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4 hours ago

Plane pulls up shortly after landing

Passengers aboard a Lufthansa flight got a bit of a jolt after the plane briefly touched down on the runway before the pilot pulled up.
4 hours ago
Plane pulls up shortly after landing
April 25, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company

Families of victims in the 2019 Ethiopia crash met with prosecutors in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
April 25, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company
April 25, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

American and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they're responding by trying to cut costs
April 25, 2024 at 8:22 PM
April 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM

No cuts: Proposed bill could change skipping the security line at the airport

A proposed California bill, SB 1372, would ban CLEAR and third-party expedited security services from expanding without the use of a dedicated lane.
April 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Proposed bill could ban skipping security lines in California airports
April 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM

Airlines slam new refund rules

Airlines are fighting back against new rules that will soon require them to refund passengers for certain flights that are canceled or delayed. ABC News' Andrea Fujii reports.
April 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Airlines slam new refund rules
April 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the new rules Wednesday.
April 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
April 24, 2024 at 3:49 PM

Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan

Airline officials say oil sprayed from an All Nippon Airways plane as it landed in northern Japan, but none of the 213 people on board was injured
April 24, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Oil sprays from an ANA flight carrying 213 people as it lands in northern Japan
April 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM

Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after losing wheel on take-off

Video shows the moment a FlySafair aircraft was forced to land after losing a tire during take-off in South Africa on Sunday.
April 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after losing wheel on take-off
April 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Biden administration takes action to protect airline customers

Passengers must now get automatic cash refunds when a flight is canceled for any reason, if domestic flights are delayed by more than three hours or more than six hours for international flights.
April 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Biden administration takes action to protect airline customers
April 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM

Investigation underway after close call at JFK

FAA investigators are looking into an incident on April 17 involving a Swiss Air flight headed to Zurich which aborted takeoff after encountering “traffic on the runway.”
April 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Investigation underway after close call at JFK
April 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Close call collision at JFK under investigation

Controllers cleared four separate planes to simultaneously cross a runway at four separate intersections, while also clearing a Swiss Air plane to take off on the same runway at the same time.
April 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Close call collision at JFK under investigation
April 20, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Pilots suspended after allowing passenger in cockpit mid-flight

Two United Airlines pilots have been suspended after the captain let an MLB baseball coach sit in the captain’s seat while the plane was mid-flight, the airline said.
April 20, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Pilots suspended after allowing passenger in cockpit mid-flight
April 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM

FAA investigating after it says a flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was instructed to cross a runway where another flight was starting its takeoff
April 19, 2024 at 8:38 PM
FAA investigating flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Another close call at a major airport

Authorities say two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other on the tarmac at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Another close call at a major airport
April 18, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Two passenger jets narrowly miss colliding at Reagan National Airport

A JetBlue flight to Boston's Logan Airport aborted takeoff in Washington, D.C., due to a runway encroachment by a Southwest Airlines plane.
April 18, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Two passenger jets narrowly miss colliding at Reagan National Airport
April 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide

In a statement, Alaska Airlines said it experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates weight and balance.
April 17, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide
April 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM

American Airlines pilots warn of 'significant spike' in safety issues

The pilots union says the airline is conducting fewer inspections, has ended overnight maintenance checks and is running shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance.
April 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM
American Airlines pilots warn of 'significant spike' in safety issues
April 10, 2024 at 2:19 PM

FAA investigates new Boeing whistleblower claims

Engineer Sam Salehpour alleges there are engineering issues with 787 Dreamliners that he claims could cause planes to break apart after decades of use. Boeing called the claims inaccurate.
April 10, 2024 at 2:19 PM
FAA investigates new Boeing whistleblower claims
April 10, 2024 at 1:20 AM

Engine cover of Southwest plane detaches after takeoff

The FAA says it's investigating after the engine cover on a Southwest flight from Denver to Houston detached minutes after takeoff.
April 10, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Engine cover of Southwest plane detaches after takeoff
April 8, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Engine cover detaches during takeoff on Southwest plane, FAA says

The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver shortly after takeoff. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally has the details.
April 8, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Engine cover detaches during takeoff on Southwest plane, FAA says
April 8, 2024 at 1:26 AM

Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine cover detachment

The FAA said the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's engine cover detached during takeoff.
April 8, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine cover detachment
April 8, 2024 at 12:03 AM

A scare aboard Southwest Airlines flight

Footage showed the engine cover of a Southwest airplane tear off amidst take off.
April 8, 2024 at 12:03 AM
A scare aboard Southwest Airlines flight
April 7, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Southwest flight from Denver makes emergency landing after 'mechanical issue,' airline says

A Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff, according to the FAA.
April 7, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Southwest flight makes emergency landing after 'mechanical issue,' airline says
April 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Commercial flights, passengers gearing up for flights to view the eclipse

