Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

Two injured after cell phone battery sparks fire on Southwest flight in Denver

More than 100 passengers were evacuated from a Southwest Airlines plane after a cell phone battery sparked a fire in the cabin. FAA data shows this is not an isolated incident.

Colorado man banned from Yellowstone National Park after entering protected area

A Colorado man was sentenced to jail and banned from Yellowstone National Park after officials said he walked off a designated trail and entered a protected area.

American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest

Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.

Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.

Man punches sleeping passenger on flight leaving San Francisco: FBI

The FBI has arrested a man after they said he punched a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight leaving from San Francisco, causing blood to spatter and bruising to occur.

Legal battle between Delta, CrowdStrike heats up with matching lawsuits over outage

The battle between Delta Air Lines and CrowdStrike has escalated after both companies filed competing lawsuits against each other over the summer's tech outage and flight cancellations.

Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta Air Lines sued CrowdStrike on Friday, claiming the cybersecurity company had cut corners and caused a worldwide technology outage that led to thousands of canceled flight in July.

The Biden administration is launching an inquiry of competition in air travel

The Biden administration said Thursday it is launching a broad public inquiry on the state of competition in air travel, including the effect of mergers and joint ventures between airlines.

4 in 5 holiday travelers changing plans due to inflation, survey finds

A new Bankrate survey reveals that 83% of Americans are adjusting their 2024 holiday travel plans due to inflation, with many opting for shorter trips, cheaper accommodations, and alternative travel methods.

Royal Caribbean sued over hidden camera possibly filming passengers: lawsuit

A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board.

American Airlines jet nearly collides with Cessna in mid-air close call: FAA

An American Airlines plane with 122 passengers on board came dangerously close to a Cessna that flew into its flight path as it was landing at a Texas airport this week.