAA opens audit into runway incursions at 45 US airports
2 months ago

Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight, prompting emergency landing at JFK

Capt. İlçehin Pehlivan "lost consciousness" flying from Seattle to Istanbul.
2 months ago
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft lands at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, September 17, 2024.