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WestJet cancels at least 150 flights following a surprise strike by mechanics union
Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, says it has canceled at least 235 flights affecting 33,000 passengers after the union of maintenance workers announced it has gone on strike
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June 29, 2024 at 12:38 AM
FAA investigating Southwest Airlines flight taking off from a closed runway in Maine
The plane flying to Baltimore departed from a temporarily closed runway in Maine earlier this week. An airport vehicle was on that same runway just before the plane started its roll.
June 29, 2024 at 12:38 AM
June 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Aer Lingus pilots launch work-to-rule actions, putting passengers into disarray
Aer Lingus pilots say they will resume talks with the Irish airline after they launched an industrial action that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights and tossed the travel plans of tens of thousands into disarray
June 26, 2024 at 7:42 PM
June 25, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems
A Korean Air flight to Taiwan was forced to return to Incheon airport west of Seoul after a sudden depressurization on the plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8
June 25, 2024 at 12:42 PM
June 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
FAA probes Southwest flight, American Airlines flight attendants consider strike
The FAA is investigating a Southwest flight that suddenly dropped over 500 feet from the ground while en route to its destination. Also, more on American Airlines failed agreement with union workers.
June 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
June 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Southwest plane drops 500 feet as it approaches airport
The FAA is investigating after a Boeing 737 dropped to roughly 525 feet while making its approach into Oklahoma City Airport just after midnight on Wednesday.
June 21, 2024 at 1:56 PM
June 21, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines low flight over Oklahoma City suburbs
Federal officials are investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that swooped low enough to trigger a low-altitude alert while it was still nine miles away from the airport in Oklahoma City
June 21, 2024 at 11:20 AM
June 21, 2024 at 12:03 AM
FAA investigating an incident on a Southwest Airlines flight
The FAA is investigating another incident concerning a Southwest Airlines flight. The plane dropped to roughly 525 feet as it approached Oklahoma City.
June 21, 2024 at 12:03 AM
June 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM
JetBlue will soon offer free carry-on bags for Blue Basic fares
JetBlue announces it will no longer charge for carry-on bags at any fare type.
June 20, 2024 at 3:38 PM
June 19, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Southwest Airlines is celebrating 53 years in the air with $53 one-way fares
Bargain fares are available on select dates and flights, including international destinations, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. Book by Thursday at midnight and check the airline's website for details.
June 19, 2024 at 12:27 AM
June 18, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Judge grants request to share confidential docs in 2019 Boeing MAX crash with DOJ
A federal magistrate judge on Monday granted a request from families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 MAX crash to provide the DOJ confidential documents.
June 18, 2024 at 10:20 AM
June 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Virgin flight makes emergency landing in New Zealand after possible bird strike
A Virgin Australia flight had to make an emergency landing in New Zealand due to a "possible bird strike," according to a statement from the airline.
June 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
June 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing after 'possible' bird strike
Flight VA 148 from Queenstown to Melbourne was diverted, the airline said on Monday.
June 17, 2024 at 3:08 PM
June 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM
FAA investigate 2 Southwest mid-air scares
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating two serious incidents that involve Boeing 737 Max planes.
June 17, 2024 at 3:05 PM
June 17, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Passenger plane lands safely in New Zealand after a fire shuts down an engine
New Zealand's fire service says a passenger plane landed safely after a fire shut down one engine shortly after takeoff from Queenstown on the South Island
June 17, 2024 at 9:49 AM
June 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM
FAA investigates Southwest jet plunge
The April flight came within 400 feet of plunging into the Pacific Ocean.
June 15, 2024 at 2:38 PM
June 15, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Southwest plane came within 400 feet of the ocean near Hawaii as it descended
The FAA is investigating a Southwest plane that came within 400 feet of crashing into the ocean off the coast of Hawaii due to "inclement weather," causing an aborted landing attempt at Lihue Airport.
June 15, 2024 at 1:01 AM
June 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
Investigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month
June 14, 2024 at 11:10 PM
June 14, 2024 at 2:00 AM
8-year-old girl dies after medical emergency aboard flight to Chicago: Coroner
An 8-year-old girl became unresponsive while on a flight headed to Chicago, which made an emergency landing in Peoria, Illinois on Thursday.
June 14, 2024 at 2:00 AM
June 10, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Hailstorm damages Austrian Airlines plane nose, cockpit windows
An Austrian Airlines flight hit a "thunderstorm cell” and the plane suffered significant damage from hail, which took off part of the airplane's nose, the airline said.
June 10, 2024 at 11:58 PM
June 10, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Hailstorm causes major damage to Austrian Airlines plane
The pilots reportedly did not know how severe the weather was while landing the Austrian Airlines plane in Vienna.
June 10, 2024 at 6:26 PM
June 10, 2024 at 11:24 AM
Hailstorm damages nose, cockpit windows of Austrian Airlines plane
An Austrian Airlines flight suffered significant damage from hail, which took off part of the airplane's nose on Sunday, the company said.
