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Major airlines sue Department of Transportation
ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on airlines suing the Department of Transportation after the agency mandated that airlines disclose fees for baggage, changes or cancellations at the time of booking.
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May 13, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Airlines suing Biden administration over new rule to make certain fees easier to spot
U.S. airlines are trying to kill a new rule requiring them to disclose fees more quickly when consumers shop for flights
May 13, 2024 at 7:10 PM
May 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
A plane with 3 aboard lands without landing gear at an Australian airport after burning off fuel
A light plane has landed safely without landing gear after circling an Australian airport for almost three hours to burn off fuel
May 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM
May 13, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Long-haul carrier Emirates sees $4.7 billion profit in 2023
The long-haul carrier Emirates says it saw record profits of $4.7 billion in 2023 as the airline fully took flight after the turbulent years of the coronavirus pandemic disrupted its operations
May 13, 2024 at 11:58 AM
May 10, 2024 at 5:02 AM
Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after canceling all international flights
Air Vanuatu has filed for bankruptcy protection a day after it cancelled all international flights, stranding thousands of travelers
May 10, 2024 at 5:02 AM
May 10, 2024 at 12:48 AM
4 seriously injured after plane skids off runway and catches fire
A Boeing 737 airplane operated by Transair crashed during takeoff at Senegal's Blaise Diagne International Airport. Eleven people were injured, officials said.
May 10, 2024 at 12:48 AM
May 4, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants
Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week
May 4, 2024 at 5:34 PM
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
American Eagle flight makes emergency landing in Baltimore due to bird strike
An American Eagle flight from Washinton D.C., to Key West made an emergency landing in Baltimore after a possible bird strike forced the plane to land safely at Reagan National Airport.
May 2, 2024 at 12:16 AM
April 27, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Southwest Airlines pulling out of 4 airports
Southwest Airlines posted some big losses in the first quarter of this year and now it's cutting flights.
April 27, 2024 at 4:01 PM
April 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Emergency slide falls off Delta flight in midair
The Federal Aviation Administration said it's investigating the incident that took place on a flight from JFK Airport to LAX.
April 26, 2024 at 11:59 PM
April 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight
An emergency slide separated from a Delta plane not long after takeoff from New York City, forcing the pilots to return to the airport, officials said.
April 26, 2024 at 9:45 PM
April 26, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Southwest Airlines CEO says airline may drop open seating policy
Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines, said in the latest earnings report that the carrier is "evaluating options" to enhance onboard seating.
April 26, 2024 at 8:57 PM
April 25, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Plane pulls up shortly after landing
Passengers aboard a Lufthansa flight got a bit of a jolt after the plane briefly touched down on the runway before the pilot pulled up.
April 25, 2024 at 11:53 PM
April 25, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company
Families of victims in the 2019 Ethiopia crash met with prosecutors in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
April 25, 2024 at 8:45 PM
April 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Proposed bill could ban skipping security lines in California airports
A proposed California bill, SB 1372, would ban CLEAR and third-party expedited security services from expanding without the use of a dedicated lane.
April 25, 2024 at 7:32 PM
April 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Airlines slam new refund rules
Airlines are fighting back against new rules that will soon require them to refund passengers for certain flights that are canceled or delayed. ABC News' Andrea Fujii reports.
April 25, 2024 at 12:50 PM
April 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the new rules Wednesday.
April 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM
April 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Boeing 737 makes emergency landing after losing wheel on take-off
Video shows the moment a FlySafair aircraft was forced to land after losing a tire during take-off in South Africa on Sunday.
April 24, 2024 at 2:19 PM
April 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Biden administration takes action to protect airline customers
Passengers must now get automatic cash refunds when a flight is canceled for any reason, if domestic flights are delayed by more than three hours or more than six hours for international flights.
April 24, 2024 at 2:10 PM
April 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Investigation underway after close call at JFK
FAA investigators are looking into an incident on April 17 involving a Swiss Air flight headed to Zurich which aborted takeoff after encountering “traffic on the runway.”
April 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
April 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Close call collision at JFK under investigation
Controllers cleared four separate planes to simultaneously cross a runway at four separate intersections, while also clearing a Swiss Air plane to take off on the same runway at the same time.
April 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
April 20, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Pilots suspended after allowing passenger in cockpit mid-flight
Two United Airlines pilots have been suspended after the captain let an MLB baseball coach sit in the captain’s seat while the plane was mid-flight, the airline said.
