40 Boeing jets inspected amid midair blowout investigations, U.S. officials say

Federal officials have briefed a congressional committee on their investigations into a jetliner that lost a panel of its fuselage in midflight this month and revealed that airlines have inspected 40 identical Boeing planes.

Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts

While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert

Westbound I-90 reopens near Ellensburg due to spinouts, snowy conditions

Westbound I-90 has reopened near Ellensburg at milepost 106 Thursday morning following multiple spin outs, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).

Boeing 737 Max 9 concerns cancel flights
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Travelers are facing dozens of flight cancelations, because emergency inspections are being performed on Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a door blew out of a plane mid-flight.

Weather Alert Day: Vehicle winter safety checklist
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It's a Weather Alert Day as we track heavy mountain snow and strong wind gusts in Western Washington. Our very own Carly Henderson is at Les Schwab going over the winter safety checklist so drivers are prepared before they travel through treacherous weather conditions.

Watch: American Airlines pilot leaves cockpit to assist with luggage loading

In a heartwarming gesture, an American Airlines pilot is receiving accolades for stepping out of the cockpit at Key West International Airport on January 5 to assist in loading luggage onto the plane.

I-90 reopens after closure at Snoqualmie Pass, winter weather advisory in effect

Holiday travel headaches are already hitting drivers trying to get over Snoqualmie Pass. They were stopped in their tracks this afternoon after the eastbound route of I-90 was shut down due to snowfall and accidents on the pass.  

Kingston business calls out ferry wait times with snarky holiday sign

“We definitely have times where we don’t even have a second boat pretty regularly, so that backs up traffic all through town and is quite a mess," a nearby employee said of the ferries in Kingston.

Holiday travel at Sea-Tac Airport
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Sea-Tac International Airport is expecting 156,000 passengers on Friday for the holiday weekend.

Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video

A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.

New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries

The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.

The world's top city destinations of 2023, including 2 US locations

Paris is the world’s most attractive city destination, according to Euromonitor International. Here are the other destinations that made the list.

Judge says ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut plane?s engines can be released before trial
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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.

'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.