United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge
The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.
The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.
Hawaii lawmakers fails to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights
The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.
The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.
US Defense Department tracking another balloon traveling between Hawaii and Mexico
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tracking another high-altitude balloon that crossed over Hawaii and is heading toward Mexico.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is tracking another high-altitude balloon that crossed over Hawaii and is heading toward Mexico.
1 dead after skydiving accident in Caldwell County
The accident left one man dead, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
The accident left one man dead, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
Airlines - not weather - blamed for rising flight cancellations, new report finds
Airlines are to blame for the recent post-pandemic surge in flight cancellations, according to findings from a new government report.
Airlines are to blame for the recent post-pandemic surge in flight cancellations, according to findings from a new government report.
No, Spirit Airlines wasn't using duct tape in online video. It was FAA-approved speed tape.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
An online video showed a Spirit Airlines worker doing maintenance to a wing. However, it's a common practice in the aviation industry.
Massachusetts State Police arrest passenger with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.
Australian passenger goes overboard on Royal Caribbean cruise ship bound for Hawaii: report
A search is underway for an Australian passenger who fell off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, according to the cruise line.
A search is underway for an Australian passenger who fell off a cruise ship bound for Hawaii, according to the cruise line.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
US woman arrested in Australian airport with golden gun
The 28-year-old woman was arrested by the Australian Border Force in Sydney after officers located an undeclared 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage on Sunday.
The 28-year-old woman was arrested by the Australian Border Force in Sydney after officers located an undeclared 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage on Sunday.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
Cruise line let passenger’s body decompose, lawsuit says
A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband’s body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma.
A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband’s body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
Austin airport parking rates to increase this week
Starting Tuesday, it's going to cost you a little more to park at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Starting Tuesday, it's going to cost you a little more to park at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.