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March 19, 2024 at 1:01 AM

United Airlines CEO addresses recent dangerous incidents

United CEO Scott Kirby reassured passengers that the company is working to keep them safe in light of recent incidents involving plane malfunctions.
March 19, 2024 at 1:01 AM
United Airlines CEO addresses recent dangerous incidents
March 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM

United Airlines CEO announces safety review following string of incidents

In a letter to customers, CEO Scott Kirby said "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents at the airline.
March 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM
United Airlines CEO announces safety review following string of incidents
March 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM

United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents

The CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure travelers that the airline is safe despite a series of recent incidents ranging from a panel falling off a plane to an engine fire
March 18, 2024 at 4:38 PM
United CEO tries to reassure customers that airline is safe despite recent incidents
March 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM

United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns

Scott Kirby assured customers in a letter that "safety is our highest priority" after a number of high-profile incidents raised concerns.
March 18, 2024 at 2:39 PM
United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns
March 17, 2024 at 1:43 AM

FAA investigating latest incident with United-operated Boeing plane

A missing external panel was discovered during a post-flight inspection after a flight from San Franciso to Portland.
March 17, 2024 at 1:43 AM
FAA investigating latest incident with United-operated Boeing plane
March 16, 2024 at 1:20 AM

Boeing calls for inspection of switches on pilot seats

Boeing is advising airlines to inspect switches on pilot seats after a report of what might have caused a jet's sudden dive earlier this week.
March 16, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Boeing calls for inspection of switches on pilot seats
March 14, 2024 at 2:06 AM

Student pilot charged with attempting to enter cockpit: Police

A student pilot attempted to enter the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight on March 3, according to investigators.
March 14, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Student pilot charged with attempting to enter cockpit: Police
March 14, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Student pilot allegedly tried to enter cockpit of Alaska Airlines flight multiple times

A student pilot is facing a federal charge after allegedly attempting to enter the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight multiple times, according to court documents.
March 14, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Student pilot allegedly tried to enter cockpit of Alaska flight multiple times
March 13, 2024 at 5:40 PM

NTSB to hold investigative hearing on Alaska Airlines door plug incident

This summer, the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a two-day investigative hearing on the Alaska Airlines door plug incident, the agency announced Tuesday.
March 13, 2024 at 5:40 PM
NTSB to hold investigative hearing on Alaska Airlines door plug incident
March 13, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Boeing whistleblower found dead

A longtime former Boeing employee was found dead days after he was deposed, according to his attorney.
March 13, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Boeing whistleblower found dead
March 12, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Flight attendant captures passengers’ attention with epic lip sync

As a flight attendant of nine years, Stefan Peters found that lip syncing the safety announcement engages more passengers.
March 12, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Flight attendant captures passengers’ attention with epic lip sync
March 12, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Plane plunges during flight

Australian officials are investigating an incident with a LATAM Airlines Group plane that had "a strong shake" after departing from Sydney.
March 12, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Plane plunges during flight
March 9, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Turbulent week of airline incidents

ABC News' Gio Benitez discusses separate incidents, including an airliner taxiing off the runway into grass and a flaming engine forcing an airliner to make a quick landing.
March 9, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Turbulent week of airline incidents
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM

United Airlines plane rolls off runway in Houston

Passengers had to be evacuated from a United Airlines plane after it rolled off a runway in Houston and ended up stuck in a grassy area
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Oops: United Airlines plane rolls off runway in Houston
March 8, 2024 at 5:37 PM

United Airlines plane rolls into grass after landing

A United plane rolled onto the grass at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston after turning on the taxiway, according to the FAA.
March 8, 2024 at 5:37 PM
United Airlines plane rolls into grass after landing
March 8, 2024 at 3:19 PM

United Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff

The FAA is investigating how a tire fell of a Boeing 777 shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport, falling into an airport employee parking lot below.
March 8, 2024 at 3:19 PM
United Airlines plane loses tire after takeoff
March 8, 2024 at 11:57 AM

