Snake on a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport
Frightened passengers spotted a snake on a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Frightened passengers spotted a snake on a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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.
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.
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.
Flight makes emergency landing at Miami airport after fumes fill cabin
The plane had to return because of a strong chemical odor coming from a passenger's carry-on bag.
The plane had to return because of a strong chemical odor coming from a passenger's carry-on bag.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just 'plane' bad etiquette: Airline passenger drapes her long, thick hair over the back of her seat
Social media users came up with creative ways for the blogger who posted the photo to get revenge on the "rude" passenger.
Social media users came up with creative ways for the blogger who posted the photo to get revenge on the "rude" passenger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAA orders airlines to give flight attendants more rest
The rule goes into effect in 30 days, and airlines have up to 90 days to comply.
The rule goes into effect in 30 days, and airlines have up to 90 days to comply.
Spirit flight leaving Baltimore makes emergency landing minutes after takeoff
According to FlightAware, the plane took off at 8:35 p.m. and was back on the ground about 15 minutes later.
According to FlightAware, the plane took off at 8:35 p.m. and was back on the ground about 15 minutes later.
Woman allegedly assaulted during Southwest flight to Phoenix; police officials respond
Phoenix Police officials have issued a statement on an incident that happened on a Southwest flight to Phoenix, where a man allegedly pushed his seat back violently, as the passenger behind was resting her head on her tray table to sleep. The alleged incident was documented on Twitter by the woman's husband.
Phoenix Police officials have issued a statement on an incident that happened on a Southwest flight to Phoenix, where a man allegedly pushed his seat back violently, as the passenger behind was resting her head on her tray table to sleep. The alleged incident was documented on Twitter by the woman's husband.
Hurricane Ian: How to get compensated if your flight was canceled
Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.
Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.
New rule will reveal 'true cost' of airline tickets, White House says
President Joe Biden plans to announce a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
President Joe Biden plans to announce a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Travelers rank 2022’s best and worst airports in North America
It’s been a rough year for airport travelers, but some airports fared far better than others in customer satisfaction.
It’s been a rough year for airport travelers, but some airports fared far better than others in customer satisfaction.