Video shows plane touch down on runway without landing gear after suffering mechanical failure
A video in Australia on Monday captured a plane making a dramatic landing without its landing gear after suffering a mechanical failure mid-flight.
SEC to investigate Boeing over statements on safety practices: report
The SEC is reportedly opening an investigation into aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. for alleged statements about safety practices, which may have misled investors.
These are the top-rated airlines for customer satisfaction
J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which highlighted the airlines whose investments in staff training and overall travel experience paid off.
Spirit Airlines CEO says industry is like a 'rigged game,' US consumers are 'long-term losers'
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie told analysts on an earnings call Monday that the airline industry is a "rigged game" that only benefits the Big Four carriers.
'Belligerent' United Airlines passenger ordered to pay $20K to carrier, TSA says
A United Airlines passenger from England was forced to serve time and pay more than $20,000 in fines for his "threatening" and "belligerent" behavior during a flight in March.
Delta Air Lines Boeing plane loses emergency slide mid-flight, crew hears 'non-routine' vibrations
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 bound for Los Angeles, California made an emergency landing into New York JFK after losing it's emergency slide mid-flight
Southwest CEO says airline mulling changes to its open seating policy
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said that the carrier is considering changing the boarding and seating processes on its planes in order to improve its financial position.
Spirit Airlines flight video shows unidentified liquid flowing down aisle
An issue on a Spirit Airlines plane earlier this week caused liquid to flow through the aisle between rows of passengers, according to video and reports.
Biden admin's new airline rules to require cash refunds for canceled flights, fees disclosed up front
The White House announced new Department of Transpiration rules that require automatic, cash refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights and disclosure of junk fees.
United said it lost $200 million from the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9
United Airlines noted in its latest earnings report released this week that the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January cost the company about $200 million in losses.
Whistleblower testifies Boeing is producing defective planes, says he's received physical threats
Whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a quality engineer at Boeing, testified to the Senate that the airplane manufacturer has put out defective aircraft and ignored his warnings.
Alaska Airlines flights resume after FAA's temporary ground stop
A nationwide ground stop was issued for Alaska Airlines on Wednesday as the carrier while it worked to resolve an issue with its weight and balance system.
Boeing whistleblower warns 787 Dreamliner could 'fall apart' in midair unless safety issues addressed
Boeing whistleblower Sam Salehpour talked to NBC News before attending a Senate investigations subcommittee, claiming 787 Dreamliners risk falling apart midair under long-term fatigue.
Boeing's tip line submissions were up 500% on the year during the first quarter
Calls to Boeing's tip line for workers to report safety and quality concerns have increased 500% from a year ago after the mid-air blowout of a 737 Max 9 plug door panel.
FAA rolling out new technology to reduce risk of runway accidents
The Federal Aviation Administration, trying to eliminate all close calls at airports, is deploying more technology to improve "air traffic controllers’ situational awareness."
Rising costs on flights: When to book, and what to expect
Travel app Hopper reported that prices for airline tickets will start to rise next month as demand snaps back for the summer. Prices will peak at the end of May and early June.
Boeing 737 Max diverts to Idaho after in-flight emergency
A Boeing jet operated by Air Canada diverted during its flight from Mexico City to Vancouver, Canada, making an emergency landing in Idaho after a warning light illuminated.
Boeing whistleblower raises concerns over safety of 787 Dreamliner jets
Federal officials are investigating Boeing again after a whistleblower raised concerns about shortcuts taken when assembling the 777 and 787 widebody jets.
Spirit Airlines defers Airbus deliveries, furloughing 260 pilots
Spirit Airlines announced that its deferring Airbus deliveries and furloughing hundreds of pilots as it tries to shore up more liquidity and return to profitability.
Earthquake outside NYC triggers ground stop at major airports
The FAA temporarily grounded all flights Friday at Newark and John F. Kennedy International Airports following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey.