Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
VIDEO: Engine fire forces LA-bound plane to divert back to Mexico
The engine of an LA-bound plane shot sparks mid-flight this week, forcing the plane to divert back to its origin airport in Guadalajara.
The engine of an LA-bound plane shot sparks mid-flight this week, forcing the plane to divert back to its origin airport in Guadalajara.
Teen pilot becomes youngest to fly solo around the world
Mack Rutherford’s record journey, which began on March 23, took the 17-year-old through 52 countries spanning five continents.
Mack Rutherford’s record journey, which began on March 23, took the 17-year-old through 52 countries spanning five continents.
Pete Buttigieg warns airlines to help fliers trapped by cancellations, delays or face new rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic passenger planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel
A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.
A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.
Las Vegas airport erupts in panic after loud noise from 'unruly subject'
Police didn’t immediately release the person’s name or say if any charges would be filed.
Police didn’t immediately release the person’s name or say if any charges would be filed.
European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
More flights canceled Saturday after two days of major disruptions
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
What’s the deal with airline seats? FAA wants your input on size
The agency wants to know how small airline seats should be after Congress ordered a minimum to be set.
The agency wants to know how small airline seats should be after Congress ordered a minimum to be set.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.