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Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; crew member, 10 passengers hospitalized

The flight made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, due to engine issues and smoke in the cabin and cockpit. 
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Swiss Airbus A220-300 aircraft or former Bombardier CS300 BD-500 model, as seen on final approach flying for landing at the runway of London Heathrow International Airport LHR.
December 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM

How a government shutdown could impact air travel

The holiday travel rush kicked off on Friday, but a looming government shutdown threatens to disrupt air travel for millions.
December 20, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Holiday travelers wait in line to check their bags at the JetBlue terminal at Logan Airport in Boston, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 19, 2024 at 5:43 PM

American Airlines settles lawsuit filed by 3 Black men who were ordered off a flight

American Airlines said Thursday it has settled a federal race discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men who were ordered to deboard a flight last January
December 19, 2024 at 5:43 PM
FILE - A woman waits for her flight as an American Airlines jet passes by at Sky Harbor airport on March 4, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
December 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM

FAA finds no issues with Southwest after safety review

The FAA says it has found no safety issues with Southwest Airlines following several monthslong investigations launched in July after multiple close-call incidents.
December 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger plane taxis along the tarmac at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia on December 13, 2024. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)
December 19, 2024 at 3:46 PM

FAA reports rise in laser strikes on planes this month

The Federal Aviation Administration claims there has been a 269% increase in laser strikes against planes in New Jersey compared to the same period last year.
December 19, 2024 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: FAA reports rise in laser strikes on planes this month
December 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Millions get moving on busiest flying day of the season

Thursday is expected to be the single busiest day for the FAA, with more than 50,000 flights set to take off.
December 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM
VIDEO: Millions get moving on busiest flying day of the season
December 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM

Frontier Airlines new 'all you can fly' pass sells for $299

Frontier Airlines released a new "all you can fly" pass for loyalty members to purchase for $299 for flights in 2025-2026.
December 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Frontier Airlines Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft spotted on final approach flying, landing and taxiing on the runway and taxiway of LaGuardia airport in NYC.
December 14, 2024 at 3:49 AM

Bird strikes American Airlines plane forcing an emergency landing

An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK after a bird strike disabled one engine. 
December 14, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Bird strikes American Airlines plane forcing an emergency landing
December 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Flight diverted after engine damage from apparent bird strike

An American Airlines flight had to divert to John F. Kennedy International after takeoff after a reported bird strike caused damage to one of the aircraft's engines.
December 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM
American Airlines planes sit parked at LaGuardia airport on traditionally the busiest travel day, the day before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving, in the Queens borough of New York City, U.S., Nov. 27, 2024.
December 13, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Bird strike causes emergency landing on American Airlines flight

A flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York to Charlotte was forced to turn around after a reported bird strike caused damage to the plane’s engine.
December 13, 2024 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: Bird strike causes emergency landing on American Airlines flight
December 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM

United 1st airline to integrate AirTag for luggage

United Airlines will use the shared location to more quickly find delayed bags and reunite them with customers.
December 12, 2024 at 7:52 PM
In this Dec. 21, 2023 file photo, Juan Chavez handles baggage as is comes off an aircraft upon landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
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 3:15 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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: United Airlines blasts FAA for air traffic controller shortage
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
New details on alleged unruly passenger
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FAA warns of flight delays as millions take to the skies
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
DHL cargo plane crash kills 1 in Lithuania, officials say
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Charlotte airport service workers go on strike
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: American Airline cracks down on line jumpers at gate
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Travelers in the American Airlines check-in area at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, Oct. 21, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door on flight: Officials
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

What does the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy mean for airfares?

Operations will continue while bankruptcy proceedings unfold, Spirit Airlines said.
1 month ago
A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Nov. 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.
1 month ago
A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Nov. 13, 2024, in Austin, Texas.
1 month ago

Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the latest business headlines.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
1 month ago

Southwest plane struck by gunfire in Dallas

Authorities are investigating after a Southwest plane in Dallas was struck by gunfire while preparing for takeoff.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Southwest plane struck by gunfire in Dallas
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Southwest Airlines plane struck by gunfire
1 month ago

Southwest aircraft struck by bullet in Texas

No injuries were reported as the plane was headed for Indianapolis with passengers on board.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Southwest aircraft struck by bullet in Texas
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Southwest plane forced to evacuate after cell phone, airplane seat catch fire
1 month ago

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.
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The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
An American Airlines Airbus A321 ascends for a cross-country flight on September 19, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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