United Airlines flight returns to Houston for emergency landing following 'mechanical issue'
A United Airlines plane that suffered a “mechanical issue" shortly after taking off from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday night made an emergency landing.
United Airlines seeks to launch commercial flying taxi service in Chicago within 2 years
United Airlines has partnered with Archer Aviation and plans to launch an electric flying air taxi service between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and downtown Vertiport Chicago in 2025.
American Airlines to temporarily suspend route due to Boeing dreamliner delays
American Airlines is cutting flights now so because of expected delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, crucial for the transatlantic route.
Pilot from another airline helps Southwest plane land safely after captain needs 'medical attention'
An off-duty pilot from another airline helped Southwest Airlines Flight 6013 make a safe landing in Las Vegas after one of its pilots needed "medical attention" following takeoff.
Biden FAA nominee stalls in Senate committee as Republicans call him unqualified
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has indefinitely delayed the vote on President Biden's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration.
FAA issues safety alert to airlines and pilots after 'concerning' near-miss incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an alert to the airline industry Wednesday calling for attention to safety following a series of near-miss incidents this year.
Teenager dies after defibrillator on American Airlines flight wasn't charged, lawsuit alleges
A mother has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines claiming her son died last June after he became unconscious and the automatic external defibrillator on his flight was not charged.
Qantas airline warns pilots of Chinese warships causing radio traffic interference over South China Sea
Australian pilots with Qantas airlines have experienced interference radio traffic coming from Chinese warships in the Pacific Ocean.
These are the worst airlines for cancellations, delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its December 2022 Air Travel Consumer Report on Thursday, ranking airlines on cancellation rates, on-time arrivals
Delta flight to Atlanta diverted to Dallas over 'unruly passenger'
A Delta Air Lines flight to Atlanta made an unexpected landing in Dallas early this morning due to the behavior of an “unruly passenger,” the airline says.
Buttigieg acknowledges 'more mistakes than usual' with close calls at airports
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged that "more mistakes than usual" are happening at airports across the country.
FAA investigates another close call, this time at Reagan National Airport, ahead of safety summit
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating yet another close call, this time between two planes at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
Southwest Airlines plans further measures to prevent another winter operations meltdown
Southwest Airlines plans to boost staff levels and add to its fleet of de-icing trucks during the winter months as the company takes steps to prevent another holiday meltdown.
JetBlue flying NYC to Paris nonstop starting in late June
In a few months, JetBlue Airways' nonstop New York City to Paris flight will start running, the low-cost carrier announced on Tuesday. It first said in November the route was coming.
TSA reveals 'hundreds of prohibited items' seized by officers at airport where explosives found in suitcase
The TSA has shared images of “prohibited items” found in the luggage of passengers traveling through a Pennsylvania airport where explosives were recently discovered in a suitcase.
Bombardier business jet passenger killed by turbulence identified
Authorities have released the identity of the business jet passenger who died last week when severe turbulence rocked a Bombardier Challenger 300 over New England.
American Airlines crew averts possible disaster in Sarasota, Florida close call
Another close call incident was reported at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida, where an American Airlines crew initiated a go-around to avoid an accident with an Air Canada plane.
United passengers tackle man who allegedly tried to open emergency exit door, stabbed flight attendant mid-air
A passenger onboard a United Airlines flight between LA and Boston allegedly tried to open a door mid-flight and attempted to stab a flight attendant.
JetBlue, Spirit brace for Justice Department lawsuit to block airlines’ merger
JetBlue expects a lawsuit from the Justice Department over the $3.8 billion merger with Spirit Airlines; Spirit argues deal would save customers millions.
Southwest Airlines passengers detail 'horrifying' flight diverted in Carolinas, some vomited in 9-hour ordeal
Southwest Airlines passengers reportedly vomited and had panic attacks when their plane shook "like crazy" approaching Raleigh, and the flight was diverted to Myrtle Beach.