American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets

American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets

American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating. 

American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating. 

Miracle Hot Springs shuts down 'indefinitely' following 2 deaths

Miracle Hot Springs shuts down 'indefinitely' following 2 deaths

Sequoia National Forest's Miracle Hot Springs closed indefinitely Monday after the second death in two years, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Sequoia National Forest's Miracle Hot Springs closed indefinitely Monday after the second death in two years, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Missing Virginia couple were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean, police say

Missing Virginia couple were likely thrown overboard in the Caribbean, police say

An older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said Monday.

An older U.S. couple whose catamaran was hijacked last week in the Caribbean by three escaped prisoners were likely thrown into the ocean and died, police in Grenada said Monday.

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.

United flight diverted to Chicago after reports of possible bomb threat

United flight diverted to Chicago after reports of possible bomb threat

A United Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was diverted to Chicago after the crew reported a safety issue Wednesday morning.

A United Airlines flight headed to Los Angeles from New Jersey was diverted to Chicago after the crew reported a safety issue Wednesday morning.

Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight

Caught on camera: Fistfight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight

A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.

A brawl breaks out thousands of feet in the air, with at least two men engaged in a fistfight on a Hawaii-bound Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland.

American Express Centurion Lounge now open in Atlanta airport

American Express Centurion Lounge now open in Atlanta airport

It is a Valentine's Day gift for travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as the long-awaited American Express Centurion Lounge opens near gate E-11.

It is a Valentine's Day gift for travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as the long-awaited American Express Centurion Lounge opens near gate E-11.

Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations

Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations

The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.

The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.

Top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'

Top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'

The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that his agency is midway through a review of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer.

The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that his agency is midway through a review of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer.

Travel warnings issued for 2 popular Caribbean destinations

Travel warnings issued for 2 popular Caribbean destinations

As the spring break travel season draws near, the State Department has issued travel warnings for both the Bahamas and Jamaica. 

As the spring break travel season draws near, the State Department has issued travel warnings for both the Bahamas and Jamaica.