New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan
The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.
United Airlines pilot cuts Maui vacation short, flies tourists off island amid wildfires
Wearing sneakers, shorts, and a polo shirt, Vince Eckelkamp co-piloted a jetliner to help get hundreds of people out of Maui as the wildfires erupted.
United Airlines bans passenger following viral video showing dispute over wine
United Airlines banned a female passenger following the emergence of a viral video in which she apparently argued with a flight attendant about wine.
New Frontier Airlines policy requires flyers to drop-off checked bag 60 minutes before flight
Reaction to Frontier's new stricter bag policy has been mixed.
Why are gas prices going up? Blame the heat and production cuts
Gas prices in the U.S. are continuing to rise this summer, creating another money headache for Americans. Here's a few factors that are causing the price jump.
Kentucky woman describes Allegiant flight that was forced to take 'evasive actions' to avoid incoming jet
An Allegiant Air flight took a terrifying turn after it was forced to make a sudden 600 feet climb to avoid a collision with an oncoming private jet.
American Airlines bans North Carolina teen who tried popular travel hack
A North Carolina teenager who was recently caught attempting to use a popular cost-saving hack while traveling on American Airlines has now been grounded by the airline.
Passenger takes control of plane when pilot has medical emergency, crash lands in Martha's Vineyard
A woman took the controls of a small plane and crash landed on a Massachusetts island Saturday afternoon when the pilot suffered a medical emergency, police said.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
TSA stopped over 3,200 firearms at security checkpoints for 1st half of 2023
Of the firearms that were seized for the first half of 2023, 92% were loaded.
Current US passport wait time creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
The U.S. passport agency is flooded with a record-busting 500,000 applications a week -- while still dealing with pandemic-related staffing shortages.
Passengers see fewer flight cancellations, delays for July 4th weekend
One of the biggest concerns was whether 5G signals would interfere with aircraft equipment that's critical when planes land in low visibility.
American Airlines passenger gets plane to himself after 18-hour delay: ‘It was an insane experience’
A North Carolina man's patience at the airport paid off in a big way.
Texas airline worker killed after being sucked into Delta Air Lines jet engine
The victim was employed by Unifi Aviation, a company Delta and other airlines contract to support ground handling operations.
2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexico's Baja California
The Americans are believed to have died in El Pescadero, Mexico, after inhaling gas.
Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash
A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.
TSA's facial recognition technology streamlines security process at airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented its Credential Authentication Technology 2 (CAT-2) machine in over a dozen airports across the nation, including the Detroit Metro Airport, to streamline the security checkout process.
Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs
The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast
Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.