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.
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.
Southwest Airlines flight to Fort Lauderdale fills with smoke, returns to Cuba for emergency landing
Southwest Airlines passengers headed to Fort Lauderdale saw the cabin fill with smoke after birds took out one of the engines, forcing the plane to turn back to Cuba.
Two United Airlines planes make contact at Boston’s Logan Airport, prompting FAA investigation
The FAA has launched an investigation Monday after two United Airlines planes made contact while waiting to take off from Boston Logan International Airport.
American Airlines passenger arrested after allegedly urinating on another flyer during New York-India flight
A 21-year-old college student in America was arrested in India Saturday after urinating on a passenger during a flight from New York City.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
The Lavenir family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb, a rental owner, and the prior renter after their 19-month-old daughter died due to fentanyl exposure.
Disneyland removes 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from parade over ties to controversial 1946 film
Disneyland removed the lyric "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" from its park parade this year over concerns regarding its origin in the controversial film "Song of the South."
Vegan butterbeer added to menus at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A vegan-friendly, non-dairy butterbeer drink is now available at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Carnival sends message to spring break travelers ahead of busy season
Carnival Cruise Line sent an email to passengers booked for travel over spring break to remind them of the company's policies and the consequences of not abiding by them,
Carnival Cruise Line warns unruly spring break passengers could face hefty $500 fine
In a recent update to its cruise ticket contract, Carnival Cruise Line said unruly guests could be slapped with a $500 fine.
Small fire on Spirit Airlines flight diverted to Jacksonville blamed on vaping device battery: report
The overhead bin fire that caused a Spirit Airlines plane to divert course Wednesday to Jacksonville was caused by a vaping device, a passenger says.
7 Lufthansa passengers on Texas to Germany flight hospitalized after lightning strikes plane
A Lufthansa flight heading from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Dulles International Airport after encountering "severe turbulence,” which left 7 people injured.
Delta pilots approve big pay raises, other perks in new contract
Pilots for Delta Air Lines ratified a new contract on Wednesday that will see their pay rise by 34% over the next four years and increase other perks and benefits.
Biden, Buttigieg call on airlines to drop family seating fees
President Biden and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg are calling on major carriers to
Sen. Ted Cruz calls Biden FAA nominee unqualified, says White House 'playing politics' with safety
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Wednesday said President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, Phil Washington, is not qualified for the job.
FAA investigating 'close call' between JetBlue flight, Learjet at Boston airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Monday incident in which a Learjet took off in Boston while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land.
Train-car wheel bearing overheated before Ohio train derailment, NTSB finds
An overheated bearing on a railcar was the likely cause of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, federal officials said Thursday.