Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
$7M project to repair Western Washington's battered highways now underway
Starting this week, the Northwest Region Emergency Pavement Repair project will begin across King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The aim is to repair roughly 20 miles of highways damaged by cold weather and heavy snow last winter.
Starting this week, the Northwest Region Emergency Pavement Repair project will begin across King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. The aim is to repair roughly 20 miles of highways damaged by cold weather and heavy snow last winter.
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
Seattle traffic: 2 major highway closures happening this weekend, expect delays
Drivers should expect major delays this weekend as two major highways in Seattle are expected to have lane closures and shutdowns.
Drivers should expect major delays this weekend as two major highways in Seattle are expected to have lane closures and shutdowns.
Pete Buttigieg warns airlines to help fliers trapped by cancellations, delays or face new rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic passenger planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Alaska Airlines announces new paper-free, electronic luggage tag
Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.
Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.