Lifestyle May 21 Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
Travel May 20 Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested One person was arrested for a possible bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines jet preparing to take off from the San Diego International Airport.
Airlines May 20 Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.
Travel May 19 Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again' After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.
Airlines May 19 Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.
Health May 18 Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.
New Jersey May 16 Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident A trio of House Democrats could face major consequences after they scuffled with federal law enforcement officers at Newark ICE detention center Delaney Hall on May 9.
Travel May 15 Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.
Travel May 15 Flight passengers may face big hurdles during Memorial Day weekend travels Record Memorial Day travel expected with 45.1 million Americans traveling. AAA notes air travel rise as travel experts advise caution at New York airports.
Travel May 14 Flight passenger brings up 'vaping in the bathroom,' sparking debate about on-board actions Flyer takes to Reddit to ask whether flight attendant can tell if passengers vape while in the bathroom on a plane, sparking a debate. A travel expert weighed in.
Airport News & Updates May 11 Schumer calls on Transportation Secretary Duffy to 'immediately fix' Newark Airport situation Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Transportation boss Sean Duffy to fix Newark Airport issues.