May 28, 2025 Duffy urges Senate to pass Big Beautiful Bill's $12.5B air traffic system fix Transportation Secretary Duffy said the U.S. air traffic system is antiquated and urged the Senate to pass the Big Beautiful Bill which has $12.5 billion earmarked for system upgrades.
May 28, 2025 Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.
May 27, 2025 United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.
May 23, 2025 Small plane hit power lines before deadly San Diego crash, NTSB confirms A small plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon killed six. The NTSB is investigating a power line collision, weather issues and pilot qualifications.
May 21, 2025 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.
May 20, 2025 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.
May 20, 2025 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.
May 19, 2025 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.
May 19, 2025 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.
May 18, 2025 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.