Southwest defends new seat redesign after social media backlash

Southwest Airlines responded to travelers complaining of the new seat redesign, saying, "We have our customers' back -- even when they give us flak."
March 8, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Southwest defends new seat redesign after social media backlash
March 7, 2024 at 6:03 PM

'Thought we were going to die': United Airlines jet makes emergency landing after flames break out in engine

An investigation was underway Thursday into what sparked an engine to bust into flames on a United Airlines flight forced to make an emergency this week.
March 7, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Flaming engine forces United jet to make emergency landing
March 7, 2024 at 4:28 PM

The controversy over Southwest Airlines’ new seats

The company recently debuted a new look for its cabins and seats, but travelers said online that there seemed to be a lack of legroom in the design.
March 7, 2024 at 4:28 PM
The controversy over Southwest Airlines’ new seats
March 7, 2024 at 2:10 PM

United Airlines plane makes emergency landing

A United Airlines plane en route to Fort Myers from Houston on Monday made an emergency landing after flames were seen coming out of one its engines.
March 7, 2024 at 2:10 PM
United Airlines plane makes emergency landing
March 7, 2024 at 5:32 AM

Mother dies after falling ill on flight

Stefanie Smith was seemingly in good health when she became ill on a flight after vacationing in the Dominican Republic, her family said.
March 7, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Mother dies after falling ill on flight
March 6, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Delta updates baggage fees along with these other major airlines

Delta Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines have raised baggage fees this year in a wave of carrier policy changes.
March 6, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Delta updates baggage fees along with these other major airlines
March 6, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways sees a $143 million profit in 2023 as passenger numbers rise

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways says it saw a $143 million in profit last year, citing an increase in passengers as fueling the gains
March 6, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways sees $143 million profit in 2023 as passenger numbers rise
March 6, 2024 at 2:13 PM

1st look at new TSA self-service screening lane and how it could improve airport travel

The new self-service security screening technology is being tested by TSA at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
March 6, 2024 at 2:13 PM
1st look at new TSA self-service screening lane: How it could improve airport travel
March 5, 2024 at 1:09 AM

New search efforts could start for missing 2014 Malaysian Airlines flight

A Texas-based company said it wants to launch a new operation to look for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
March 5, 2024 at 1:09 AM
New search efforts could start for missing 2014 Malaysian Airlines flight
March 4, 2024 at 11:34 PM

JetBlue and Spirit are ending their $3.8 billion merger plan after a federal judge blocked the deal

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are ending their proposed $3.8 billion merger after a federal judge blocked the deal, ruling it would hurt competition
March 4, 2024 at 11:34 PM
JetBlue, Spirit ending $3.8B deal to combine after court ruling blocked their merger
March 4, 2024 at 10:06 PM

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats
March 4, 2024 at 10:06 PM
American Airlines to buy 260 planes from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer amid growing demand
March 4, 2024 at 1:23 AM

Boeing and Alaska Airlines sued

Three passengers are seeking $1 billion in damages from the incident where a door plug fell off shortly after takeoff.
March 4, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Boeing and Alaska Airlines sued
March 2, 2024 at 3:47 AM

Plane diverted over unruly passengers

A United flight from London to Newark was diverted to Bangor, Maine after two passengers became unruly and disruptive, the airline said.
March 2, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Plane diverted over unruly passengers
March 1, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Plane passenger and toddler battle over window shade in viral video

A video Umayah Almas posted of a child in the seat in front of her closing her window shade has been viewed at least 16 million times on TikTok.
March 1, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Plane passenger and toddler battle over window shade in viral video
March 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Pilot aborts landing at last second due to high winds

Strong winds forced a British Airways flight to abort its landing in London.
March 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Pilot aborts landing at last second due to high winds
March 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Flight makes emergency landing with cracked windshield

An American Airlines flight from New York to Spain was forced to land in Boston after the craft's windshield cracked.
March 1, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Flight makes emergency landing with cracked windshield
February 29, 2024 at 9:55 PM

