Cruz grills FAA leader, plays video animation of Austin airport close call: 'How can this happen?'
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, questioned acting Federal Aviation Administrator Billy Nolen Wednesday during a hearing on a recent close call at the Austin airport, and played a video reproduction based on flight records.
FAA to form safety review team following close calls
The Federal Aviation Administration is forming a safety review team to look into the aviation system following a string of close calls, according to acting administrator Billy Nolen.
IT failure causes grounds Lufthansa planes
An IT outage at Lufthansa airport in Germany caused more than 200 flight cancellations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. (Reuters)
Travel expert says now is a ‘great time’ for the industry to spark excitement: Melanie Lieberman
Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points Guy, breaks down airlines’ most enticing offers for consumers looking to save on their next vacation.
United Airlines passenger says people were 'praying' on flight that plunged to within 800 feet of Pacific
A passenger onboard the United Airlines flight that came close to the Pacific Ocean late last year shortly after takeoff is speaking out.
Orlando named world's most expensive destination for family vacation: report
Orlando, Florida, is the world's most expensive destination for a family of four seeking a seven-day vacation, according to research done by an Australian travel insurance comparison site.
United flight that dove within 800 feet of sea one of recent flight close calls
Known for its strong safety record, the aviation industry has recently experienced an unusual number of incidents involving near misses and runway incursions.
Virgin Atlantic CEO explains how airline is navigating current economic conditions
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss says it's prudent for the airline industry to plan conservatively due to the war in Ukraine, inflation and volatile energy prices.
Delta flight bound for New York makes emergency landing in Scotland
A Delta Airlines flight from Scotland to New York had to make an emergency landing in Glasgow after flames burst from one of its wings on Friday. (Cory McIntosh via Storyful)
Biden admin. leaning toward blocking JetBlue-Spirit merger: report
The Department of Justice is reportedly likely to take legal action to block a pending $3.8 billion merger between JetBlue Airways Corp. and Spirit Airlines Inc.
American Airlines pilots refuse recorded NTSB interview on JFK close call, get hit with subpoenas
The National Transportation Safety Board said Friday that it had issued subpoenas for three pilots of an American Airlines jet after a close call last month.
Ohio mayor furious with Norfolk Southern after train derailment: 'We’re going to hold their feet to the fire'
An Ohio mayor said he would hold a rail operator accountable following a derailment of a train hauling chemicals that led to the evacuation of residents in his village.
Virgin Atlantic CEO: Tech layoffs will impact airline industry
Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss noted that layoffs in the tech sector have an impact on the travel industry. He still contends that the corporate traveler will fully return in 2023.
Southwest is ‘overwhelmed’ and clearly got ‘caught short’: Rep. Brandon Williams
Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., discusses President Biden challenging the GOP on social security and weighs in on the Southwest COO apologizing for the holiday travel chaos.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Southwest Airlines COO Andrew Watterson will detail the factors that caused the carrier's operational meltdown in December when nearly 17,000 flights were canceled to the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday.
Super Bowl LVII hotel prices surge ahead of big game
Super Bowl LVII will attract tens of thousands of football fans in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12. The big game has sent hotel prices in major metro areas soaring.
Super Bowl: A breakdown of how much the big game will cost
The Super Bowl is going to cost a hefty amount this year, whether you chose to shell out thousands of dollars to go in person or if you opt to stay home and host your friends.
Pennsylvania airport officials discover stowaway frog in luggage
Transportation and Security Administration officials recently found a live frog while checking bags at the Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania.
At least 4 injured after battery catches fire on United flight from San Diego
A United Airlines flight from San Diego had to return shortly after takeoff after a battery device caught fire in the cabin. Four patients were transported to the hospital.
FAA faces scrutiny from lawmakers after recent near misses: 'Alarm bells should be going off'
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing scrutiny from Congress after several recent incidents in which accidents were narrowly avoided and an outage delayed flights,.