Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
TikTokers have recently discovered Southwest Airlines' inclusion policy to provide one or two additional seats to 'passengers of size' at no extra cost.
Delta travelers housed in Canadian military barracks during emergency diversion from Amsterdam, passenger says
Hundreds of passengers arrived in Detroit, Michigan, following a flight diversion to Canada on the way to the United States from Amsterdam over the weekend.
Over 115M people expected to travel during holidays, airport totals to break records: AAA
AAA predicted Monday that some 115.2 million Americans will travel over the winter holidays, including 7.5 million by plane and almost 104 million by car.
Pilot-free plane in California conducts flight over San Jose: 'Monumental aviation achievement'
A Mountain View, California, company announced this week that it was able to fly a small cargo plane with no one on board over San Jose.
Off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to cut off plane engine mid-flight dodges attempted murder charges
An Oregon grand jury has indicted Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph David Emerson on 84 counts after he allegedly attempted to cut off a plane's engine during an October flight.
Richard Branson on Virgin Atlantic's sustainable fuel flight: 'It can be done'
Virgin Atlantic marked a milestone in its journey to become net zero by 2050. It was the first commercial carrier to complete a transatlantic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Woman on meth tries to open emergency exit door after showing signs of anxiety
A woman who was on meth attempted to open an emergency exit door aboard a Korean Air flight Thursday traveling from New York to Incheon, South Korea.
Flying car takes first successful flight
Samson Sky CEO and Switchblade designer Sam Bousfield joined "Varney & Co." to discuss the flying car's first flight from an airport in Washington state.
Frontier Airlines drops price for 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
Frontier Airlines is once again offering its "all-you-can-fly" pass for the lowest price ever, and is offering an additional perk for those who act quickly.
FAA panel warns that current safety levels are 'unsustainable'
The FAA's National Airspace System Safety Review Team warned Wednesday that there are several challenges making the current safety levels within the aviation system "unsustainable."
Emirates orders 95 Boeing 777 widebody jets in deal worth $52B
Boeing will sell 95 widebody 777 jets to Dubai-based long-haul airline Emirates, the companies announced on Monday on the first day of the Dubai Airshow.
2023 holiday travel season will be 'busiest ever,' TSA anticipates
The Transportation Security Administration says it is expecting to screen 30 million passengers during this upcoming Thanksgiving travel period.
US airlines boost winter schedules to meet surge in demand
U.S. carriers boosted their winter schedules in order to meet the expected surge in demand over the 2023 holiday season. Many carriers are looking at the Florida market in particular.
Alaska Airlines slapped with lawsuit over off-duty pilot's alleged attempt to crash passenger flight
A group of passengers are suing Alaska Airlines for an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot tried to shut down the engines mid-flight.
United Airlines' new boarding policy gets mixed reviews from travelers
The airline’s new boarding process is rolling out just ahead of the busy holiday travel months, and is aimed to speed up boarding efficiencies for passengers.
Flight attendants blocked from ritzy Dodgers charter for not being 'blond, blue-eyed': lawsuit
The lawsuit builds off a previous settlement between United Airlines and flight attendants in 2020 which alleged the airline of similar discrimination practices.
Pilots say they need to prioritize their mental health as pressures mount
Mental fitness in aviation should never be overlooked, pilots argue. It is something that needs to be focused on especially as pressures in the industry mount.
Boeing slashing 737 deliveries on quality issue
Boeing said it is reducing deliveries of its popular 737 Max jet this year after spotting a quality issue involving the aircraft’s pressure bulkhead. Still, the planes remain cleared to fly.
Alaska Airlines off-duty pilot pleads not guilty, talked magic mushrooms after allegedly trying to cut engines
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot pleaded not guilty in an Oregon courtroom on Tuesday to all charges after he allegedly tried to take down a flight on Sunday.
Who is Capt Emerson? Alaska Airlines releases details on off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash flight
Capt. Joseph Emerson, now facing 167 counts, 83 of which are for attempted murder, has been in the industry since 2001 and has passed every mandatory FAA medical certification.