Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs

The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.

Air India flight diverted to Russia finally arrives at SFO after 2-day ordeal

The Air India flight carrying passengers stranded in Russia finally arrived at San Francisco International Airport just after midnight Thursday, a relief to the passengers who were stranded thousands of miles from their intended destinations for two days.

India train accident caused by error with signaling system, railway official says

An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.

United Airlines pilots union moves closer to strike

The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.

Haunting last words shouted to Baton Rouge teen after he went overboard and vanished

In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.

FAA may have to redo plane evacuation tests as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces

Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.

Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says more than 9 million people were screened at airports over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Frontier Airlines launches 'all you can fly' fall and winter pass for $299

Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door

A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday. 

Record number of travelers expected for Memorial Day weekend

Experts across the country are expecting more fliers and drivers for this year’s Memorial Day weekend which may mean longer lines at security checkpoints and traffic. 

Record number of travelers expected for the Memorial Day weekend
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Experts across the country are expecting more fliers and drivers for this year?s Memorial Day weekend which may mean longer lines at security checkpoints and traffic.