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April 18

Major airlines hike checked bag fees as jet fuel prices surge

Airlines for America President and CEO Chris Sununu discusses soaring jet fuel costs driven by the Iran conflict and their impact on fares, fees and flight availability on ‘ӣÌÒÊÓƵ Live.’

April 17

UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15

A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say.

April 17

Airport lounge chaos goes viral as kids run wild and passengers ditch basic etiquette

Once-exclusive airport lounges are now packed with credit card holders, leading to reported food raids, chaos and heated etiquette debates online. Experts weigh in.

April 16

Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency

Pilots were heard making meow and animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency at Reagan National Airport, drawing concern and amusement.

April 15

Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly

Air New Zealand is launching Skynest, a first-of-its-kind lie-flat sleeping pod option for economy travelers on its longest international flights. Travelers had mixed reactions.

April 14

Airline sparks anger as it demands extra fees from already booked passengers as oil prices spike

Spanish budget airline Volotea reportedly charges flight passengers an extra fuel fee after tickets are purchased, provoking anger amid broader pricing fears.

April 14

House to vote on aviation safety bill after deadly DC midair crash

The House is set to vote on the ALERT Act, an aviation safety bill prompted by the Jan. 29, 2025, midair collision near Reagan National Airport in D.C.

April 13

Popular airline rolls out free bag perk for certain travelers, but there's a catch

Southwest Airlines announced Sip and Ship, a new perk allowing customers to check one case of wine for free on flights to certain West Coast airports.

April 10

Outraged passengers say parents ditched rowdy kids in coach while they upgraded to first class

A viral Reddit post claims that parents left three rowdy, unsupervised children in coach on a United Airlines flight while the adults reportedly relaxed in first class.

April 9

Plane door opens in midair moments after takeoff, leaving flight passengers stunned and social media buzzing

A Cape Air flight heading to Boston, Massachusetts, turned back to Nantucket after its cabin door partially opened in midair shortly after takeoff from the airport.