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.

Crazy, long lines at Oakland airport as some Southwest passengers miss their flights

Oakland International Airport had long lines to check bags at Southwest on Thursday morning. The day is expected to be one of the busiest post-Christmas travel days, as people return home after visiting with family or head out on a New Year's trip. 

Here's where your luggage goes when airlines lose it

What happens when airlines find lost luggage after they've stopped looking for it? This is where the Unclaimed Baggage store comes in.

Holiday headaches for some Southwest Airlines passengers

It's proving to be another stressful Christmas week for some Southwest Airlines passengers, as the company was forced to cancel hundreds of flights on Christmas and Christmas Eve, mostly due to dense fog in Chicago.

6-year-old flying alone ends up on wrong Spirit Airlines flight

A 6-year-old boy's first time on a plane did not go as expected. The child, named Capser, was headed from Philadelphia to Florida, but his grandmother said that Spirit Airlines put him on the wrong flight.

Bay Area airports bustling amid Christmas travel rush

With days to go before Christmas, huge lines of people snaked out the door Friday morning at Oakland International Airport on the busiest travel day before the long weekend holiday.