Sonic boom heard across DC area identified as F-16 fighter jet
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
A fighter jet that was trying to intercept an unresponsive small plane that flew over D.C. Sunday triggered report of a loud boom that was heard across the area.
India train accident caused by error with signaling system, railway official says
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
United Airlines pilots union moves closer to strike
The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.
The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.
Senators push for FAA to evaluate airplane seat sizes
Two Democratic senators want the FAA to address shrinking airplane seat sizes related to growing concerns about comfort and safety.
Two Democratic senators want the FAA to address shrinking airplane seat sizes related to growing concerns about comfort and safety.
Spirit Airlines outage resolved after causing major flight delays
Passengers on social media reported hours-long delays and having to de-board Spirit planes that were set to take off.
Passengers on social media reported hours-long delays and having to de-board Spirit planes that were set to take off.
FAA may have to redo plane evacuation tests as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawyer busted for using ChatGPT to write brief after fictitious court cases cited
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board international flights
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
American Airlines passenger sentenced after spitting, using emergency slide
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight said he felt suffocated
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
TSA PreCheck allows teens to accompany parents in security line for free
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
Customer hits Frontier flight attendant with intercom phone, airline says
The company said it happened Sunday morning on a flight from Denver to Tampa while the plane was awaiting departure.
The company said it happened Sunday morning on a flight from Denver to Tampa while the plane was awaiting departure.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Delta CEO says more government regulations could lead to higher ticket prices
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday that more government regulations could lead to higher ticket prices.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday that more government regulations could lead to higher ticket prices.
American Airlines passenger pleads guilty to assaulting flight attendant over menu choices
The man was seated in first class on a flight from Barbados to Miami when he berated and attacked flight attendants, according to a criminal complaint
The man was seated in first class on a flight from Barbados to Miami when he berated and attacked flight attendants, according to a criminal complaint