NTSB: Multiple system failures led to Alaska Airlines door plug blowout

The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration could have done more to ensure the safety of the Boeing 737 Max.

Southwest adds 'powerful' cockpit alert system to detect runway danger

Southwest Airlines is in the process of outfitting all of its Boeing 737 planes with new technology aimed to improve safety on runways.

Biggest plane crashes in recent world history

A string of crashes this year has brought attention to air travel, which remains overwhelmingly safe. Here are some of the most recent details.

Bedbug outbreak at Vegas hotels sparks multiple guest lawsuits

Bedbug infestations at two locations in Las Vegas have sparked legal action after four travelers reported severe "injuries."

Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report

Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.

Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines

Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.

Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.

Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk

It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end. 

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.