FAA delays flights for 5 major US airports so far, as Canada wildfire smoke impacts visibility
The FAA announced flight delays at New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina, airports Thursday amid Canada's wildfires.
Korean man who opened plane door mid-flight 'wanted to get off quickly': report
The South Korean man who opened the emergency exit door of his plane mid-flight Friday told authorities he did it because was feeling claustrophobic.
Terrifying video shows South Korea plane door open during flight; man in custody
A passenger on Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 in South Korea opened the emergency exit doors, initiating a blast of powerful winds that affected others.
Summer travelers look for new ways to save money as prices rise across the US
Travelers are looking for new ways to save money as prices rise across the country. Some people are settling for fewer trips, while others are driving to save money on airfare.
Airlines ranked from best to worst in 2023 by The Points Guy: Where does your loyalty lie?
The Points Guy released a report of the best airlines in 2023 based on reliability, experience, costs and loyalty — see if your favorite made this year's list.
John Wayne Airport elicits most anger from flyers, report says
Forbes recently compared the anger various American airports evoke from people using them for air travel and found John Wayne Airport in California irritates travelers the most.
TSA testing facial recognition technology at 16 airports across US to enhance airport security, travel
The TSA is testing new facial recognition technology at 16 airports all over the U.S. to bolster security and make procedures run more smoothly.
Atlanta has the busiest airport in the world
Five of the 10 busiest airports in the world are located in the United States, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World.
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.
TSA declares peanut butter a liquid, social media reacts
The debate is over if the TSA considers peanut butter a liquid after the agency took to social media to share that peanut butter is a liquid, not a solid.
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.
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.
Southwest flight comes within 200 feet of ambulance at Baltimore airport in another scary near-miss
A Southwest Airlines plane had a close call with an ambulance vehicle that came within 200 feet of the aircraft as it was taking off at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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.
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.
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.
DOT dashboard shows what airlines guarantee fee-free family seating
The Department of Transportation (DOT) launched a dashboard this week that shows what airlines guarantee that children can sit adjacent to an accompanying adult at no extra cost.
Uber makes airport pickups easier ahead of busy spring break
Uber announced a slate of changes to its platform to make it easier for users to hail and find their ride at airports around the globe. The changes launched just ahead of spring break.
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.