Frontier Airlines CEO says workforce got ‘lazy’ during pandemic
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said during a recent conference that the COVID-19 pandemic made America's workforce "lazy." He received backlash for the remarks.
Spirit Airlines partners with Liberty University flight school, looks to address pilot shortage
Liberty University is partnering with Spirit Airlines in a pipeline program to land aeronautics graduates jobs as pilots amid a national shortage.
Delta Air Lines restricts access to airport lounges, changes rules to earn elite status
Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can gain access into their lounges and earn frequent flyer status.
Swiss International Air Lines reportedly leaves all bags behind on flight delivering passengers to Spain
Swiss International Air Lines left all the luggage behind for a flight as it carried passengers from Switzerland to Spain on Saturday, according to outlet AFP.
United Airlines passenger attempts to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
An unidentified passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles allegedly tried to forcefully enter the cockpit and open the plane's exit doors before takeoff.
Protester smashes pie in face of airline's group CEO
Protesters pelted Michael O'Leary, group CEO of Ryanair, with a pair of pies on Thursday. He got one to the face and one the back of the head, according to video of the incident.
Major US airline taps Tom Brady as 'strategic adviser'
Delta Air Lines and retired NFL legend Tom Brady are teaming up in a partnership in which he will take on a "strategic adviser" role.
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines temporarily grounded all flights Wednesday after an equipment failure, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats
An Air Canada passenger wrote that two of her fellow travelers were escorted off a plane because they refused to sit in vomit-covered seats that were not properly cleaned.
Worker dies in forklift accident at Logan International Airport
A forklift operator died Tuesday after becoming involved in an accident at Boston’s Logan International Airport, according to state police.
11 passengers hospitalized after Delta plane turbulence in Atlanta
A Delta Air Lines flight from Milan to Atlanta hit violent turbulence on Tuesday, sending 11 individuals to the hospital, according to reports.
This European airline is launching an 'adult-only' section
Corendon Airlines announced Tuesday that its the first Turkish-Dutch airline to create an "Only Adult zone." It will be on flights between Amsterdam and Curaçao.
New generation of aircraft mechanics hoping to fill gaps amid worker shortage
The aviation industry is expected to see a shortage of 12,000 to 18,000 aviation maintenance technicians in 2023 as nearly one-third of the workforce is at or near retirement.
American Airlines hit with largest-ever fine for tarmac delays
The Transportation Department slapped American Airlines with a $4.1 million fine in connection to how long the carrier has made passengers wait on planes idling on the tarmac.
Travel chaos unfolding in Europe as UK air traffic control working to fix 'technical issue'
A “technical issue" that affected a top United Kingdom air traffic control service provider is causing travel disruption across Europe, reports say.
Three Ryanair passengers removed from flight after brawl erupts: video
A video has captured a disruption onboard a Ryanair flight this week before takeoff, resulting in three passengers being removed from the aircraft.
Delta launches new health technologies for in-flight medical emergencies: ‘As safe as possible’
To help ensure the safety of passengers, Delta Air Lines is rolling out upgrades to its onboard medical tools and technology. The chief health officer shared details.
Frontier Airlines handing out matching miles for student loan debts of 100 people
Frontier Airlines said it will dole out miles equivalent to student loan debts as part of a sweepstakes. 100 people can win with the opportunity to get as many miles as they have debt.
American Airlines plane bound for NYC diverts to Jacksonville after pepper spray incident
An American Airlines plane headed to New York City was diverted to Jacksonville after someone accidentally sprayed a bottle of pepper spray.
Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.