American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

Service changes on F and M lines starting Monday, Aug. 28

Service changes on the F and M lines between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and 36 St in Queens are rerouting trains both directions and partially suspending weekday trains.

FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines

Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.

FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents. 

That's his license plate, but not his car – yet he was getting billed for tolls

A Staten Island driver thought someone had been issued the same license plate as him. It turns out, a very similar plate had apparently been altered – an “8" had been changed to a “3" – to avoid hundreds of dollars in tolls.

NYC congestion pricing: Officials continue to weigh toll amounts

Cameras hang from at least 20 gantries on the city's west and east sides, with next spring still the target date to start the toll, that could range anywhere from $9-$23, for anyone trying to drive into the Central Business District south of 60th Street.

NYC's congestion pricing plan: What you need to know

MTA officials answered questions on how the plan to charge drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street will be implemented.

NYC's trailblazing move: Pushing for emission-free rideshare fleet by 2030

The proposal would mandate that all rideshare vehicles that operate over a certain number of trips a day be either emission-free or wheelchair accessible by 2030.

City moves to authorize wider cargo bikes for deliveries, without expanding bike lanes

On Monday the city's transportation department announced it is authorizing four-wheeled 4-foot-wide pedal assist e-bikes that resemble the shape of mini trucks.

United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland

United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.

Air traffic controller shortage: FAA to extend limits on NYC-area flights

Facing a shortage of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration said it will let airlines continue to limit flights in the New York City area into October without penalties that they would normally face for such reductions.

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.

MTA fare hikes in effect on tunnels, bridges. How much will tolls increase?

The existing toll discount program for the Rockaways Broad Channel and Staten Island residents using the Verrazano Bridge will remain in effect.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

Idaho YMCA summer camp school bus rollover injures several children

Multiple people were critically injured in a school bus rollover crash from a YMCA summer camp program, Idaho State Police confirmed.

Florida woman sues Frontier Airlines for $100M over bag sizes, fees

The airline whose slogan is “Low Fares Done Right" has done one Florida woman wrong, according to a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Middle Florida.

'Street takeovers' create chaos on Mario Cuomo Bridge

Street takeovers are social media-organized flash mods, often involving hundreds of spectators and multiple cars that arrive at specific locations, blocking traffic to speed and show off dangerous driving stunts.