Airline CEO preparing travelers for more disruptions
United CEO Scott Kirby sounded the alarm that more travelers will see delays and cancelations if carriers don't update operations.
Southwest Airlines to spend over $1B to invest in IT systems following holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines announced in a letter to loyalty customers that it is taking additional measures to review the events and "make thoughtful recommendations on future actions."
RedBird Capital takes more than 5% stake in Blade Air Mobility
Blade provides short-distance passenger flights using helicopters and planes throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and India, including to sports and live-entertainment events.
Qantas Airways passengers react to plane landing in Sydney after engine failure, mayday call
Qantas Flight 144 managed to land safely Wednesday in Sydney, Australia after one of its engines malfunctioned. (Credit: AuBC)
Qantas Airways plane lands safely in Sydney after mayday call
A Qantas Airways Boeing 737 plane landed in Sydney after an engine failed and the plane issued a mayday call Wednesday.
FAA investigating runway incursion that led to near-miss between airliners in New York
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the runway incursion at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport that led to a near collision between two airliners.
Biden’s pick to head FAA under fire along with administration
The Federal Aviation Administration is under pressure after several recent incidents affecting air travel and faces a confirmation battle for Biden's pick to lead the FAA.
Cruise ship forced to divert after finding 17 Cuban migrants in small raft
Royal Caribbean's "Liberty of the Seas" cruise ship successfully rescued 17 Cuban migrants Saturday, finding them adrift in a makeshift boat on its route to the Bahamas
Air New Zealand pokes fun at Prince Harry, Meghan Markle as it debunks claim made in 'Spare'
Prince Harry's account of a first-class Air New Zealand ticket purchased by Meghan Markle in 2018 was debunked by the airline, which took a dig at the Sussexes on social media.
Senators demand answers from Southwest Airlines CEO after holiday meltdown
Over a dozen senators sent a letter to Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan, demanding answers on a variety of issues related to its recent flight disruption fiasco.
Southwest Airlines sued by shareholders following operational meltdown
Shareholders are suing Southwest Airlines, claiming that it concealed issues about its technology that left it vulnerable during adverse weather conditions.
FAA outage caused by personnel who 'failed to follow procedures'
The Federal Aviation Administration's outage that led to flight delays and cancellations across the U.S. was due to the actions of personnel who "failed to follow procedures."
Delta Air Lines forecasts labor costs will weaken profits after strong quarter
Delta Air Lines reported strong fourth-quarter earnings Friday. However, the carrier is expecting higher non-fuel operating costs including labor costs.
New pilot contracts to drive up costs at US airlines
The Delta Air Lines pilot raises have been lauded by other pilot unions. If other airlines like American, United and Southwest follow suit, airline costs will increase.
American Airlines raises revenue, profit expectations
American Airlines announced in a regulatory filing Thursday that its revenue and profits in the fourth-quarter might be higher than it previously forecasted.
FAA outage fallout: Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled day after meltdown
Hundreds of flights remain delayed or canceled across the United States Thursday, just one day after an FAA system failure ground the airline industry to a halt.
Biden gives Buttigieg vote of confidence after FAA system meltdown disrupts travel nationwide
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has the confidence of President Biden after a technical outage with the Federal Aviation Administration caused mass cancellations and delays.
White House says President Biden has full confidence in Buttigieg despite ongoing airline snarl
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after an antiquated government system broke down
FAA system outage: What airlines are doing for passengers
Major U.S. carriers including United, Delta and Southwest Airlines, have promised to help passengers rebook for free if they were impacted by the FAA's system-wide outage.
FAA lifts airline ground stop as flight delays, cancellations pile up across the country
The FAA's NOTAM system failed early Wednesday morning, resulting in thousands of delayed or canceled flights, according to the FAA's website.