Officials say 40 Boeing jets were inspected as probe continues into midair blowout

An Alaska Airlines Max 9 was forced to make an emergency landing on Jan. 5 after a panel called a door plug blew out of the side of the plane after takeoff from Portland, Oregon.

Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts

While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert

SFO to rename international terminal for Sen. Dianne Feinstein

San Francisco International Airport commissioners approved renaming the international terminal in honor of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around

A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.

Worst day for cancelations since July in the skies

At San Francisco International Airport and other airports across the country, Friday was a perfect storm for air travel.

American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks

American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.

Alaska Airline blowout: hanging question answered

Boeing's CEO acknowledged the company's mistake in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.

Alaska Airlines door plug blow out: What’s known about the Boeing emergency

Alaska Airlines’ emergency last week when a door plug blew off of its Boeing Max 9 aircraft mid-flight has put flyers, airlines and federal authorities on edge.

2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets

The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.

NTSB says recovery of Alaska Airlines plane's failed door plug provides clues

The National Transportation Safety Board announced their preliminary findings late Monday night after recovering the door plug that blew out from an Alaska Airlines plane while it was mid-flight last Friday,

171 Alaska and United Max 9 737s remain grounded

Passengers were lucky to be at 16,000 feet, when a blowout happened and breathing masks were deployed. At that altitude, the air is very thin and the outside temperature is minus 17 degrees.

FAA temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 planes after panel blows out mid-flight

Passengers recalled the terrifying moments when an Alaska Airlines plane window and piece of fuselage blew out mid-flight, causing a child's shirt to be ripped off and forcing an emergency landing.

Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading

In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.

Man charged with punching flight attendant on Dallas flight also allegedly kicked officer in the groin

A man accused of punching a flight attendant later kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on officers who were removing him from the plane in Texas, according to a newly released report by an FBI agent.

The world's most on-time airlines and airports, including those in the US, report shows

One international airport in the United States was named No. 1 as the world’s most punctual, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review for 2023.

Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine

A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.