Alaska Airlines flight incident: Student pilot tries to enter cockpit, says he ‘was testing them’: report

A student pilot reportedly has been charged after he allegedly tried to enter the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines plane multiple times during a flight earlier this month to Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

SFO-bound United flight returns to Sydney airport over mechanical issue

A United Airlines flight bound for San Francisco was forced to return to Sydney, Australia, due to an undisclosed maintenance issue.

Frontier Airlines reveals ‘empty middle seat’ option on flights

On Tuesday, Frontier Airlines announced UpFront Plus – a new upgraded seating option that offers extra space on the aircraft.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.

United flight from SFO makes emergency landing at LAX after hydraulics failure

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport en route to Mexico City was diverted to LAX due a "hydraulics issue," according to the FAA.

United flight goes off taxiway at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

No injuries have been reported after a United Airlines flight went off of the taxiway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Friday morning, officials say.

American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets

American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating. 

Miracle Hot Springs shuts down 'indefinitely' following 2 deaths

Sequoia National Forest's Miracle Hot Springs closed indefinitely Monday after the second death in two years, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Death Valley's Lake Manly attracts kayaking, paddle boarding

Death Valley National Park has received more rainfall than typical this winter, enabling visitors to kayak and paddle board on a lake.

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.

United flight diverted to Chicago after reports of possible bomb threat

A United Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was diverted to Chicago after the crew reported a safety issue Wednesday morning.

Mountain roads will be 'dangerous to impossible' Sunday through Wednesday

The National Weather Service said Sunday afternoon that periods of moderate to heavy snow will make driving to the mountains "dangerous to impossible" from Sunday through Wednesday.   

Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight

A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.