Outage at Airports Across U.S. Knock Airlines' Check-In Systems Offline
Long lines were seen at several airports across the nation and in other countries.
Airlines May Ask To Weigh You Before Flying
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) outlined details in a recent advisory.
Used Cooking Oil Powers Passenger Jet's Nearly 7-Hour Flight
The biofuel used for Tuesday's flight was "made from waste and residue sourced from the circular economy," according to Air France-KLM.
Senators Urge Airlines to Scrap Expiration Dates on Flight Credit
Senators sent similar letters to airlines last year, requesting full cash refunds instead of flight credit to customers forced to cancel air travel during the pandemic.
Family Denied Entry onto Flight Because Son with Autism Wouldn't Wear Mask
Southwest Airlines refused to let a family board their return flight home to Des Moines, Iowa because their five-year-old son, who has autism, struggled with wearing his mask.
Flight Canceled After Man Throws 6 Coins Into Plane Engine for Good Luck
Over the past few years, a number of superstitious citizens have been arrested for throwing coins at planes for good luck.
Vaccinations for Flying and Latest Travel Details From CDC
The CDC has warned that "even fully vaccinated travelers are at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading new COVID-19 variants."
Video Shows Brutal Hair-Pulling Brawl on Flight Over Space in Overhead Bins
The fight reportedly broke out on Tunisair flight TU216 when passengers had a disagreement over storing their carry-ons. The argument soon escalated into a violent confrontation.
United Joins Delta in Criticizing Election Reform
All four major airlines have now publicly opposed election reforms in Georgia and Texas.
'Angry' Cat Attacks Pilot, Forcing Plane to Make Emergency Landing
A cat that boarded a Tarco Airlines plane was apparently displeased in the cockpit of a plane thousands of miles in the air, headed to Qatar.
Frontier Defends Canceling Flight, Says Adults Refused to Wear Masks
The airline received a barrage of criticism and accusations after canceling a flight on Sunday from Miami to New York.
Airlines Hope Contact Tracing Means Foreign Travel for U.S. Citizens
The trade group Airlines for America said a number of airlines would voluntarily pass passenger details to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Flight Cancellation Update: Austin, Dallas, Houston Airports Ground Flights
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closed the airport on Monday and won't reopen until Tuesday.
Airlines, Unions Concerned About Possible Domestic COVID-19 Testing Rule
The CDC previously implemented a COVID-19 testing requirement for all international travelers flying into the U.S.
Woman Says Airline Gave Her Fake COVID Results to Allow Her to Fly
The airline rejected the passenger's own test results before giving her new results without performing a test.
What's in Joe Biden's Mask Executive Orders for U.S. Travel, Federal Property?
Biden will sign an order Thursday requiring those in airports, airplanes, ships, intercity buses, trains and public transportation to wear a face mask while travelling.
The No Fly List Explained—Calls Grow for Capitol Rioters to Be Added
The "No Fly List" is a subset of the government's Terrorist Screening Database, also known as the "Terrorist Watchlist."
Fact Check: Do 'No Fly List' Videos Show Rioters Being Kicked Off Flights?
Last week, Delta Air Lines removed two "unruly'' passengers traveling from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis, according to a spokesperson for the airline.
Video of Man Crying over Being Kicked off Flight Viewed 15 Million Times
The man had a "toddler level meltdown" because he was told to wear a mask, according to a TikTok user who shared the video.
American Airlines Passengers Afraid of Boeing MAX Can Switch Planes Free
"I think the flying public, with a lot of justification, is taking a wait-and-see attitude on the performance and safety of the aircraft," an expert told Newsweek. "I don't think that's a PR problem – it's a real problem."
Family Kicked Off Flight For Toddler Not Wearing Mask in Viral Video
The child refused to wear a mask following repeated attempts by her father to put the face-covering on his daughter's face.
United Airlines Won't Charge You for Changing Your Ticket Until Spring 2021
The policy applies to customers who bought tickets on or after April 1, 2020, and who are looking to swap over to a flight of equal or less value.
Flight Data Shows Heavy U.S. Air Travel Ahead of Thanksgiving Despite COVID
Millions of Americans are sticking to their travel plans to see family over the holiday as COVID cases continue to hover around 200,000 a day.
GOP Rep Says 'Americans Choose Freedom' after 2 Million Fly over Weekend
Public health experts had advised the American people not to travel for Thanksgiving where possible.
Airline Ticket Change and Flight Refund Policies for Thanksgiving
Health officials gave their strongest advisory yet against traveling for the holiday. Read here if you need to change flight plans.
Boeing Reintroduces the 737 MAX After Two Fatal Crashes, Grounding
All 837 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft tin service were grounded by the FAA on March 18, 2019, after two deadly crashes. It was the longest mass-grounding of an aircraft in U.S. aviation history—some 20 months. Now, Boeing announced this week the 737 MAX may be recertified for commercial service.
Southwest Airlines Expands during COVID-19, Other Airlines Try to Survive
Demand for air travel collapsed during the coronavirus pandemic, devastating the airline industry – and, paradoxically, creating an opportunity for Southwest Airlines to expand operations in Chicago and Houston.
Another Baby Was Born on a Flight—This Time Mid-Air to Bangalore
Although the baby boy was born prematurely, he and his mother are said to be doing just fine.
Missing Flying? Flights to Nowhere Take Off As a New Travel Trend
"Flights to Nowhere" emerges as a trend for those missing the in-flight experience, but are not ready to pack their bags just yet.
Video Captures Passenger Brawl on Plane Over Mask Dispute
Instagram user Rylie Lansford shared a video of the incident on her page as well as an explainer as to what happened prior to the fight breaking out.