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Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after a published report said an accidental cockpit seat movement likely caused the sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand.
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Man allegedly tries to storm cockpit during Alaska Airlines flight from San Diego to Dulles
A student pilot tried getting into the cockpit of a cross-country flight to Washington D.C., telling crew members he was merely “testing them” with this dangerous stunt, authorities said.
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Passengers say people ‘bounced off the roof' when LATAM plane plunged during flight to New Zealand
At least 50 people were injured Monday by what LATAM Airlines described as a “strong movement” on the Chilean plane traveling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
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Aviation incidents seem to be proliferating, but experts say there's no reason for alarm
There were just six recorded fatal commercial aviation accidents worldwide in 2023, resulting in 115 deaths — the fewest on record.
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TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as ‘a step into the future'
Federal airport security officials have unveiled a prototype passenger self-screening system at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas but say they do not plan to use it in other cities around the country
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Delta is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fee
Delta said on Tuesday that it will be raising its checked bag fee by $5, following the price increases of American Airlines and United in the past two weeks.
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This airline announced a special flight with a mystery destination and over 1,000 people signed up
Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, sold the special mystery flight called “Destination Unknown” to members of its frequent flyer loyalty program.
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Fight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight to Kauai
Passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines plane bound for Kauai witnessed a mid-air fight on Monday.
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6 killed in small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories, authorities say
Canadian authorities say the death toll from a small plane crash in Canada’s Northwest Territories is six.
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Coroner's service says there are fatalities after charter plane crashes in northwest Canada
A coroner’s service in Canada’s Northwest Territories said there are fatalities from Tuesday’s plane crash near the community of Fort Smith.
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Mom defends dad who sat apart from their family on a plane
A New Jersey mom is defending her husband, who enjoyed in-flight entertainment while she entertained their two kids.
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The Thanksgiving holiday travel rush is getting underway. Tips for tracking your luggage
NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal shares some tips and data as the busy Thanksgiving travel rush gets underway the weekend before.
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Move over, United: Astrophysicist says he's figured out the fastest way for everyone to board an airplane
A new boarding method that United Airlines rolled out last month has people thinking about all the lost time spent boarding planes in new, excruciating detail. And while United claims their new method will ease frustrations, a physics professor in Las Vegas says he has an even more efficient way.
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Astrophysicist says he's figured out the fastest way for everyone to board an airplane
A physics professor in Las Vegas says he’s figured out the fastest method to get everyone on board an airplane. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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Close calls between planes show aviation is under stress, top US accident investigator says
The nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress.
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How to save money on holiday travel by tracking flight prices with Google
There is a feature in Google Flights that will notify you when the price of a flight ticket you have tagged dips.
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You can now shop with a ‘Wingmate' who isn't flying at Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport’s “Wingmate” program allows for non-ticketed passengers to get past security to shop, chill.
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Time-lapse: Phillies board plane as they prep for Atlanta Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies boarded their plane at Atlantic Aviation PHL. The plane flew to Atlanta Thursday as the team prepares for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves. SkyForce10 was over the scene.
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Buy your holiday airfare by mid October — it's ‘the best time to book,' economist says
Holiday travelers may want to book their flights in the first two weeks of October before prices begin to rise due to limited supply and high demand.
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Philly Airport ranks dead last in customer satisfaction
A new JD Power list ranks Philadelphia International Airport dead last in customer service. PHL is vowing to make changes to get better.