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U.S. Airlines Hire Bus Companies to Transport Passengers in Airports Over Pilot Shortage

Several U.S. Airlines partners with bus companies in an effort to address the ongoing pilot shortage in the country.

Anthony Fauci Says Taking Face Masks off on Airplanes Should Not Be Considered After Airline CEOs Say Masks 'Don't Add Much' Protection on Flights

Dec 26, 2021 09:29 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday said the idea of taking the masks off on airplanes should not be considered.

Southwest Airlines Walks Back on Decision to Put Staffers Seeking Vaccine Exemption on Unpaid Leave

Oct 19, 2021 11:41 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Southwest Airlines will no longer place unvaccinated workers seeking vaccine exemptions under unpaid leave.

2 Passengers Sue United Airlines Over Horror of Mid-Air Engine Blast

Apr 19, 2021 05:19 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Two passengers aboard a United Airlines plane that had to make an emergency landing after one of its engines blew apart in February are suing the airline.

Airline Workers Call for Additional Federal Aid to Stop Furloughs

Sep 11, 2020 04:56 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Airline workers such as flight attendants and pilots rallied on the Capitol Hill this week, asking lawmakers for $25 billion in additional federal aid to prevent further layoffs next month.

Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Testifies At House Hearing On Coronavirus

Republican Stimulus Bill Will Aid Airlines, Exclude Student Loans

Sep 07, 2020 10:12 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

A Republican stimulus package with targeted relief for airlines and almost no student loans assistance was put forward by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Joining Other Airlines Is Latam, the Largest Carrier in Latin America, in Bankruptcy Amid Pandemic

May 26, 2020 11:59 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

LATAM Airlines group attributed the company’s decision to file for bankruptcy to mitigation measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, which included travel restrictions that caused a collapse in global demand.

Lost in Translation: Maryland Man Suing British Airways for Sending Him to Grenada, Caribbean, Not Granada, Spain

Jun 25, 2014 10:31 AM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

A dentist from North Bethesda, Maryland is suing British Airways for flying him to Grenada in the Caribbean (northwest of Trinidad and Tobago and northeast of Venezuela), instead of his planned destination, Granada, Spain.

AT&T to Add In-Flight LTE Coverage, Hints at Allowing Streaming Video While Airborne

Apr 29, 2014 02:33 PM EDT By Robert C. Weich III

Telecom giant competing with GoGo in-flight Internet.

American Airlines Revamping their Frequent Flier Program

Apr 09, 2014 05:17 PM EDT By Robert C. Weich III

More miles will be needed for certain award tickets.

Boeing Reports Structural Issues After 787 Went Missing

Mar 09, 2014 11:14 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The new jetliner is experiencing new issues, this time with its wings.

Cheap Thanksgiving Flights 2013: Plane Tickets Too Expensive?

Nov 11, 2013 10:46 AM EST By Staff Reporter

Holidays are the best time to travel but the worst time for travelers. Bad news is that reports coming in from industry experts indicate that Thanksgiving flights as well as year-end holidays are expected to not only be more expensive but crowded as well.