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.

Delta flight to view total solar eclipse sells out

People rushed to scoop up tickets for a Delta Air Lines flight designed for watching the upcoming total solar eclipse.

Washington flights exceed 800 mph due to near-record winds over DC

Multiple flights from the DC area got a roaring start to London over the weekend with help from near-record jet stream winds over the Mid-Atlantic.

NTSB: Alaska Airlines jet was missing four bolts that secured door plug at time of blowout

A panel called a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 as it flew 3 miles above Oregon on Jan. 5. The blowout left a hole in the side of the plane, but pilots were able to return to Portland and land safely.

Delta pilot sues, claims airport moving walkway 'swallowed' foot and shoe

A Delta pilot, Kenneth Gow, is suing TK Elevator Corporation after his foot and shoe were allegedly "swallowed" by a moving walkway at Denver International Airport.

Jamaica and Bahamas travel advisories: What to know

Travel warnings for Jamaica and the Bahamas each cite violent crime and sexual assaults as a potential threat to tourists.

FBI: Delta passenger restrained midflight for spitting, harassing travelers and crew

Darnel Silver Collins, a dual citizen of the Netherlands and the U.S., is facing federal charges for disruptive behavior and assault during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City.

US issues travel warning for Bahamas over spike in murders: 'Keep a low profile'

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a warning and travel advisory to Americans, citing the 18 murders that have occurred on the island nation since Jan. 1.

America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you

Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.

Farting passenger delays American Airlines flight to Austin, redditor says

A flight from Phoenix to Austin was delayed after a passenger purposely passed gas and was removed from the flight, according to a person who posted in the Austin subreddit.

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over

“I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said. “My demand on Boeing is, what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house?”