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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Potentially record-breaking holiday travel season off to a smooth start

The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.

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.

NYC Christmas travel guide: 2023 AAA forecast

As the 2023 holiday travel period nears, here's what to know about the busiest travel days around Christmas, best times to avoid traffic and what to expect at airports.

TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works

The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.