April 20, 2024 at 12:40 AM
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Another close call at a major airport
Authorities say two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other on the tarmac at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.
April 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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Two passenger jets narrowly miss colliding at Reagan National Airport
A JetBlue flight to Boston's Logan Airport aborted takeoff in Washington, D.C., due to a runway encroachment by a Southwest Airlines plane.
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Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide
In a statement, Alaska Airlines said it experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates weight and balance.
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American Airlines pilots warn of 'significant spike' in safety issues
The pilots union says the airline is conducting fewer inspections, has ended overnight maintenance checks and is running shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance.
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FAA investigates new Boeing whistleblower claims
Engineer Sam Salehpour alleges there are engineering issues with 787 Dreamliners that he claims could cause planes to break apart after decades of use. Boeing called the claims inaccurate.
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Engine cover of Southwest plane detaches after takeoff
The FAA says it's investigating after the engine cover on a Southwest flight from Denver to Houston detached minutes after takeoff.
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Engine cover detaches during takeoff on Southwest plane, FAA says
The Boeing 737-800 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver shortly after takeoff. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally has the details.
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Southwest flight makes emergency landing after engine cover detachment
The FAA said the Boeing 737-800 aircraft's engine cover detached during takeoff.
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A scare aboard Southwest Airlines flight
Footage showed the engine cover of a Southwest airplane tear off amidst take off.
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Southwest flight makes emergency landing after 'mechanical issue,' airline says
A Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff, according to the FAA.
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Commercial flights, passengers gearing up for flights to view the eclipse
As millions of Americans will be watching the celestial event from the ground, some eclipse chaser will get the view of the lifetime by watching the eclipse in the sky.
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Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year
The TSA told The Washington Post that 300 people attempted to bypass airport security checkpoints in the past year.
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Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160M compensation after door plug incident, airline says
Boeing has paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska Flight 1282, according to an SEC filing.
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JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times
JetBlue is raising baggage fees, charging $50 for the first checked bag and $70 for the second during peak times.
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JetBlue starts peak, off-peak bag pricing, plus Trusted Traveler Program fee increase
New pricing structure is in effect for JetBlue customers on checked bags and Customs Border Patrol will implement higher fees this fall on Trusted Traveler Programs.
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JetBlue to try dynamic pricing for checked luggage during peak travel times
The airline will charge an extra $5 for the first checked bag and another $10 for a second bag on flights within the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
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United asks some pilots to take unpaid leave with fewer new planes to fly
The airline is asking pilots to take unpaid time off because it won’t have as many planes as it was expecting due to Boeing scaling back production as it faces FAA scrutiny over its safety standards.
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No, you won't be jet setting overnight with Southwest this year
After recent headlines of Southwest piloting red eye flights, the airline confirmed overnight routes have long been in the business plan.
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Airlines facing record-breaking travel
Many people are flying for Easter, spring break and the upcoming eclipse, with air traffic on par with days leading up to Christmas and Thanksgiving.
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United Airlines jet hits severe turbulence
Several were injured and more treated for motion sickness as a flight from Tel Aviv was diverted due to heavy turbulence as it tried to land at Newark airport.
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Delta planes clip wings on Minnesota tarmac
The FAA is investigating after two Airbus A320 planes clipped wings on the taxiway at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Thursday.
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Strong odor forces passenger jet to evacuate
Passengers aboard a Frontier Airlines flight bound for Orlando were forced to evacuate moments after boarding in Charlotte due to a mysterious odor, officials said.
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FAA braces for more than 50,000 flights
Airports across the country are preparing for what is expected to be one of the busiest travel days on record this spring break season.
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Stowaway passenger allegedly boarded a Delta flight without a ticket
Authorities said a video appears to show how the man allegedly did it.
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United Airlines under renewed scrutiny from FAA
After several recent mishaps, the FAA confirms its increased oversight of United Airlines to identify and ensure safety.
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Man arrested after boarding Delta plane without a ticket
The man was seen taking photos of other passengers’ boarding passes, then using one of the photos to board the plane himself.
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Man arrested for allegedly boarding plane without ticket
The suspect allegedly took a photo of another passenger's airline ticket and then used that photo on his phone to board a flight in Salt Lake City, investigators said.
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United Airlines CEO addresses recent dangerous incidents
United CEO Scott Kirby reassured passengers that the company is working to keep them safe in light of recent incidents involving plane malfunctions.
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