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January 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
TSA alerted authorities to Southwest pilot's alleged drunkenness
Pilot David Allsop was removed from the cockpit of the plane he was set to fly from Savannah to Chicago on Wednesday. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.
January 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
January 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Allegedly intoxicated Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at airport ahead of flight
Southwest Airlines confirmed the pilot had been removed from duty and apologized to customers whose travel plans were disrupted.
January 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
January 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare
A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago
January 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
January 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Intoxicated Southwest pilot arrested at Georgia airport: Police
The flight, which was scheduled to fly from Savannah to Chicago on Wednesday, was delayed several hours after the pilot was arrested for alleged DUI.
January 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
January 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
US government sues Southwest Airlines and fines Frontier for chronically delayed flights
The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines
January 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
January 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Planes’ mid-air close call under investigation by FAA
Images show United and Delta jets coming dangerously close to each other while landing in Phoenix, Arizona.
January 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
January 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Cockpit warning prevents Delta, United planes from colliding over Phoenix airport
The planes were 1,217 feet horizontally and 875 feet vertically separated at their closest points on Saturday, according to FlightRadar24. Someone on the ground captured the moment on their phone.
January 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
January 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Delta flight evacuated on tarmac after takeoff aborted
Delta Flight 2668 was traveling from Atlanta to Minneapolis-St. Paul when it suspended takeoff after "an indication of an engine issue," the airline said.
January 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
January 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Busy holiday travel season fuels big fourth quarter for Delta
Delta Air Lines fourth-quarter results topped analysts’ expectations as travel demand was strong during the crucial holiday period
January 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
January 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
American Airlines plane clips tail of United plane on taxiway at Chicago airport
The FAA said it’s investigating after the wing of an American Airlines plane clipped the tail of a United Airlines aircraft as both planes were preparing for takeoff. No one was hurt.
January 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Stowaways on planes and inside landing gear raise worries about aviation security
What is going on with aviation security
January 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
January 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff in Boston
Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers
January 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
January 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says
It was unclear how they accessed the aircraft, JetBlue said.
January 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
January 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
New video shows Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger pouring racing fuel in Cybertruck
A new video released by authorities in Las Vegas shows Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger preparing for the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Hotel.
January 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
January 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
2 men found dead in landing gear of JetBlue plane at Fort Lauderdale Airport
Two men were discovered dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane in Florida during a routine post-flight inspection on Monday.
January 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
January 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says
The bodies were discovered Monday evening during a "routine post-flight maintenance inspection" at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said. ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi reports.
January 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
January 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Two people found dead inside landing gear bay of JetBlue flight
The bodies of two people were found at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Monday evening, according to JetBlue.
January 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
January 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Video shows Air Canada plane making fiery landing in Nova Scotia
A passenger's video shows a plane wing on fire following a landing gear failure while arriving at Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia, Canada.
January 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
January 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Major storms cause air travel disruptions
Storms are causing major disruptions for air travel, with nearly 8,000 flights canceled or delayed in the U.S. ABC News' Alex Presha reports from Washington, D.C.
January 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
January 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Major airlines offering storm waivers to travelers ahead of storm
As the final weekend of the holiday season starts to wrap up, airlines are bracing for travel delays or cancellations due to the major winter storm.
January 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
January 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
JetBlue fined $2M for chronically late flights
This is the first time the Department of Transportation has fined an airline for repeated delays.
January 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
January 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
DOT fines JetBlue $2 million
ABC’s Alexis Christoforous joins GMA to discuss what this means for the industry.
January 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
December 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM
Azerbaijan Airlines crash probe looks into Russian air control conduct, source says
The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.
December 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM
December 31, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Investigators comb runway, searching for answers in deadly South Korean plane crash
After a deadly plane crash in South Korea, authorities are conducting a full investigation on 101 of the same model of aircraft that are operating in six local airlines.
December 31, 2024 at 2:23 PM
December 31, 2024 at 12:40 PM
1 of 2 survivors of deadly South Korea jet crash is alert and talking
A flight attendant, one of just two survivors of the Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea on Sunday that killed 179 people, is awake and talking, a hospital official said.
