Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Mother, daughter both pilot Southwest flight: 'It's been a dream come true'
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
3 killed after plane crashes into Napa County vineyard
A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.
A single engine plane crashed Friday morning in a Napa County vineyard. All three people on board were killed, officials said.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
Alaska Airlines will offer electronic tags in San Jose to reduce check-in time
Alaska Airlines announced that later this year, they’ll be giving electronic baggage tags to 2,500 frequent flier passengers. They say the goal is to reduce the time spent checking in luggage by 40%.
Alaska Airlines announced that later this year, they’ll be giving electronic baggage tags to 2,500 frequent flier passengers. They say the goal is to reduce the time spent checking in luggage by 40%.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Heathrow asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets in effort to cap passengers
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.
Transportation Department nudges airlines to let families sit together on planes
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
Jamaican man sentenced to 14 years in prison for supplying flight attendant with cocaine, money
According to the DOJ, on six occasions between October 2015 and March 2016, Gaston Brown paid JetBlue flight attendant Marsha Gay Reynolds to transport cocaine and drug money across the country.
According to the DOJ, on six occasions between October 2015 and March 2016, Gaston Brown paid JetBlue flight attendant Marsha Gay Reynolds to transport cocaine and drug money across the country.
Marriott confirms another data breach at one of its hotels
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.
86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant
A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.
A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.
Flight cancellations slowing as Fourth of July weekend ends
Airlines had canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights - and another 23,000 were delayed - since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday.
Airlines had canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights - and another 23,000 were delayed - since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday.