Boeing 777X 'realistically' won't win certification approval before mid-2023: FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told Boeing Co that its planned 777X is not yet ready for a significant certification step and warned it "realistically" will not certify the airplane until mid-to-late 2023.
Southwest pledges no checked bag fees policy will stay
Southwest Airlines will not charge for checked bags for the foreseeable future, according to outgoing CEO Gary Kelly and his successor, Bob Jordan.
Frontier Airlines to rescind COVID-19 recovery fee it charged customers
Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it will cancel a fee it recently began charging customers in an effort to "offset added costs" related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flight attendant union leader on 'passenger aggression': Air travel won’t work unless everyone follows rules
Flight Attendants Association President Sara Nelson joined "Cavuto: Coast to Coast" Wednesday to call for passengers to "follow the rules" on airlines, reinforcing that they're only in place "so that we can travel together safely."
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly to step aside, successor named
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly is stepping aside, a company insider will take the helm in February of 2022.
FAA proposes $124,500 in fines for passengers who refused to wear a mask, assaulted flight attendants
The Federal Aviation Administration is cracking down on rowdy passengers, announcing $124,500 in proposed fines on Tuesday against eight passengers who allegedly refused to wear a mask, drank their own booze on planes, or assaulted flight attendants.
Airline groups ask DOJ to help crackdown on violent passengers
Airline groups are asking the Department of Justice to help crack down on violent passengers amid a spike in disputes on airplanes.
American Airlines expects to cancel around 80 flights per day through June
American Airlines confirmed that it will cancel around 80 flights per day throughout June and will adjust a "fraction" of its flight schedules in July.
Drone pilot notification system down, FAA says
The system that assists drone pilots with navigating airspace was down Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Largest Boeing 737 MAX model takes off on maiden flight
-Boeing Co's 737 MAX 10, the largest member of its best-selling single-aisle airplane family, took off on its maiden flight on Friday, in a further step toward recovering from the safety grounding of a smaller model.
FAA mandates Boeing 737 MAX inspections for key automated flight system
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday issued a directive for Boeing Co requiring operators of 737 MAX airplanes to conduct additional inspections for the plane's automated flight control system.
Southwest Airlines offers 50% off sale amid computer issues, flight delays
The major U.S. carrier is offering "50% off base fares for 50 days of fall travel" for only 48 hours as an incentive to lure in travelers after the busy summer season winds down. Customers can use the limited time discount to book a flight this coming fall through June 17.
Southwest Airlines’ system issues continue for 2nd day
Southwest Airlines’ computer issues continued into Tuesday afternoon, a day after a computer glitch stranded passengers at airport terminals around the country.
Airlines' latest troubles: Unruly passengers drinking, smoking, refusing to wear masks
The passengers are facing proposed civil fines ranging from $7,500 to $15,500 as part of the FAA’s zero-tolerance policy for unruly and dangerous behavior by passengers, which was enacted in January after the agency saw an increase in "disturbing incidents."
Archer Aviation unveils electric air taxi for launch in 2024
Archer Aviation on Thursday unveiled its first-ever electric air taxi and demonstrated how the aircraft will operate with a virtual reality flight.
Airline CEOs urge US, UK to reopen travel routes ahead of G7 Summit: 'Follow the science'
Business leaders in the commercial airline space want the U.S. and U.K. to reopen for transatlantic travel.
Boeing's new Air Force One jets could arrive late, cost more
Boeing Co. has estimated the new Air Force One jets it is building may arrive a year late and cost taxpayers more than planned, a top Pentagon official said.
Planes grounded by COVID-19 largely avoid the junkyard — for now
Fewer planes will head to the junkyard, despite air travel being grounded during the coronavirus pandemic.
United Airlines to buy 15 Boom Supersonic Overture jets
United Airlines announced Thursday that it intends to buy at least 15 Overture jets from Colorado-based Boom Supersonic.
Memorial Day weekend travel surges as COVID-19 restrictions ease
On Sunday and Saturday, over 3.2 million people were screened at checkpoints across the nation, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

















