Transportation

Every few months, a pilot somewhere in the world is stopped before their jet takes off because a passenger or co-worker smelled alcohol on their breath.

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An attack submarine that is sponsored by first lady Michelle Obama and will be named for her home state has been delivered to the U.S. Navy.

The president of American Airlines Group Inc. left the company Monday but immediately moved into the same role at rival United Continental Holdings Inc., in one of the most unusual management shake-ups seen in the competitive U.S. airline industry.

The president of American Airlines Group Inc. left the company Monday but immediately moved into the same role at rival United Continental Holdings Inc., in one of the most unusual management shake-ups seen in the competitive U.S. airline industry.

Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were evacuated briefly late on Sunday after reports of gunfire that police later determined were incorrect.

Terminals at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were evacuated briefly late on Sunday after reports of gunfire that police later determined were incorrect.

The world's first self-driving taxis will be picking up passengers in Singapore starting Thursday.

The world's first self-driving taxis will be picking up passengers in Singapore starting Thursday.

Japan's ambassador to the U.S. says his country has authorized $2 million to support a feasibility study on building a high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington.

Japan's ambassador to the U.S. says his country has authorized $2 million to support a feasibility study on building a high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington.

New research from Glassdoor, a website where employees can anonymously review their companies, shows that employees define what makes a great CEO based on multiple factors.

New research from Glassdoor, a website where employees can anonymously review their companies, shows that employees define what makes a great CEO based on multiple factors.

Alaska Airlines formally broke ground Monday on construction of a $40 million aircraft maintenance hangar in Anchorage.

Alaska Airlines formally broke ground Monday on construction of a $40 million aircraft maintenance hangar in Anchorage.

No more legal hurdles stand in the way of Wynn's long-delayed Boston-area casino after Somerville announced Monday it was withdrawing the last of its challenges.

No more legal hurdles stand in the way of Wynn's long-delayed Boston-area casino after Somerville announced Monday it was withdrawing the last of its challenges.

Geopolitical tensions in focus on Wall Street, FedEx is charged with illegally delivering dangerous drugs and the World Cup is kicking up profits for Google.

Timing and tracking your city bus using sophisticated cloud computer systems is a game changer for the millions of people who depend on public transportation. 

More than 30 airlines are experimenting with a new concept where passengers can bid on upgrades for better seats. Here's how it works.