Uptick in close calls adds to airline safety concerns
In January alone, there were six close-call incidents that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.
In January alone, there were six close-call incidents that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.
Waze adds feature for EV drivers to find compatible charging stations
Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.
Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.
Southwest buys more deicing trucks after December fiasco
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Is turbulence happening more often?
Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.
Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
What is medical tourism and how common is it?
Medical tourism is when patients travel to another country to pay out-of-pocket for medical care. They may do it for several reasons, including to find care not available at home or for cost savings.
Medical tourism is when patients travel to another country to pay out-of-pocket for medical care. They may do it for several reasons, including to find care not available at home or for cost savings.
FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings
The FAA has outfitted 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.
The FAA has outfitted 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.
JetBlue flying NYC to Paris nonstop starting in late June
Tickets for the daily flights between JFK in New York and the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France are now available.
Tickets for the daily flights between JFK in New York and the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in France are now available.
DOT dashboard shows which airlines allow free seat change for families
A handful of airlines have already made the necessary changes to their policies to allow families to sit together on flights.
A handful of airlines have already made the necessary changes to their policies to allow families to sit together on flights.
How did four Americans get kidnapped in Mexico?
Mexican officials believe the cartel may have kidnapped the Americans in a brazen daylight attack by mistake.
Mexican officials believe the cartel may have kidnapped the Americans in a brazen daylight attack by mistake.
Survivors of deadly Mexico kidnapping returned to US
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping
As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.
As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
DOJ sues to block JetBlue and Spirit Airlines merger
The Justice Department said the merger would result in higher air fares for consumers.
The Justice Department said the merger would result in higher air fares for consumers.
Comedian Mike Epps could face charges for bringing loaded gun into Indiana airport
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Carnival believes cruise passenger died from 'medical condition'
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
Man on LA-Boston flight tried stabbing flight attendant: DOJ
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
FAA investigating after 2 United planes touch at Boston airport
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
FBI investigating death of woman onboard Carnival cruise ship
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.