Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts
While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert
While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing for 'waking nightmare'
A door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out mid-flight, causing a rapid depressurization
A door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out mid-flight, causing a rapid depressurization
FAA boosts oversight of Boeing after 737 MAX 9 blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration will begin auditing Boeing's aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled manufacturer after a panel blew off a jetliner in midflight last week, the last in a string of mishaps for its marquee aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration will begin auditing Boeing's aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled manufacturer after a panel blew off a jetliner in midflight last week, the last in a string of mishaps for its marquee aircraft.
TSA snagged record 6,737 guns in 2023: Here are the top 10 airports
TSA says 93% of the firearms found this year were loaded.
TSA says 93% of the firearms found this year were loaded.
American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets
The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.
The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.
US flight cancellations fall to lowest level in at least 10 years
Meanwhile, 2023 was the busiest-ever year for air travel, officials said.
Meanwhile, 2023 was the busiest-ever year for air travel, officials said.
Boeing under scrutiny again after plane blowout: What's next
Alaska returned 18 of its 65 737 Max 9 aircraft to service on Saturday following inspections, but then re-grounded them hours later after learning more work may be needed.
Alaska returned 18 of its 65 737 Max 9 aircraft to service on Saturday following inspections, but then re-grounded them hours later after learning more work may be needed.
FAA temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 planes after panel blows out mid-flight
Passengers recalled the terrifying moments when an Alaska Airlines plane window and piece of fuselage blew out mid-flight, causing a child's shirt to be ripped off and forcing an emergency landing.
Passengers recalled the terrifying moments when an Alaska Airlines plane window and piece of fuselage blew out mid-flight, causing a child's shirt to be ripped off and forcing an emergency landing.
Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading
In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.
In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.
The world's most on-time airlines and airports, including those in the US, report shows
One international airport in the United States was named No. 1 as the world’s most punctual, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review for 2023.
One international airport in the United States was named No. 1 as the world’s most punctual, according to Cirium’s annual On-Time Performance Review for 2023.
Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine
A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.
A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.
Passengers attempt to celebrate NYE twice on time traveling flight but land in wrong year
Travelers attempting to “time travel” in an effort to ring in 2024 twice were hit with an unfortunate reality of flying.
Travelers attempting to “time travel” in an effort to ring in 2024 twice were hit with an unfortunate reality of flying.
Teen flying alone on Frontier Airlines ends up in Puerto Rico instead of Cleveland
The teen's father said Frontier Airlines would've known it was the wrong flight had they scanned his son's boarding pass.
The teen's father said Frontier Airlines would've known it was the wrong flight had they scanned his son's boarding pass.
Airlines asked to inspect Boeing 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt
The FAA said it is "closely monitoring" the inspections.
The FAA said it is "closely monitoring" the inspections.
Here's where your luggage goes when airlines lose it
What happens when airlines find lost luggage after they've stopped looking for it? This is where the Unclaimed Baggage store comes in.
What happens when airlines find lost luggage after they've stopped looking for it? This is where the Unclaimed Baggage store comes in.
Deadly blizzard, ice storm snarls post-Christmas travel across central US
The storm claimed a life in Kansas when an elderly woman died in a crash along a snowy state highway on Christmas evening.
The storm claimed a life in Kansas when an elderly woman died in a crash along a snowy state highway on Christmas evening.
6-year-old flying alone ends up on wrong Spirit Airlines flight
A 6-year-old boy's first time on a plane did not go as expected. The child, named Capser, was headed from Philadelphia to Florida, but his grandmother said that Spirit Airlines put him on the wrong flight.
A 6-year-old boy's first time on a plane did not go as expected. The child, named Capser, was headed from Philadelphia to Florida, but his grandmother said that Spirit Airlines put him on the wrong flight.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.