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March 13, 2021, 3:39 PM
FAA fines unruly passenger $14,000
A passenger was fined after he allegedly removed his face mask and interfered with flight attendants. The incident occurred on a JetBlue flight from New York to the Dominican Republic last December.
March 13, 2021, 3:39 PM
March 7, 2021, 8:30 PM
At Dubai airport, travelers' eyes become their passports
An iris-scanner verifies identity, eliminates the need for human interaction.
March 7, 2021, 8:30 PM
February 24, 2021, 4:04 AM
FAA orders inspections of some Boeing 777 engines after United failure
FAA orders inspections of some Boeing 777 engines after United failure
February 24, 2021, 4:04 AM
February 24, 2021, 1:40 AM
United Airlines passengers, pedestrians recall horror of watching engine rain debris
Eyewitnesses on the ground and in the air recalled their horror as parts of a plane's engine broke apart mid air.
February 24, 2021, 1:40 AM
February 23, 2021, 5:18 AM
Mid air explosion, debris over homes
United Airlines passengers and pedestrians on the ground recalled the horror of a plane jet engine explosion causing it to break apart shortly after takeoff from Denver.
February 23, 2021, 5:18 AM
February 23, 2021, 2:59 AM
Damaged fan blade from United engine failure showed signs of metal fatigue
A damaged fan blade from the United engine failure showed signs of metal fatigue.
February 23, 2021, 2:59 AM
February 22, 2021, 11:07 AM
NTSB searches for answers on Denver plane incident
A Boeing 777 with 241 people on board experienced catastrophic engine failure before performing a successful emergency landing.
February 22, 2021, 11:07 AM
February 22, 2021, 6:35 AM
FAA orders United to inspect Boeing 777s after emergency
A Boeing 777 suffered a catastrophic engine failure over Denver Saturday.
February 22, 2021, 6:35 AM
February 22, 2021, 1:16 AM
United Airlines plane part narrowly misses homes after engine failure
Debris from the plane was strewn about a small Denver neighborhood after a United Airlines plane experienced engine failure; all flight crew and passengers are safe.
February 22, 2021, 1:16 AM
February 22, 2021, 1:13 AM
Passengers, witness recall terrifying moment when plane’s engine failed
An engine on a United flight burst into flames and broke apart at 15,000 feet over Denver on Saturday.
February 22, 2021, 1:13 AM
February 21, 2021, 1:00 AM
Plane lands safely after dropping debris outside Colorado house
Plane debris landed outside houses in a Colorado neighborhood.
February 21, 2021, 1:00 AM
February 21, 2021, 12:27 AM
Plane conducts emergency landing after dropping debris in Colorado
The Boeing 777-200 was heading to Honolulu from Denver when it experienced a right engine failure shortly after takeoff. No injuries were reported, police said.
February 21, 2021, 12:27 AM
February 20, 2021, 4:18 PM
6 United Airlines pilots breaking color barrier in predominately white industry
The six who graduated from Hampton University's aviation program together are now proud captains at United Airlines.
February 20, 2021, 4:18 PM
1 month ago
US airline passenger traffic drops to 36-year low
An estimated 368 million passengers flew in 2020, the lowest number since 1984 when 351 million flew, according to Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Airlines push White House to reject testing for US flights
U.S. airlines are pressing their case against requiring coronavirus testing of passengers on domestic flights
1 month ago
2 months ago
Monster storm causes massive travel delays, canceled flights
More than 800 flights in and out of the New York area have been canceled on Monday due to the winter weather which is also expected to affect vaccine deliveries.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Arrest of Chicago airport squatter captured on video
Aditya Singh, 36, allegedly lived at the airport for three months.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Federal worker cut air traffic communications with planes
Former FAA employee has been fined $5,000 and put on two years of probation.
2 months ago
2 months ago
American Airlines set to issue new stock after price run-up
American Airlines has seen its stock rise this week as it got caught up in turmoil between small investors and market traders who are betting against the company
2 months ago
2 months ago
American Airlines lost $8.9 billion in a year of pandemic
The final results are in for 2020, and it was a disastrous year for American Airlines
2 months ago
2 months ago
Southwest Airlines bans emotional support animals on flights, only trained dogs allowed
Southwest Airlines has made the decision to no longer allow emotional support animals on their flights.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Passenger plane crashes minutes after takeoff in Indonesia
The Indonesian airline Boeing jet plunged 10,000 feet in 30 seconds. One official said 62 people were on board the fatal flight, including seven children and three babies.
