December 26 UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has risen to 15 after a man injured in the incident died weeks later on Christmas Day, officials said.
December 24 Virginia family alleges bed bugs bit them during transatlantic flight, suing Delta and KLM airlines The Romulo Albuquerque family from Virginia claims in a lawsuit that bed bugs infested their cabin during March trip from Roanoke to Serbia.
December 24 Your holiday travel plans could be ruined if you wear one particular item to the airport The TSA is advising holiday travelers to skip sparkly sweaters and sequined outfits at airport security checkpoints, as glittery clothing can trigger extra screening.
December 24 Flyers warn air travel is becoming unbearable as passenger seats keep shrinking Passengers share cramped airplane seat stories on social media, sparking heated debates about airline policies and personal space boundaries during flights.
December 21 Airline passengers on 'Jetway Jesus' and 'miracle flights' accused of faking disabilities for better boarding Social media users are blasting "Jetway Jesus" and "miracle flight" scams, as some passengers allegedly fake disabilities to board early on wheelchairs, then walk off unassisted.
December 20 SHOCKING report claims travelers are FAKING disabilities 'Fox & Friends Weekend' hosts discuss a new report claiming many able-bodied travelers are faking disabilities allowing them to skip the lines and be escorted down the jetway.
December 17 US government admits fault in deadly Potomac River collision that killed 67 people in Washington DC U.S. government admits fault in deadly plane crash near Washington airport that killed 67 people when Army helicopter collided with passenger flight.
December 17 Airports allow non-traveling public past security entrances for first time in decades Oakland airport introduces guest passes, allowing non-passengers to accompany travelers past security — reviving a pre-9/11 tradition at U.S. airports.
December 17 Air traffic control towers will 'never' reach full staffing levels under current system, FAA chief says FAA chief says air traffic control towers will "never" reach full staffing under current system, calling it "chronically understaffed."
December 16 'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.