Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in the wheel well of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 aircraft that landed at Kahului Airport in Maui on Tuesday.
Phoenix police are investigating a violent altercation involving both a shooting and stabbing at Sky Harbor Airport’s Terminal 4 on Christmas evening. While the incident caused alarm for travelers, airport operations have since returned to normal.
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Columbus, Ohio, was forced to return to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a fight breaking out among passengers, the airline confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred on Flight 1699 on the evening of December 23, just before 7 p.m.
American Airlines has agreed to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices following pressure from a conservative watchdog group, America First Legal (AFL)
American Airlines announced it will not resume flights to Haiti in February, citing the worsening gang violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.
A federal judge in Texas rejected a proposed plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ), citing concerns over the court’s limited role in selecting an independent monitor for the aerospace giant.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, criticized airlines for exploiting passengers with rising fees for luggage, seat assignments, and other services. Blumenthal's remarks came ahead of a Wednesday hearing titled "The Sky’s the Limit — New Revelations About Airline Fees," where executives from major airlines, including American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Frontier, are set to testify.
Alaska Airlines experienced a significant technology issue on Monday, temporarily grounding flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and causing disruptions for passengers throughout the day.
Concerns over a broader conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or avoid affected airspace. The cancellations impact major hubs like Tel Aviv, Beirut, and others, with timelines varying by carrier. Here is an overview of current airline decisions:
