Southwest assigned seats: Here's when ticket and boarding changes will happen
The new policy ends the airliner’s long standing open seating policy, and here’s what we know.
Delta's chaotic week: Engine fire, security scares, B-52 near miss
Recent incidents involving Delta mainline and regional jets include an engine fire, passengers trying to open emergency exits, and a near-miss with a B-52 bomber.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Trump admin cracks down on Mexico's 'blatant disregard' of aviation deal
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico and threatened to end a longstanding partnership between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico.
Major TSA security changes ahead: How your next airport experience could look
The TSA may ease restrictions on liquids and other screening rules as Homeland Security signals a shift in post-9/11 airport security measures.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
Teen dies after beach sand tunnel collapses during family vacation: report
The father and bystanders frantically dug for the teen who was buried alive with "no one hearing him scream."
How a weaker dollar will impact US vacationers
The dollar's 10% decline against foreign currencies in 2025 will stretch American travelers' budgets despite cheaper airfare.
Caribbean police work to ID body found during search for missing American
Brian Tarrence of New York went missing June 25 while vacationing with his wife on the Turks and Caicos Island, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said.
Air India crash report: Fuel was cut off to plane seconds after takeoff
The Air India plane that crashed last month had its engine fuel cut off shortly after takeoff, something aviation experts say is “absolutely bizarre.”
Inside the shoe bomb plot that changed airport security – and why the rule is now ending
After nearly two decades of shuffling barefoot through airport security lines, American travelers can finally leave their shoes on.
TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings
TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.
Battery fire forces emergency landing of Delta Flight 1334 in Southwest Florida
A battery fire onboard prompted Delta Air Lines flight 1334 to make an emergency landing in Southwest Florida, with no injuries reported among the 191 aboard.
Southwest installs 'third set of eyes' in cockpit to boost safety
The program is called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" and it is designed to help pilots respond on the tarmac.
Part of Delta plane's wing lands in North Carolina driveway during flight from Atlanta
Officials say the crew aboard the Delta flight from Atlanta to North Carolina had no idea that part of the plane's wing fell off until after landing.
FAA partners with university in South to address nationwide air traffic controller shortage
A Georgia university will be the first in the state to join a FAA program designed to supercharge its air traffic controller hiring pipeline.
Airbnb's AI technology to combat unauthorized parties in Atlanta during July Fourth
Airbnb is using "anti-party technology" with machine learning to block high-risk reservations and prevent unauthorized house parties.
TSA to roll out new security lane, benefits for military service members
Starting today, the TSA will have a new security lane just for active-duty service members at the Atlanta airport.
Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'
Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.
Firefighter dies after vacation excursion with family at summer hot spot
Jay Lyons, who recently helped with Hurricane Helene relief efforts, leaves behind two young daughters.