Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats

Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.

Man accused of attacking flight attendant raises questions about security, mental health

A Massachusetts man accused of attacking a flight attendant and attempting to open the plane's emergency door on a cross-country flight has directed attention to passengers with mental health illnesses.

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.

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.

US issues travel guidance for parts of Mexico ahead of spring break

After four Americans were kidnaped, and two died in Tamaulipas, the State Department is advising spring breakers to avoid some areas of Mexico as crime has increased.

US issues 'do not travel' warning for Mexico

The federal government has issued travel advisories for parts of Mexico as many Americans prepare to take their spring break vacations.

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.

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines in $3.8B merger

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.

'I’m going to die:' Austin woman recounts terrifying flight to Germany

Dr. Rolanda Schmidt, whose daughter is a professional volleyball player, was flying to Europe to watch her play. She said it was about an hour into the flight when everything started. They had just served dinner and the seat belt light was off.

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.