December 31, 2024 at 12:40 PM
December 31, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Near-miss between 2 planes at LAX caught on video
Air traffic controllers told a Key Lime Air flight to stop just before crossing a runway right as a Delta plane was taking off. The incident, which happened on Friday, is under investigation.
December 31, 2024 at 3:48 AM
December 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
What to know about the deadly Jeju Air plane crash
ABC News contributor and aviation consultant Col. Steve Ganyard breaks down the latest on the Jeju Air flight 2216 crash in South Korea.
December 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
December 30, 2024 at 3:26 PM
179 dead in South Korean plane crash
U.S. federal officials have joined the investigation into the Jeju Air plane that was landing at Muan International Airport when it went off the runway and crashed into a wall.
December 30, 2024 at 3:26 PM
December 29, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Passengers evacuated from plane after landing incident in Canada
An Air Canada Express flight with 73 passengers aboard caught fire and had to be evacuated on a runway after landing in Halifax.
December 29, 2024 at 8:15 PM
December 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Air Canada plane experienced 'landing gear issue' during landing
The incident caused temporary delays to all flight operations at Halifax Stanfield International Airport on Saturday.
December 29, 2024 at 6:16 PM
December 29, 2024 at 1:21 AM
Turbulence injures several people on Alaska Airlines flight
Millions of Americans are heading home during what authorities expect to be the biggest travel weekend of the year.
December 29, 2024 at 1:21 AM
December 28, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Survivors of Azerbaijan Airlines plane share their stories
Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight, which crashed on Christmas in Kazakhstan, are coming forward. The U.S. says there are indications Russian air defense systems may have shot down the plane.
December 28, 2024 at 1:44 AM
December 27, 2024 at 5:46 PM
2nd stowaway found on board Delta flight
The recent stowaway was apprehended after boarding a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Dec. 24, according to the airline.
December 27, 2024 at 5:46 PM
December 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Dozens killed in fiery crash in Kazakhstan
At least 38 people are dead and 29 others injured after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan’s Aktau Airport.
December 26, 2024 at 6:33 PM
December 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport?on Dec. 24.
December 26, 2024 at 11:07 AM
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American Airlines resumes flights after stoppage
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.
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American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said.
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Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board
The flight made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, due to engine issues and smoke in the cabin and cockpit.?
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Swiss Air flight diverts with smoke on board; crew member, 10 passengers hospitalized
The flight made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, due to engine issues and smoke in the cabin and cockpit.?
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How a government shutdown could impact air travel
The holiday travel rush kicked off on Friday, but a looming government shutdown threatens to disrupt air travel for millions.
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FAA finds no issues with Southwest after safety review
The FAA says it has found no safety issues with Southwest Airlines following several monthslong investigations launched in July after multiple close-call incidents.
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FAA reports rise in laser strikes on planes this month
The Federal Aviation Administration claims there has been a 269% increase in laser strikes against planes in New Jersey compared to the same period last year.
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Millions get moving on busiest flying day of the season
Thursday is expected to be the single busiest day for the FAA, with more than 50,000 flights set to take off.
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Frontier Airlines new 'all you can fly' pass sells for $299
Frontier Airlines released a new "all you can fly" pass for loyalty members to purchase for $299 for flights in 2025-2026.
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Bird strikes American Airlines plane forcing an emergency landing
An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK after a bird strike disabled one engine.?
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Flight diverted after engine damage from apparent bird strike
An American Airlines flight had to divert to John F. Kennedy International after takeoff after a reported bird strike caused damage to one of the aircraft's engines.
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Bird strike causes emergency landing on American Airlines flight
A flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York to Charlotte was forced to turn around after a reported bird strike caused damage to the plane’s engine.
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United 1st airline to integrate AirTag for luggage
United Airlines will use the shared location to more quickly find delayed bags and reunite them with customers.
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Rescue after plane crash
A small plane on a long-distance training flight from Savannah, Georgia, went down Saturday near the Little Black River in South Carolina.
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Airline execs have turbulent hearing over fees on Capitol Hill
A Senate subcommittee grilled airline executives over the fees charged for early boarding, better seats and other inconveniences, voicing many travelers' frustrations.
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