As millions of Americans will be watching the celestial event from the ground, some eclipse chaser will get the view of the lifetime by watching the eclipse in the sky.
April 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Commercial flights, passengers gearing up for flights to view the eclipse
April 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year

The TSA told The Washington Post that 300 people attempted to bypass airport security checkpoints in the past year.
April 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year
April 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160M in compensation after door plug incident, airline says

Boeing has paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska Flight 1282, according to an SEC filing.
April 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160M compensation after door plug incident, airline says
April 4, 2024 at 4:12 AM

JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times

JetBlue is raising baggage fees, charging $50 for the first checked bag and $70 for the second during peak times.
April 4, 2024 at 4:12 AM
JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times
April 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM

What to know about JetBlue checked bag pricing, increased fees for Trusted Traveler Programs

New pricing structure is in effect for JetBlue customers on checked bags and Customs Border Patrol will implement higher fees this fall on Trusted Traveler Programs.
April 3, 2024 at 3:34 PM
JetBlue starts peak, off-peak bag pricing, plus Trusted Traveler Program fee increase
April 3, 2024 at 2:56 PM

JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times

The airline will charge an extra $5 for the first checked bag and another $10 for a second bag on flights within the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
April 3, 2024 at 2:56 PM
JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times
April 2, 2024 at 2:38 PM

United asks some pilots to take unpaid leave with fewer new planes to fly

The airline is asking pilots to take unpaid time off because it won’t have as many planes as it was expecting due to Boeing scaling back production as it faces FAA scrutiny over its safety standards.
April 2, 2024 at 2:38 PM
United asks some pilots to take unpaid leave with fewer new planes to fly
April 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Southwest red-eye flights still in pipeline, don't bank on overnight travel this year

After recent headlines of Southwest piloting red eye flights, the airline confirmed overnight routes have long been in the business plan.
April 1, 2024 at 7:50 PM
No, you won't be jet setting overnight with Southwest this year
April 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Airlines facing record-breaking travel

Many people are flying for Easter, spring break and the upcoming eclipse, with air traffic on par with days leading up to Christmas and Thanksgiving.
April 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Airlines facing record-breaking travel
1 month ago

United Airlines jet hits severe turbulence

Several were injured and more treated for motion sickness as a flight from Tel Aviv was diverted due to heavy turbulence as it tried to land at Newark airport.
1 month ago
United Airlines jet hits severe turbulence
1 month ago

Delta planes clip wings on Minnesota tarmac

The FAA is investigating after two Airbus A320 planes clipped wings on the taxiway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Thursday.
1 month ago
Delta planes clip wings on Minnesota tarmac
1 month ago

Strong odor forces passenger jet to evacuate

Passengers aboard a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Orlando were forced to evacuate moments after boarding in Charlotte due to a mysterious odor, officials said.
1 month ago
Strong odor forces passenger jet to evacuate
1 month ago

FAA braces for more than 50,000 flights

Airports across the country are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel days on record this spring break season.
1 month ago
FAA braces for more than 50,000 flights
1 month ago

Stowaway passenger allegedly boarded a Delta flight without a ticket

Authorities said a video appears to show how the man allegedly did it.
1 month ago
Stowaway passenger allegedly boarded a Delta flight without a ticket
1 month ago

United Airlines under renewed scrutiny from FAA

After several recent mishaps, the FAA confirms its increased oversight of United Airlines to identify and ensure safety.
1 month ago
United Airlines under renewed scrutiny from FAA
1 month ago

Man arrested after boarding Delta plane without a ticket

The man was seen taking photos of other passengers’ boarding passes, then using one of the photos to board the plane himself.
1 month ago
Man arrested after boarding Delta plane without a ticket
1 month ago

Man arrested for allegedly boarding plane without ticket

The suspect allegedly took a photo of another passenger's airline ticket and then used that photo on his phone to board a flight in Salt Lake City, investigators said.
1 month ago
Man arrested for allegedly boarding plane without ticket
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
United Airlines CEO addresses recent dangerous incidents
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
United Airlines CEO announces safety review following string of incidents
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
United Airlines CEO addresses safety concerns
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
FAA investigating latest incident with United-operated Boeing plane
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Boeing calls for inspection of switches on pilot seats
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Student pilot charged with attempting to enter cockpit: Police
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Student pilot allegedly tried to enter cockpit of Alaska flight multiple times
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
NTSB to hold investigative hearing on Alaska Airlines door plug incident
1 month ago

Boeing whistleblower found dead

A longtime former Boeing employee was found dead days after he was deposed, according to his attorney.
1 month ago
Boeing whistleblower found dead
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Flight attendant captures passengers’ attention with epic lip sync