Lufthansa reaches last minute deal with union to avoid pilot walkout
Lufthansa Airlines has avoided a planned pilot walkout over wages after reaching a last-minute deal with union representatives on Tuesday.
States ask Congress for more airline passenger protections
Dozens of state attorneys general are begging Congress to take action allowing greater consumer protections for airline customers as complaints surge.
Spirit Airlines announces vendor switch at Dallas airport will impact 134 employees
Spirit Airlines is switching vendors in Dallas that provide agents and ground services teams, impacting 134 employees, it wrote in a letter to Texas officials.
2 Air France pilots suspended after fistfight in cockpit
Crew members aboard an Air France flight from Geneva to Paris had to intervene when the pilot and co-pilot got into a fistfight in the cockpit during an apparent dispute.
Jet2 plane makes emergency landing in Greece after passengers told that pilot fainted: report
A plane was forced to land in Greece on its way from England to Turkey after the pilot passed out mid flight.
Mexico flight to Los Angeles sees airplane engine burst into flames
A plane engine on a flight from Mexico to Los Angeles burst into flames in midair, prompting the pilot to safely return to Guadalajara.
Photos from Alaska Airlines flight show metal paneling breaking away from plane
Images have emerged showing metal paneling coming off of an Alaska Airlines flight that was forced to turn around and land in Seattle following an "unusual vibration."
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg scolds airline CEOs over flight disruptions: 'Unacceptable'
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told U.S. airline CEOs that nationwide flight disruptions this summer are "unacceptable" and suggested his department will take action.
American Airlines passenger alleges racism, says she was banned from plane because of her 'tone'
A New York City educator accused an American Airlines manager of racial discrimination for banning her from a flight after she complained about a three-hour delay.
Mexican airlines could hit turbulence if US recession fears worsen
As U.S. recession fears worsen, Mexican airlines are bracing for turbulence as US tourism makes up for a large part of their business and a recession would lead to less Americans traveling.
Airbus strikes remaining A350 jets from deal with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is suing Airbus for at least $1.4 billion after Qatar had to ground more than 20 Airbus long-haul jets after they were deemed unsafe for flight by Qatar's regulator.
What's inside the Dems reconciliation bill, Biden denies recession and more: Friday's 5 things to know
The repackaged Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would raise an estimated $739B over a decade, fight climate change, curb pharmaceutical prices and reduce debt, according to Democrats.
FAA proposes new flight deck barrier after unruly passengers grab headlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is proposing a new requirement that would protect the flight deck by adding a second barrier as unruly passenger rates remain high.
House Republican to introduce bill to raise pilot retirement age
Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy will file legislation Tuesday that would raise the pilot retirement age by two years as airlines struggle with pilot shortages.
Louisiana aviation exterior company is planning a two and half million dollar expansion
New Iberia-based Aviation Exteriors Louisiana is planning a $2.5 million expansion. They plan on offering new services such as aircraft maintenance and repair.
Alaska Airlines flight delayed after 2 pilots have 'professional disagreement', refuse to fly together
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to return to the gate on Monday after the two pilots had a "professional disagreement," the airline told Fox Business on Thursday.
American Airlines earns record revenue in 2Q
Summer travelers have played a big role in American Airlines record revenue. The company earned $476 million in the second quarter. Revenue from leisure travelers topped 2019 levels.
Scandinavian Airlines, pilots unions reach deal to end 2-week strike
Scandinavian Airlines said Tuesday it had reached a deal with the pilots' unions, ending a 15-day strike that had cost the airline more than $145 million.
Southwest flight attendant awarded $5M after firing over abortion stance
Southwest flight attendant Charlene Carter has been awarded $5.1 million after the airline fired her over her stance on abortion, which she publicized on social media.
Biden admin says 66 too old for commercial pilots, as president nears 80
The Biden administration deemed 66 years old to be too old to fly a commercial airline as a pilot, but President Biden himself turns 80 years old this November.

