2 months ago
2 months ago
American Airlines bans emotional support animals
The Department of Transportation issued new rules defining “service animals” as dogs trained to perform tasks for individuals who have a disability.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Montenegro's indebted state airline ceases operations
Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations after the small country’s new government refused to continue financing the indebted national carrier
3 months ago
3 months ago
Spirit Airlines plane slides off taxiway after safe landing
Spirit Airlines Flight 696 slid off the runway after landing at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this morning, the carrier confirmed.
3 months ago
3 months ago
American Airlines' new testing strategy for passengers
The airline announced that it’s offering at-home COVID tests to passengers to help people feel as safe as possible if they fly during the holidays.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Waiting for passengers, American puts Boeing Max in the air
American Airlines is taking members of the media on a Boeing 737 Max as it tries to convince travelers that the plane is safe
3 months ago
3 months ago
US tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes
Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins
3 months ago
4 months ago
State-owned Emirates posts $3.8 billion in half-year losses
Emirates Group, the owner of the Middle East’s biggest carrier, has reported it lost $3.8 billion in the first half of the year, its first net loss in over three decades after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out air travel
4 months ago
4 months ago
Dubai's budget carrier to start regular flights to Tel Aviv
Dubai’s budget carrier flydubai says it will start flying twice daily to Tel Aviv later this month
4 months ago
5 months ago
'Digital health passport' to open international air travel
This pilot program could make travel safer and easier for airline passengers heading overseas.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Finland's national carrier cuts over 10% of workforce
Finland’s national carrier says it will cut 700 jobs - or over 10% of its workforce - by the end of March next year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global travel
5 months ago
5 months ago
Air travel on the rise as TSA hits first record high in months
The TSA screened the most passengers since the pandemic began this past weekend and the CDC has new guidelines about traveling with facial coverings.
5 months ago
5 months ago
American plans flights with Boeing 737 Max by year-end
The Boeing 737 Max might be flying over the East Coast before year end
5 months ago
5 months ago
Woman coughs on passengers as she's escorted off plane for not wearing mask
Passenger video shows a woman shouting and coughing on others as she’s escorted off a plane.
5 months ago
5 months ago
UK fines British Airways for failures in 2018 data hack
Britain’s information commissioner has fined British Airways 20 million pounds ($25 million) for failing to protect personal data for some 400,000 customers _ the largest fine the agency has ever issued
5 months ago
5 months ago
Southwest Airlines to expand in Houston and Chicago in 2021
Southwest Airlines is taking aim at competitors at big airports in Houston and Chicago
5 months ago
5 months ago
Thai Airways ensures grounded flying fans can still take off
Have you imagined piloting a plane into world airports
5 months ago
6 months ago
Diversifying the flight deck: Less than 1% of US pilots are Black women
"Sometimes they don't think women should be flying, let alone a woman of color."
6 months ago
6 months ago
Alaska Airlines captain and flight attendant retire early to save their kids' jobs
An Alaska Airlines captain and flight attendant retired early to save their kids' jobs.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Mask confrontation gets mom and 2-year-old kicked off flight
A mom and her son were removed from a flight after a confrontation about masks.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Elderly passenger kicked off flight for arguing
The man reportedly told the flight attendant to put her mask on while giving the safety briefing and the passenger, who was wearinga mask, was accused of being disruptive, according to the airline.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Pilots report mysterious man with jetpack flying near planes
Pilots report man with jetpack flying close to planes on Sunday.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Airline crews report jetpack flier near Los Angeles airport
Someone was flying in what appeared to be a jetpack as planes approached to land
6 months ago
7 months ago
Airplane pilots spot a person wearing a jetpack and flying at 3,000 feet
Pilots reported a person flying at 3,000 feet over Los Angeles with a jetpack and warned how dangerous it is for planes to share the sky.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Several major airlines to eliminate change fees on domestic flights
Delta, United, and American Airlines have announced that they will permanently eliminate change fees on domestic flights in an effort to get Americans back in the skies.
7 months ago
7 months ago
United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees
Airline charges $200 fee to change a ticket for travel within the United States.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Mother, 6 children forced off flight because 2-year-old refused to wear mask
Hiyah Bruck said her 2-year-old daughter refused to wear a mask and a flight attendant told them to leave due to JetBlue's mask policy.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Mom traveling with 6 kids kicked off flight after 2-year-old refuses to wear mask
Mom traveling with 6 kids kicked off flight after 2-year-old refuses to wear mask
7 months ago
7 months ago
Air traffic is down, gun seizures up at US airports
Air travel is down sharply during the pandemic, but airport screeners are finding guns at a much higher rate
7 months ago