FAA investigating 5K pilots accused of hiding conditions that would make them unfit to fly: report
The pilots – who are military veterans – allegedly did not disclose they were receiving disability benefits for potentially disqualifying medical conditions.
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
San Francisco battling perception of being unsafe
A recent survey shows that nearly half of Americans consider San Francisco to be an unsafe city.
FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents.
Frontier Airlines handing out matching miles for student loan debts
The start of student loan payments is rapidly approaching.
Southwest is limiting service that lets passengers buy better spot in boarding line
The perk starts at $15 but can be higher, depending on the length of the flight and demand for seats.
United Airlines pilot charged after ax attack on airport parking gate
A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.
Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.
Southwest Airlines cancels 81 flights at San Jose airport as Hilary lands in SoCal
Records show that Hilary is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. At least 9 million people were under flash-flood warning ahead of the storm.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
Dog abandoned at Pittsburgh airport after owner learns it needs crate to fly
Pennsylvania police are expecting charges to be filed.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
NTSB: Pilot miscommunication caused SFO-bound United flight to nearly plunge into ocean
Federal investigators said Thursday that miscommunication between pilots led to a United Airlines jet diving within 748 feet of the ocean’s surface shortly after takeoff from Hawaii in December.
California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Frustrated Lufthansa pilot flies plane in 15-mile long penis pattern after being diverted to different airport
A Lufthansa pilot reportedly flew a plane full of passengers in a flight pattern that resembled a penis on radar after being asked to divert the flight to a different airport.
United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine
United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.
New Frontier Airlines policy requires flyers to drop-off checked bag 60 minutes before flight
Reaction to Frontier's new stricter bag policy has been mixed.
Want to live on a cruise ship? A 2-year trip around the world from Florida will cost you this much
A new cruise experience could be more affordable than the rent or mortgage you’re paying on land. It's called Victoria Cruises and it sets sail from Florida this year for a 2-year trip around the world.
Frontier launches monthly all-you-can-fly pass, but there's a catch
The new monthly Frontier pass is a spinoff of the GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Fall and Winter Pass.
United Airlines pilot removed from service after showing up drunk to flight
A United Airlines pilot was removed from service after reportedly showing up drunk to work a flight from Paris to Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon.