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Southwest Airlines will overhaul its boarding with assigned seats starting Jan. 27, using the new "WILMA" method that boards window passengers first.

Air traffic controller shortages caused over 2,000 flight delays Wednesday, with 53% of recent delays attributed to understaffing compared to the normal 5%, officials say.

WestJet updates Boeing aircraft with three seat classes, including premium, extended comfort and economy, with reclining seats only available in premium.

American Airlines flight 2453 from LAX to Boston aborted takeoff Sunday night after another aircraft crossed the runway without authorization.

A Royal Caribbean cruise is facing a norovirus outbreak that has sickened nearly 100 people so far with the CDC tracking the cases.

American Airlines introduced new premium amenities, including celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas products and Bollinger champagne in flagship lounges and international flights.

Technical problems with American Airlines maintenance systems cause flight delays as teams work to troubleshoot the issue affecting departures nationwide.

The National Crime Agency arrests suspect connected to a cyberattack that impacted flights at European airports, including London's Heathrow.

United Airlines experienced its second ground stop in two months on Wednesday due to a connectivity issue, with the FAA pausing departures for one hour.

Universal Epic Universe's Stardust Racers remains closed after Kevin Rodríguez Zavala's death, and Florida authorities are continuing to investigate.

Nearly 1,800 Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.

Incident report and brief audio files released in connection with man's death following ride on Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal Epic Universe.

Spirit Airlines is reducing its November flights while CEO Dave Davis warns employees of potential job cuts amid the carrier's ongoing bankruptcy restructuring efforts.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby thinks Spirit's iconic yellow planes could soon be grounded for good, saying the airline will soon be out of business.

Spirit Airlines will cut several routes in October amid bankruptcy proceedings while United and Frontier airlines announced new flights to capitalize on the opportunity.

Delta Air Lines will discontinue service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland, Texas, as part of the carrier's ongoing schedule adjustments.

Labor Day weekend saw record airport travel, with 10.4 million passengers screened, as TSA implements new policies including ending the shoes-off requirement.

A SkyWest flight bound for Houston was diverted to Austin due to turbulence, and two passengers were transported to a hospital after landing.

Spirit Airlines enters the Chapter 11 restructuring process again while assuring customers that flights and services will continue operating normally.