Airplane seat size: FAA wants public's comments on seating dimensions

A U.S. appeals court previously heard arguments from a flyer advocacy group urging it to order the FAA to set minimum seat dimensions on passenger planes.

Shrinking airline seats: FAA seeking comments on proposal

If you've taken a flight recently, you might have noticed even less legroom and elbowroom. But the FAA is considering new safety standards, which would include a minimum size for a seat.

Tourist kidnapped in Mexico had foot hacked with machete before being left for dead

Dustan Jackson said he was kidnapped by a cab driver in Mexico while he was waiting for a flight home. After being attacked by a group of men with a machete, he miraculously made his way home.

Delta investing $60 Million in air taxi developer

Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport.

Pro-Russia Killnet DDoS attacks target U.S. airports

The websites for LaGuardia and other major airports in the U.S. went down on Monday in an apparent coordinated denial-of-service attack.

3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike

The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

US to redirect travelers from Uganda to 5 airports for Ebola screening

Travelers who have been in Uganda at any point during the past 21 days will be redirected to one of five American airports for Ebola screening.

Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after colleague locked cockpit, stripped naked

A Southwest Airlines pilot is suing the company, her union and a former colleague who pleaded guilty last year to stripping naked in front of her during a flight.

Peloton Bike coming to all Hilton-branded hotels in US by end of 2022

Hilton Honors members who are first-time Peloton users will also receive a 90-day trial to the fitness giant's app and preferred pricing on select connected fitness products.