Passenger Airliner Crashes in Kazakhstan

South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash

Following the deadly Jeju Air accident, the government ordered low cost carriers to reduce flight times, boost pilot training and expand maintenance crews.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Eleven passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Why fining airlines for chronically late flights is a bad idea

Using blunt penalties to discourage airline flight delays is misdirected.

The Hill - Jan. 22

At least 12 passengers dead after jumping onto tracks over train fire alert in India

At least 12 people were killed when they were run over by a train in western India after they jumped from their coaches in panic after a fire incident, the Press Trust of India reported

ABC News - Jan. 22

JetBlue now accepts Venmo payments to book flights, an airline first

Venmo payment options are available on JetBlue website, and will roll out on carrier's mobile app in coming months.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers

Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Airlines cancel flights and Houston airports close ahead of storm

Airports are readying for major disruptions in Texas, Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast before anticipated wintry blast.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Israeli airline broadcasts news of hostage release aboard all flights

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple

In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Southwest Airlines pilot charged with DUI while preparing for takeoff

Officers said pilot had bloodshot eyes and smelled of alcohol before planned flight from Savannah to Chicago. Police at a Georgia airport arrested an airline pilot on a DUI charge as he was ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Looking for winning airline stocks this year? BofA says to avoid Southwest and JetBlue.

Carriers with greater exposure to premium travel will fare better this year, analysts say.

MarketWatch - Jan. 17

Passenger clings to German high-speed train and survives

He jumped on when it pulled out of the station before he had finished his smoking break, police say.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight

Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble

Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare

A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago

ABC News - Jan. 16

Pakistani airline is criticized over ad accused of evoking 9/11 attacks

The prime minister of Pakistan has ordered an investigation over an ad by the country’s flag carrier that was criticized as resembling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Southwest Airlines pilot accused of DUI is arrested at Georgia airport before flight

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at a Georgia airport and accused of DUI on Wednesday.

NBC News - Jan. 16

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

WATCH: ‘Uber Dog’ makes passengers smile in Colorado

Kevin Ferman has been picking up Uber riders all over Colorado for over 10 years, but he started bringing his dog Bowie along on his rides after adopting him 2 1/2 years ago.

ABC News - Jan. 15

Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You

When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row

Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictions

Financial Times - Jan. 14

American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules

A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Baby gorilla rescued from hold of Turkish Airlines plane

Five-month-old, now named Zeytin, was found in a box on a flight that was travelling from Nigeria to Thailand. A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025

The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Airlines are waiving change fees and fare differences for Los Angeles-area flights due to wildfires.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Delta passengers flee plane in Atlanta after engine fire

Passengers from a Delta flight on an Atlanta airport tarmac were forced to evacuate as snow slams parts of Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Delta passengers in Atlanta forced to evacuate plane onto tarmac during winter storm

Delta Air Lines passengers had to evacuate onto the tarmac at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning because of an engine issue amid a winter storm, according to the ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion

The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.

BBC News - Jan. 8

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff in Boston

Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers

ABC News - Jan. 8

Passenger arrested after allegedly opening emergency door of plane at Boston airport

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to open the door of a taxiing JetBlue flight at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

NBC News - Jan. 8

JetBlue passenger accused of opening door as flight starts at Logan Airport

A passenger on a JetBlue flight opened an emergency exit door and deployed the slide while the plane was taxiing at Logan Airport Tuesday night, the FAA said.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles

He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.

NBC News - Jan. 7

WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.

ABC News - Jan. 7

New jets help passengers avoid congestion at hub airports

Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraft

Financial Times - Jan. 7

American Airlines’ stock snags three upgrades to reflect better backdrop in 2025

Analysts say headwinds from 2024 were transitory.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Investigators receive black box data from plane that crashed in Kazakhstan

Authorities now have access to cockpit dialogue from Azerbaijan Airlines plane that went down on Christmas Day. Brazil’s air force has extracted the data from two black box recorders belonging to a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

United Airlines rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi this spring

United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The carrier ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Passenger Airliner Crashes in Kazakhstan

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