Southwest pilots authorize a strike with decisive vote
Pilots for Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in attempt to apply pressure in contract negotiations, which focus on pay raises and schedule changes.
JetBlue launches new rewards system offering perks like early boarding, free alcoholic drink
JetBlue is rolling out a new loyalty rewards system tailored to customers who may not fly as frequently to give them access to perks like a free alcoholic beverage.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Passenger satisfaction for major U.S. carriers has fallen for a second year in a row mainly due to higher costs and fees, according to a J.D. Power study.
Department of Transportation to propose requirements for airlines to compensate stranded passengers
The Department of Transportation announced plans to require airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities when flights are delayed or canceled.
Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport
Frontier Airlines passenger Beverly Ellis-Hebard intended to fly from Philadelphia to Jacksonville, Florida, but a gate change mishap caused her to fly to Jamaica with no passport.
United Airlines to hire 15,000 in preparation for busy summer
United Airlines is preparing for an anticipated surge in summer travel passengers with an ambitious plan to hire 15,000 workers this year.
Passenger on United Airlines flight to Texas allegedly punches flight attendants, attempts to jump from plane
An angry passenger was caught on camera punching an United Airlines employee while boarding a flight from San Francisco, California to Houston, Texas.
American Airlines flight forced to turn back after striking bird
An American Airlines flight headed for Phoenix, Arizona struck a bird Sunday afternoon, forcing the aircraft to return to John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant: court docs
A Texas man flying Delta Air Lines first class was arrested after allegedly getting "wasted" on red wine and kissing a male flight attendant without consent.
Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 Dreamliners after pause, edges Airbus in Q1
Boeing announced that it delivered 64 aircraft in March after the FAA allowed deliveries of 787 Dreamliners to resume, which helped it edge out rival Airbus in the first quarter.
Video shows moments before bird strikes Delta engine during JFK airport takeoff
A Delta Air Lines plane was forced to land after a bird reportedly struck its engine during takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York.
Boeing returns 737 MAX service for 11 Chinese airlines
The Boeing Company said 11 Chinese airlines have returned the 737 MAX to commercial service as of April 10 in a sign of the plane maker's commitment to its second biggest market.
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
Four states join US bid to stop JetBlue-Spirit merger
Four more states have joined the Justice Department in a lawsuit aimed at blocking the merger of Spirt Airlines and JetBlue.
Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year
Spirit Airlines will recruit several thousand new workers this year, including pilots, flight attendants, plane maintenance techs and other employees, the company said.
United Airlines flight returns to Houston for emergency landing following 'mechanical issue'
A United Airlines plane that suffered a “mechanical issue" shortly after taking off from Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Tuesday night made an emergency landing.
United Airlines seeks to launch commercial flying taxi service in Chicago within 2 years
United Airlines has partnered with Archer Aviation and plans to launch an electric flying air taxi service between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and downtown Vertiport Chicago in 2025.
American Airlines to temporarily suspend route due to Boeing dreamliner delays
American Airlines is cutting flights now so because of expected delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, crucial for the transatlantic route.
Pilot from another airline helps Southwest plane land safely after captain needs 'medical attention'
An off-duty pilot from another airline helped Southwest Airlines Flight 6013 make a safe landing in Las Vegas after one of its pilots needed "medical attention" following takeoff.
Biden FAA nominee stalls in Senate committee as Republicans call him unqualified
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has indefinitely delayed the vote on President Biden's nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration.



















