New Southwest Airlines portable charger rule could set industry trend

Southwest Airlines passengers must soon keep portable chargers visible during flights due to rising lithium battery fire incidents. The policy begins May 28.

Atlanta's airport ranked 9th most stressful in the U.S.

As millions prepare to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for Memorial Day weekend, a new study has ranked it among the most stressful airports in the country.

Parking deck construction to impact traffic at Atlanta airport

Starting this week, a parking deck project will be causing big changes to traffic patterns at the Atlanta airport.

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without a pilot, report says

A Lufthansa flight co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit last year, leaving the plane without a pilot for 10 minutes, German media reported.

Atlanta airport expects near-record turnout before Memorial Day Weekend

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects over 100,000 passengers on Sunday, advising travelers to arrive three hours early for security.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.

Horrified passenger films roaches crawling inside Spirit Airlines plane

A horrified Spirit Airlines passenger said she’ll never fly the airline again after filming two roaches crawling inside the cabin.

Spirit Airlines debuts extra-legroom seats, revamps loyalty program

Spirit Airlines is launching a new “Go Comfy” travel option featuring extra-legroom seats available for booking starting May 15.

Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases

The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.

Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say

President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.

Delta CEO says new air traffic control system will reduce delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a multibillion-dollar plan to overhaul the air traffic control system following recent mishaps and crashes.

Best and worst airlines ranked for customer satisfaction in 2025: See the list

Although consumer confidence and passenger volume are down, overall passenger satisfaction is up thanks to gains in economy and basic economy class.

Atlanta airport unveils major upgrade to plane train system

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is getting a major transportation upgrade as it rolls out the first of 63 brand-new energy-efficient plane train cars.

Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline

Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.

American Airlines launching luxurious new Flagship Suite this summer

American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.