American Airlines pilots involved in close call at JFK will comply with subpoenas
American Airlines pilots will comply with the subpoenas to be interviewed by the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the close call at JFK airport last month.
Electrical outage at JFK Airport leaves passengers stranded
An electrical problem caused by a fire at JFK Airport has shut Terminal 1 which affects incoming and outgoing international flights.
Senator Cantwell demands more answers from Southwest Airlines on holiday cancelation chaos
Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to Southwest Airlines on Thursday, seeking a "full accounting" of how the airline is refunding customers after mass holiday cancellations.
Shares of aircraft lessors take off in tight market for planes
As Boeing and Airbus struggle to produce enough planes, aircraft leasing companies stock prices are soaring. Travel demand returning is great for companies who own the planes.
Ohio resident rips Norfolk Southern for dodging East Palestine town hall: They’re ‘hiding’
Jenna Giannios, an Ohio resident who lives near the train derailment, and Ohio AG David Yost are sounding off on the government's inadequate response to the catastrophe.
This major US airport set a passenger record in 2022
Virginia's Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport set a passenger record in 2022, with numbers edging above 2019 levels. It saw nearly 24 million passengers last year.
BP to buy TravelCenters of America for $1.3B
TravelCenters owns a network of about 281 highway sites across 44 states and offers services including diesel and gasoline fuel, truck maintenance and repair, restaurants and more.
Lufthansa IT outage leaves thousands stranded, hundreds of flights canceled
A Lufthansa IT outage caused by a severed cable left thousands of passengers stranded Wednesday, with more than 200 flights canceled and another 100 delayed.
Airbnb puts worries to bed for now
Airbnb is forecasting that daily rates will ‘face increasing downward pressure’ this year. Airbnb is not kept up at night by high inflation and potential recession.
FAA leader says system updates still a year away; no plan to limit access to contractors despite mistake
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen tempered expectations for a fast turnaround time on fixing the administration's NOTAM system, which suffered an outage.
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.