Senate confirms first permanent FAA administrator in more than a year
The Senate confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new FAA administrator on Tuesday after the agency went more than 18 months without a Senate-confirmed leader.
Alaska Airlines passenger recounts harrowing moments off-duty pilot allegedly tried to cut plane's engines
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson is to be arraigned on 83 attempted murder counts after flight's emergency diversion to Portland.
Flight diverted to Portland over 'credible security threat,' off-duty pilot charged with 83 attempted murders
An Alaska Airlines flight from Washington state bound for San Francisco was diverted to Portland, Oregon, when an off-duty pilot allegedly tried to shut down the engines.
FAA investigates after Alaska Airlines flight steers into SkyWest plane's path
An Alaska Airlines flight steered into the path of a SkyWest flight departing from Oregon's Portland International Airport and is under investigation, the FAA says.
Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights over 'necessary' inspections, expects to last for days
Spirit Airlines canceled about 100 flights on Friday after pulling some planes out of service for inspections.
'Unusual odor' in cabin midflight sends Southwest plane back to Las Vegas for emergency landing
A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to return to Las Vegas and make an emergency landing Thursday night after an "unusual odor" in the cabin, according to the FAA.
Alaska Airlines to serve coffee specially made to taste better in the air
Alaska Airlines is ending its long partnership with Starbucks to serve a new custom coffee blend developed in collaboration with Stumptown Coffee Roasters.
Anonymous donor buys 250 plane tickets for Israel-bound IDF reservists at JFK airport: Report
An anonymous Orthodox Jewish man generously bought 250 tickets for Israeli Defense reservists at New York's JFK Airport on Monday.
Delta Air Lines to pay millions in settlement over COVID-19 cancellations: report
Delta Air Lines has settled a class-action lawsuit and will pay millions to passengers who filed valid claims about flight cancellations during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Major US airlines find unapproved jet engine parts in some aircraft as alleged supplier faces lawsuit
Delta Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines are among carriers that have discovered unapproved jet engine parts in some aircraft.
Delta says some aircraft engines found to contain unapproved parts during overhaul
Delta Air Lines said its overhaul service provider alerted the carrier to the suspect parts and is working with them to replace the components.
More than 3,000 US flight delays as NYC, Northeast hit with rain and flooding
Flight delays and cancellations are increasing in New York City and the Northeast on Friday as heavy rainfall is causing widespread flooding.
New Zealand couple angered by farting dog on 13-hour flight receives $1,400: Report
A New Zealand couple was given $1,400 in compensation after they complained about sitting next to a farting dog on a 13-hour Singapore Airlines flight.
Frontier flight from Denver returns to airport after odor overcomes cockpit
Frontier Airlines reported that a flight from Denver, Colorado to Raleigh, North Carolina returned to its origin nearly 40 minutes after takeoff because of a "fume event."
GOP lawmaker presses Buttigieg on 'frightening' close calls at airports nationwide
Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Carey called on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to explain why there have been more than 300 near-collisions at U.S. airports in 2023.
Frontier Airlines CEO says workforce got ‘lazy’ during pandemic
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said during a recent conference that the COVID-19 pandemic made America's workforce "lazy." He received backlash for the remarks.
Spirit Airlines partners with Liberty University flight school, looks to address pilot shortage
Liberty University is partnering with Spirit Airlines in a pipeline program to land aeronautics graduates jobs as pilots amid a national shortage.
Delta Air Lines restricts access to airport lounges, changes rules to earn elite status
Delta Air Lines is changing how customers can gain access into their lounges and earn frequent flyer status.
Swiss International Air Lines reportedly leaves all bags behind on flight delivering passengers to Spain
Swiss International Air Lines left all the luggage behind for a flight as it carried passengers from Switzerland to Spain on Saturday, according to outlet AFP.
United Airlines passenger attempts to enter cockpit, open exit doors during takeoff
An unidentified passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles allegedly tried to forcefully enter the cockpit and open the plane's exit doors before takeoff.