June 10, 2024 at 11:24 AM
June 10, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Hailstorm damages nose, cockpit windows of Austrian Airlines plane
An Austrian Airlines flight suffered significant damage from hail, which took off part of the airplane's nose on Sunday, the company said.
June 10, 2024 at 10:39 AM
June 5, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Distractions, multitasking led to 2023 near-collision at JFK Airport: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on its investigation of a near miss between two jets at JFK Airport in 2023.
June 5, 2024 at 12:07 AM
June 4, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Airfare prices could be on the rise
Brian Kelly from The Points Guy details what travelers should know after The Associated Press reported industry leaders are saying fares will go up globally.
June 4, 2024 at 3:08 PM
June 4, 2024 at 2:44 PM
With airfare prices expected to rise, travel expert shares best savings tips
Aviation industry leaders predicted at the International Air Transport Association meeting that airfare prices will continue to rise.
June 4, 2024 at 2:44 PM
June 4, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Flight fares predicted to increase
What travelers can do to find the best travel prices this year.
June 4, 2024 at 2:39 PM
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Passenger jets have close call at Washington, DC airport
An American Airlines flight was barreling down the runway, about to takeoff, just as a King Air flight was coming to land on an intersecting runway at Reagan National Airport.
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Close call on runway at Washington, D.C. airport
An American Airlines passenger jet was forced to abort takeoff at 110 mph.
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A scare aboard Spirit Airlines flight
Passengers traveling from Jamaica to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, aboard a Spirit Airlines flight were instructed to prepare for an emergency water landing.
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Air turbulence leaves nearly a dozen passengers injured
Nearly a dozen passengers were injured during a flight from Qatar to Dublin, while eight were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
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Longest-serving flight attendant dies at 88
The world's longest-serving flight attendant, Bette Nash, dies at 88-years-old.
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World's longest-serving flight attendant dies at 88 years old
Bette Nash served as an American Airlines flight attendant for nearly 67 years.
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First Black woman to fly in the US Air Force takes final flight
For over 40 years, Captain Theresa Claiborne has been flying military and commercial planes, breaking barriers along the way. She made her final landing at Newark Liberty International Thursday.
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American Airlines backtracks on filing that blamed child for being filmed in bathroom
"We do not believe this child is at fault," the airline said Wednesday.
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Video shows Delta baggage handlers tossing college team’s golf clubs
The airline has apologized after video from the East Tennessee State golf team went viral shows baggage handlers tossing the team’s equipment onto the tarmac while unloading the plane.
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American family aboard Singapore Airlines flight hit by deadly turbulence speak out
Drew Kessler was hospitalized with a broken neck and his wife, Vicky, has a broken back after traveling with their two boys on the flight from London to Singapore that experienced severe turbulence.
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New details on deadly turbulence aboard Singapore Airlines flight
The NTSB is investigating a turbulence incident on a London to Singapore flight that killed one passenger and hospitalized at least 71 others.
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New details on deadly turbulence aboard Singapore Airlines flight
The NTSB is heading to Southeast Asia to investigate the turbulence incident on a flight from London to Singapore that killed one passenger and hospitalized at least 71 others.
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20 in ICUs after deadly turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, officials say
Twenty passengers were being treated Wednesday in the intensive care units at two Bangkok hospitals after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence.
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1 dead amid 'severe' turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight, carrier says
One person died and dozens of others were left injured after a Singapore Airlines flight encountered "severe" turbulence, the airline said in a social media post.
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Severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight recounted by passengers
A person died, and many were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore hit sudden extreme turbulence.
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1 killed, 6 seriously injured after Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
One person has died, and over three dozen were injured on board a Singapore Airlines plane that encountered severe turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore.
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New video showing the aftermath of Singapore Airlines flight that left 1 dead
The flight experienced extreme turbulence and six passengers were critically injured.
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1 killed, several injured after Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
At least one person has died and several others injured when a Boeing 777 from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence over the Andaman Sea.
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1 dead, several injured after severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight
The plane diverted to Bangkok for an emergency landing after it hit a patch of severe turbulence.
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Frontier Airlines eliminates change fees and introduces 4 new fare classes
Frontier Airlines has announced that it is eliminating change fees on some tickets.
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Major airlines sue Department of Transportation
ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on airlines suing the Department of Transportation after the agency mandated that airlines disclose fees for baggage, changes or cancellations at the time of booking.
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4 seriously injured after plane skids off runway and catches fire
A Boeing 737 airplane operated by Transair crashed during takeoff at Senegal's Blaise Diagne International Airport. Eleven people were injured, officials said.
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American Eagle flight makes emergency landing in Baltimore due to bird strike
An American Eagle flight from Washinton D.C., to Key West made an emergency landing in Baltimore after a possible bird strike forced the plane to land safely at Reagan National Airport.
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