A passenger on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles was arrested on Friday after attempting to enter the cockpit and open the exit doors, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA stated that United Airlines flight 1641 had to return to the gate at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after a …
Two passengers booked on a flight from Las Vegas to Montreal last month found themselves in a unique and unpleasant situation. They were asked to leave the plane before takeoff simply because they refused to sit in seats that were soaked with vomit. This incident, which occurred on an Air Canada plane on August …
A bird flies by in the foreground as a Southwest Airlines jet comes in for a landing at McCarran International Airport on May 25, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Major U.S. airlines raise concerns over the surge in jet fuel prices, which adds to their costs during the bustling summer …
In a push for better compensation and benefits, American Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize union leaders to call for a strike. With more than 99% of members supporting the measure, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is prepared to threaten a work stoppage if ongoing negotiations don’t yield satisfactory results through a mediator. …
When it comes to air travel, boarding the aircraft is often considered one of the most challenging and frustrating parts of the journey. Leslie Josephs, CNBC’s airline reporter, acknowledges this common sentiment among passengers. In the 1970s, Southwest Airlines had an impressive average turn time of just 10 minutes from gate arrival to departure. However, …
Travelers are currently spending a significant amount of money on airfares. However, Google has introduced a new tool that may assist in finding cheaper flights. In addition to displaying whether current prices for your flight search are low, typical, or high compared to past averages for the same route, Google Flights can now inform you …
The United States has issued a travel advisory urging all its citizens currently in Haiti to depart as soon as possible due to the “current security situation and infrastructure challenges.” Americans are encouraged to use commercial or private transportation options to leave the country. The advisory mentions that multiple airlines and charter companies currently offer …
One airline is taking a unique approach to cater to travelers seeking solitude by offering an adults-only zone on its flights. Corendon Airlines will introduce this feature on its flights between Amsterdam and Curacao starting in November. The airline aims to provide a quiet and peaceful environment for passengers traveling without children. By designating a …
The United Kingdom’s air traffic control systems have caused significant disruptions to thousands of flights on one of the busiest travel days of the year. An image from Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images. LONDON — A technical glitch, which has led to the disruption of hundreds of flights in the U.K., …
Picture this: a Virgin Atlantic Airways Airbus A350-1000 aircraft gracefully taxis in front of the air traffic control tower at London Heathrow airport in the U.K. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The U.K.’s air traffic control provider faced a technical glitch on Monday, causing disruptions to flights across the country. “We are currently encountering …