Judge says ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane’s engines can be released before trial
An ex-Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to cut the engines of a passenger flight while off-duty and riding in an extra seat in the cockpit can be released from jail pending trial, an Oregon judge said Thursday. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Ryan made the decision as Joseph Emerson pleaded not guilty to reduced charges of reckless endangerment; he previously faced attempted murder charges.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
'A Christmas Story' house gets new owner amid the holiday season
A Christmas Story House & Museum now has a new owner: Cleveland, Ohio, native Josh Dickerson. The house from the movie now operates as a bed and breakfast.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
New regulations pose greatest challenge for tourist flights over national parks, especially Mount Rushmore
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Alaska Air acquires Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B agreement, including debt
Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt.
Winter weather in Pacific Northwest cuts power to thousands in Seattle, dumps snow on Cascades
Winter weather brought high winds and snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest, knocking out power in some areas and dumping fresh snow across the Cascade Range.
Snow at Snoqualmie Pass
We're tracking heavy mountain snow in the Cascades. Crews are working around the clock making sure that the roadways are clear for travelers heading through Western Washington's mountain passes.
Feet of mountain snow possible this weekend, WSDOT urges drivers to be prepared
Winter storm weather has returned to Western Washington, bringing with it an active weather pattern. With multiple strong fronts forecast, expect rain and gusty winds in the lowlands and heavy snow in the Cascades.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Busy travel day expected Monday
Sea-Tac Airport is expected to be a busy travel day Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Thanksgiving travel on ferries
Airports, roads, even our ferries will be packed for Thanksgiving travel.
Busy holiday travel at Airport
The Thanksgiving travel rush is upon us and it's going to get busier.
Sea-Tac expects busy holiday travel days
Tuesday is one of the busiest travel days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving travel: Here are the holiday foods you can bring through TSA
Here’s a look at what you should and should not bring through TSA if you're traveling with holiday food items.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Here are the trendiest travel destinations for Thanksgiving
If you are looking for down time during the holiday break, here are some getaway spots to consider.
Where weather could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel this year
A more active pattern is expected across the U.S. as millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving travel.
Taylor Swift-themed cruise to set sail in 2024
Some Taylor Swift fans will be entering their cruise era in late 2024.
Airplane close calls: Lawmakers worry about aviation safety
Lawmakers are worried about an uptick in close calls in the sky. According to the FAA, there were 23 serious close calls in the past year. That's more than double the amount reported a decade ago.