United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport after mechanical issue
A United Airlines flight headed from Newark airport to Brazil turned around to make an emergency landing early Thursday. The airline blamed a mechanical issue.
American Airlines reveals new luxury suites, premium seating
American Airlines announced it will debut new Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321XLR aircrafts in 2024 that'll have additional Flagship Suite seats and re-designed Premium Economy seats.
Pilots union warns of more flight delays, cancellations
Faster than expected return to travel has left the airlines flat footed, causing flight delays and scheduling conflicts with pilots forced to take up the slack.
Heathrow, airlines will avoid 'noise disruption' during Queen Elizabeth's funeral
London's Heathrow Airport and airlines operating out of it are changing their flight schedules to prevent "noise disruption" during Queen Elizabeth's funeral on Monday.
Chicago flights delayed after minor accident between two planes
A Southwest Airlines flight was delayed several hours after a minor accident with an American Airlines flight on the taxiway of Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Democratic lawmakers ask for IG investigation into how airlines used COVID relief funding
In a letter, two Democratic lawmakers are requesting that the Treasury’s Office of Inspector General launch a probe into how airlines used federal COVID funding.
Lufthansa reaches last minute deal with union to avoid pilot walkout
Lufthansa Airlines has avoided a planned pilot walkout over wages after reaching a last-minute deal with union representatives on Tuesday.
States ask Congress for more airline passenger protections
Dozens of state attorneys general are begging Congress to take action allowing greater consumer protections for airline customers as complaints surge.
Spirit Airlines announces vendor switch at Dallas airport will impact 134 employees
Spirit Airlines is switching vendors in Dallas that provide agents and ground services teams, impacting 134 employees, it wrote in a letter to Texas officials.
2 Air France pilots suspended after fistfight in cockpit
Crew members aboard an Air France flight from Geneva to Paris had to intervene when the pilot and co-pilot got into a fistfight in the cockpit during an apparent dispute.
Jet2 plane makes emergency landing in Greece after passengers told that pilot fainted: report
A plane was forced to land in Greece on its way from England to Turkey after the pilot passed out mid flight.
Mexico flight to Los Angeles sees airplane engine burst into flames
A plane engine on a flight from Mexico to Los Angeles burst into flames in midair, prompting the pilot to safely return to Guadalajara.
Photos from Alaska Airlines flight show metal paneling breaking away from plane
Images have emerged showing metal paneling coming off of an Alaska Airlines flight that was forced to turn around and land in Seattle following an "unusual vibration."
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg scolds airline CEOs over flight disruptions: 'Unacceptable'
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told U.S. airline CEOs that nationwide flight disruptions this summer are "unacceptable" and suggested his department will take action.
American Airlines passenger alleges racism, says she was banned from plane because of her 'tone'
A New York City educator accused an American Airlines manager of racial discrimination for banning her from a flight after she complained about a three-hour delay.
Mexican airlines could hit turbulence if US recession fears worsen
As U.S. recession fears worsen, Mexican airlines are bracing for turbulence as US tourism makes up for a large part of their business and a recession would lead to less Americans traveling.
Airbus strikes remaining A350 jets from deal with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is suing Airbus for at least $1.4 billion after Qatar had to ground more than 20 Airbus long-haul jets after they were deemed unsafe for flight by Qatar's regulator.
What's inside the Dems reconciliation bill, Biden denies recession and more: Friday's 5 things to know
The repackaged Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would raise an estimated $739B over a decade, fight climate change, curb pharmaceutical prices and reduce debt, according to Democrats.
FAA proposes new flight deck barrier after unruly passengers grab headlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is proposing a new requirement that would protect the flight deck by adding a second barrier as unruly passenger rates remain high.
House Republican to introduce bill to raise pilot retirement age
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy will file legislation Tuesday that would raise the pilot retirement age by two years as airlines struggle with pilot shortages.