Airline pilot's nonprofit helps students of color pursue aviation careers

Courtland Savage founded Fly for The Culture in 2018 to inspire young African Americans to pursue a career in the aviation industry.
February 29, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Airline pilot's nonprofit helps students of color pursue aviation careers
February 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM

Justice Department probing Boeing midair door plug blowout

Justice Department probing Boeing midair blowout
February 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Justice Department probing Boeing midair door plug blowout
February 27, 2024 at 2:57 AM

By The Numbers: Baggage fees

A look at the numbers behind increasing airline baggage fees.
February 27, 2024 at 2:57 AM
By The Numbers: Baggage fees
February 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Airline price changes ahead of spring break

ABC News correspondent Alexis Christoforous breaks down the changes for flying over the spring break.
February 25, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Airline price changes ahead of spring break
February 23, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Taking another look at plane etiquette

As more Americans resume regular air travel post-pandemic, the debate about whether it is ok to recline your seat on a plane rages on.
February 23, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Taking another look at plane etiquette
1 month ago

Air Canada says its AI chatbot went rogue

Air Canada says an AI chatbot has gone rogue, misleading customers.
1 month ago
Air Canada says its AI chatbot went rogue
1 month ago

United plane diverted due to alleged bomb threat

The FBI is investigating after an United Airlines flight from Newark to Los Angeles was diverted to Chicago. A source told ABC News the threat was found in one of the plane’s bathrooms.
1 month ago
United plane diverted due to alleged bomb threat
1 month ago

2 flights diverted in less than 24 hours

A flight was diverted to Chicago after a possible bomb threat and flight from Albuquerque was forced to return after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door in-flight.
1 month ago
2 flights diverted in less than 24 hours
1 month ago

Multiple mid-air incidents change flights

ABC News' Faith Abubey has the latest as multiple mid-air scares alter flights.
1 month ago
Multiple mid-air incidents change flights
1 month ago

Unruly passenger tries to open plane door mid-flight

The FAA and FBI are looking into why a man allegedly tried to open the door of a plane mid-flight, forcing the pilot to return the Chicago-bound plane back to Albuquerque shortly after takeoff.
1 month ago
Unruly passenger tries to open plane door mid-flight
1 month ago

Flight makes emergency landing after wing suffered damage

A United Flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver after the crew reported damage to one of its wing flaps.
1 month ago
Flight makes emergency landing after wing suffered damage
1 month ago

American Airlines increases baggage fees

American Airlines announced it will raise prices for checked bags for domestic flights from $30 to $35 for passengers who book in advance and $40 for those who make the choice at the airport.
1 month ago
American Airlines increases baggage fees
1 month ago

Delta offering special flight to view total solar eclipse along the path of totality in April

Delta says passengers will have "premium viewing" due to the A200-300 aircraft’s extra-large windows.
1 month ago
Delta offering special flight to view total solar eclipse in April
1 month ago

Flight attendant helps save flamingo eggs

A quick thinking Alaska Airlines flight attendant came to the rescue for six flamingo eggs after a portable incubator failed mid-flight.
1 month ago
Flight attendant helps save flamingo eggs
1 month ago

2 flights record 800 mph speeds

Near record winds helped a Virgin Atlantic flight from Washington D.C. to London fly more than 800 miles per hour. A United flight from Newark to Lisbon also reached 838 miles per hour.
1 month ago
2 flights record 800 mph speeds
1 month ago

Flight attendants join 'Day of Action' to demand better pay

The association of professional flight attendants worldwide held a demonstration Tuesday to end "legacy sexism" and increase pay.
1 month ago
Flight attendants join 'Day of Action' to demand better pay
1 month ago

Plane lands safely after door falls off midflight

A small plane carrying two people has landed safely after losing a door midflight over a public park, according to police.
1 month ago
Plane lands safely after door falls off midflight
1 month ago

Thousands of flight attendants to protest at major airports

Unions representing over 100,000 flight attendants from airlines including American, Alaska, Frontier, Southwest and United are demanding better pay, retirement benefits and more flexible schedules.
1 month ago
Thousands of flight attendants to protest at major airports