American Airlines CEO says merger with United would be 'bad for customers'
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected a potential United Airlines merger as anti-competitive and bad for customers during an earnings call.
Major airline axes 20,000 'unprofitable' flights as jet fuel costs soar
German carrier Lufthansa is cutting roughly 20,000 short-haul flights through October, citing soaring jet fuel prices linked to the Iran war.
Trump says he wants 'somebody' to buy Spirit Airlines, opposes United-American merger
President Donald Trump says he wants someone to buy Spirit Airlines as the low-cost carrier battles bankruptcy and rising fuel costs threaten its recovery plan.
Air Canada scraps key US routes as fuel costs surge amid Iran war
A major airline announced Friday that it is suspending select routes in the U.S., citing soaring jet fuel costs that have made certain operations unprofitable.
FAA to cut flights at major US airport to reduce delays
The FAA announced scheduling reductions at Chicago O'Hare, limiting daily flights to curb delays and cancellations during the busy summer 2026 season.
Rising fuel costs threaten Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy exit plan: reports
Spirit Airlines faces mounting challenges as higher fuel costs threaten its restructuring plan and raise doubts about its financial recovery.
Ryanair welcomes jail sentence for unruly passenger as airline enforces zero-tolerance misconduct policy
Ryanair says unruly passengers now face jail time as a Welsh man gets 10 months for threatening crew and forcing a pilot to abort a landing attempt.
Southwest Airlines limits passengers to 1 portable charger per person over fire concerns
Southwest Airlines rolls out stricter portable charger rules, limiting passengers to one device per person amid rising lithium battery fire concerns.
United adds TSA wait times to app as DHS shutdown strains airport security lines
United Airlines adds TSA wait times to its app as staffing shortages due to a DHS shutdown lead to long lines and delays at U.S. airports.
Delta landing attempt rattled by wrong tower radio mix-up, sparking alarm near LaGuardia
Delta flight 5752 pilots contacted JFK's tower instead of LaGuardia's during their approach, triggering a go-around in a stunning mix-up captured in newly surfaced audio.
Alaska Airlines unveils lie-flat suites, upgraded perks in new international business class
Alaska Airlines unveiled its new international business class with lie-flat suites that will debut on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners this spring.
Three women removed from Frontier flight, arrested over refusal to pay extra bag fee
Three women face charges after refusing to pay a carry-on bag fee at Miami International Airport, prompting a flight delay and police response.
Delta flight to Atlanta returns to Brazil airport after engine issue
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta, Georgia, returned to São Paulo, Brazil, after a reported engine issue. The flight was operated on an Airbus A330 jet.
Air Canada CEO announces his retirement 1 week after deadly crash
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau will retire by Q3 2026 after facing backlash over an English-only condolence video following the fatal LaGuardia Airport crash.
JetBlue flight turns back after striking a coyote on the runway: 'We thought it was a joke'
A JetBlue passenger says she heard a loud thud as Flight 1129 reportedly struck a coyote on the runway at T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island, forcing the plane to turn back.
Fatal LaGuardia collision renews focus on runway incursion risks across US
Runway incursions remain a safety concern at U.S. airports in the wake of a deadly collision at LaGuardia, with FAA data showing 97 incidents reported in January alone.
Hundreds of flights canceled, delayed at LaGuardia Airport after Air Canada runway collision
Flight cancellations and delays are mounting at LaGuardia Airport after an Air Canada Express flight collided with a fire truck while landing in New York City on Sunday night.
United Airlines slashes flights as Iran war sends fuel prices soaring
United Airlines becomes the first major U.S. carrier to cut flights as Iran war fuel prices soar, with CEO Scott Kirby slashing about 5% of capacity.
4 flight attendants injured on Delta flight to Sydney after plane experiences 'brief turbulence'
Four Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured during turbulence on a flight bound for Sydney, with three hospitalized but no passengers hurt.
'Empty refrigerators and eviction notices': TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown
TSA workers in Atlanta face a mounting financial crisis as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, with agents dealing with evictions and hardships.