Fourth of July travel: Hundreds of flights canceled on busy weekend
A reinvigorated travel sector, the Fourth of July and some of the highest traffic since pre-pandemic times have overloaded airports, creating delays and cancellations nationwide.
American Airlines glitch leaves thousands of flights without key crew
A software glitch left thousands of American Airlines flights without pilots for July as delays and cancellations continue to derail travel plans nationwide.
US airlines cancel, delay hundreds of flights again
Hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed again on Thursday, with summer travel in the U.S. not showing any signs of slowing. Pilots are protesting conditions.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is cutting service at three airports, two in New York and one in Ohio, this fall. It has become the latest carrier to respond to the industry-wide shortage of pilots.
Piedmont Airlines, Envoy Air pilots receive pay increase amid worker shortage
Two regional airlines owned by American Airlines are giving their pilots substantial pay raises over the next two years amid struggles to hold on to pilots.
After business traveler says he found bugs in his salad, airline responds
A business-class passenger said he found bugs in his plastic-wrapped salad while on a flight from Germany to Dallas-Fort Worth — says staff laughed it off.
Summer travel prices soar amid increased demand for flights, hotels
Airline tickets, gas prices and hotel rates are higher than usual, with airline fares averaging more than $400 round trip this summer, according to the AP.
Unruly air passenger incidents fall after mask mandate lifted
The rate of unruly passenger incidents on airplanes fell to the lowest level since 2020 a week after a federal judge ended a government mask mandate for public transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
American Airlines plane loses part of wing during flight, makes emergency landing
An American Airlines plane was forced into an emergency landing after losing part of its wing during a flight from Charleston, South Carolina, to Dallas-Fort Worth Tuesday night.
American Airlines to use buses on some routes
Starting June 3, Landline will be transporting customers from regional airports in Allentown/Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, to the carrier’s Philadelphia hub.
American Airlines reports smaller loss as pickup in travel offsets omicron blip
American Airlines Group Inc reported a smaller adjusted first-quarter loss on Thursday, as a strong pickup in travel in March helped offset a blip in January caused by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
The best major US airlines of 2022: Report
WalletHub recently found the best airlines of 2022.
COVID mask mandate: Uber, Amtrak, airlines dropping requirements for customers and employees
Companies have lifted restrictions following a federal judge's decision to strike down the national mask mandate.
American Airlines resumes alcohol service on some flights
American Airlines will begin its "buy-on-board" program, offering beer, wine and spirits to customers on flights over 250 miles, the U.S. carrier told FOX Business in a statement.
JetBlue, Alaska trim schedules as airlines attempt smoother summer
Major airlines have announced they will be cutting down on flight numbers as labor shortages continue.
FAA announces record unruly passenger fines
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that it has proposed the largest-ever fines against two passengers for alleged unruly behavior.
Lawmakers introduce no-fly list legislation to protect airline crews from abusive passengers
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation that would put violent passengers on a lifetime commercial no-fly list.
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines announced it will resume selling alcohol on domestic and short-haul international flights in April.
JetBlue, American, Southwest pilots sue CDC over federal mask mandate
The 10 commercial airline pilots argue that the court should "vacate worldwide the FTMM (federal transportation mask mandate)" calling it an "illegal and unconstitutional exercise of executive authority."
Russia sanctions snarl flights, compound airline industry woes
Airlines could face lengthy blockages of key flight corridors in Europe as the European Union and Moscow issued tit-for-tat airspace bans, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.