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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Small plane lands in ocean off crowded New Hampshire beach

A small plane towing a banner landed in the ocean off a crowded New Hampshire beach on Saturday, and lifeguards rescued the pilot, who was unhurt, authorities said.