Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
One killed after Amtrak train slams into FedEx truck in Missouri
The train involved was Amtrak’s Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner which operates between Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.
The train involved was Amtrak’s Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner which operates between Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago.
United flight lands in San Diego after device aboard catches fire
The United flight was heading to Newark from San Diego when it had to circle back to the airport for an emergency landing.
The United flight was heading to Newark from San Diego when it had to circle back to the airport for an emergency landing.
Crash averted at Austin airport; FAA, NTSB to investigate
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
A FedEx cargo plane was several miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and cleared to land, but had to change course when a Southwest Airlines plane was cleared to take off from the same runway.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Vegas-bound United flight forced to land in Nebraska after engine problems
United Airlines described what happened as a "technical issue."
United Airlines described what happened as a "technical issue."
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
Boeing pleads not guilty to criminal charge related to deadly 737 Max jet crashes
Boeing has pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge in a case revolving around two crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes.
Boeing has pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge in a case revolving around two crashes of Boeing 737 Max planes.
State Dept. issues Cancun travel warning after taxi drivers attack Uber drivers, passengers
Disgruntled taxi drivers have been seen attacking Uber drivers and passengers following a controversial court ruling.
Disgruntled taxi drivers have been seen attacking Uber drivers and passengers following a controversial court ruling.
Delta flight attendant sits, comforts jittery passenger in touching photo
A Delta passenger said flight attendant Floyd Shannon-Dean sat on the ground in the aisle to comfort a crying woman who wasn’t used to flying.
A Delta passenger said flight attendant Floyd Shannon-Dean sat on the ground in the aisle to comfort a crying woman who wasn’t used to flying.
Flight from Phoenix to Hawaii diverted to Los Angeles
According to the airlines, flight 692, with service to Honolulu from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, had to be diverted to Los Angeles due to a disturbance in the cabin involving an unruly passenger.
According to the airlines, flight 692, with service to Honolulu from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, had to be diverted to Los Angeles due to a disturbance in the cabin involving an unruly passenger.
TSA 'no fly' list leaked after being found on unsecured airline server
A 'No Fly' list leaked by a hacker reportedly contains 1.5 million entries and includes notable names linked to terrorist activities.
A 'No Fly' list leaked by a hacker reportedly contains 1.5 million entries and includes notable names linked to terrorist activities.
FAA reveals what caused computer outage prompting ground stop
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed on Thursday what caused a ground stop a week ago that disrupted more than 11,000 flights.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) revealed on Thursday what caused a ground stop a week ago that disrupted more than 11,000 flights.
Southwest Airlines pilots to vote on first-ever strike
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
TSA: Record number of firearms found in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2022
According to TSA, the agency prevented thousands of firearms from getting past security checkpoints last year, adding that 88% of them were loaded.
According to TSA, the agency prevented thousands of firearms from getting past security checkpoints last year, adding that 88% of them were loaded.
TSA finds 84 mm caliber weapon in checked luggage at Texas airport
The owner advised the item is a de-militarized 84MM Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle.
The owner advised the item is a de-militarized 84MM Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifle.
Southwest Airlines shareholders sue carrier for ‘downplaying outdated technology'
In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."
In court documents, shareholders claim that "Southwest Airlines continuously downplayed or ignored the serious issues with technology it used to schedule flights and crews, and how it stood to be affected worse than other airlines in the event of inclement weather."
Airline passenger's video captures last moments before Nepal crash
Everything looked normal as Sonu Jaiswal’s livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane’s window to fellow passengers. Then chaos. Then a wall of flame.
Everything looked normal as Sonu Jaiswal’s livestream on Facebook shifted from the picturesque views seen from the plane’s window to fellow passengers. Then chaos. Then a wall of flame.
American Airlines flight skids off runway at Idaho airport
AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.
AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.