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Is air travel safe right now? Transportation expert weighs in
Hani Mahmassani, a transportation and engineering professor at Northwestern University, addresses concerns over flying following a series of aviation disasters across the country.
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Planes collide on tarmac at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
A Japan Airlines plane that was taxiing struck a parked Delta aircraft at Seattle-Tacoma Airport on Wednesday morning.
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Deadly DC plane-helicopter collision highlights crowded US airspace concerns
Airline executives have pushed the government to modernize air traffic control and alleviate congestion in some of the busiest air corridors in the U.S.
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Here are some of the deadliest plane crashes in US history
After the crash with an American Airlines jet and Army helicopter on Wednesday, here’s a look back at the deadliest plane crashes in U.S. history.
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Passenger plane and military helicopter involved in midair collision in Washington, DC
An American Eagle passenger plane collided with a military helicopter while on approach to Reagan National Airport.
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WATCH: Lightning strikes plane at Brazil airport
An eyewitness recorded the moment a British Airways flight parked at São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport was struck by lightning.
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Spirit Airlines bans ‘inadequately clothed' passengers in updated dress code
The budget airline’s dress code bans bare feet, see-through clothing and clothing that exposes private areas.
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Spirit Airlines dress code: Passengers can be removed for ‘offensive' body art
Spirit Airlines is turning away customers wearing see-through clothing or displaying lewd body art under a new dress code policy.
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Airlines flex pricing power, signaling higher fares in 2025
Airlines say strong demand and limited capacity are keeping fares afloat.
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JetBlue becomes first airline to accept Venmo for bookings: ‘Just Venmo us'
Ready to buy that plane ticket? If it’s JetBlue, you can just Venmo the airline directly.
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Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.
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DOT sues Southwest, fines Frontier for ‘chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights.
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Delta passengers in Atlanta forced to evacuate plane on emergency slides amid winter storm
Flight 2668 had 201 passengers onboard, who were evacuated from the plane via emergency slides and taken back to the terminal via ground transportation, according to officials.
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US fines JetBlue $2 million for ‘chronic' flight delays on East Coast routes
The department says it’s the first such fine against an airline over chronic delays, and it blames JetBlue for “unrealistic scheduling.”
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What is a bird strike and how often do they occur?
Bird strikes are most likely to occur during takeoff or landing — or during low-altitude flights. Here’s what else to know about the airborne phenomenon.
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South Korea plane crash latest: Grieving relatives set up tents in airport
Days after a passenger jet belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway in South Korea, dozens of yellow and beige tents have been set up for relatives to sleep in as rescuers search the wreckage for the bodies of their loved ones.
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Jeju Air plane crash raises questions about concrete wall at the end of the runway
Some aviation experts say the damage could have been minimized had the plane not collided with the concrete wall.
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179 killed, two survive in plane crash at South Korean airport
The plane skidded off a runway at Muan International Airport and caught fire after crashing, a fire official said.
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Airlines' wild 2024: From Boeing troubles to a bankruptcy and a merger
The U.S. airline industry had another busy year while strong demand buoyed stocks into the end of the year.
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Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui
A body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines flight that departed Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Christmas Eve.