Missing Virginia couple were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean, police say

An older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said Monday.

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.

Delta flight to view total solar eclipse sells out

People rushed to scoop up tickets for a Delta Air Lines flight designed for watching the upcoming total solar eclipse.

Washington flights exceed 800 mph due to near-record winds over DC

Multiple flights from the DC area got a roaring start to London over the weekend with help from near-record jet stream winds over the Mid-Atlantic.

Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight

A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.

What to do when your flight is delayed or canceled because of weather

Delayed and canceled flights can leave travelers stuck trying to make the best of a bad situation in an unfamiliar location. Experts say there are a few things to know that could save you some stress and maybe even some money.

NTSB: Alaska Airlines jet was missing four bolts that secured door plug at time of blowout

A panel called a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 as it flew 3 miles above Oregon on Jan. 5. The blowout left a hole in the side of the plane, but pilots were able to return to Portland and land safely.

Top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'

The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that his agency is midway through a review of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer.

Delta pilot sues, claims airport moving walkway 'swallowed' foot and shoe

A Delta pilot, Kenneth Gow, is suing TK Elevator Corporation after his foot and shoe were allegedly "swallowed" by a moving walkway at Denver International Airport.

Ravens' Mark Andrews helps save woman’s life on flight

"Andrews deplaned quietly. No fanfare. As he has done his whole career, he stepped up in a huge moment when people needed him most," one witness wrote.

Jamaica and Bahamas travel advisories: What to know

Travel warnings for Jamaica and the Bahamas each cite violent crime and sexual assaults as a potential threat to tourists.

Laser strikes against aircraft have surged to a new record, FAA says

Laser strikes aimed at aircraft including airline planes surged 41% last year to a record high, according to federal officials.