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Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, aviation trade group and industry heads warn
The cost of your next flight is likely to go up. That’s the word from the International Air Transport Association, which held its annual meeting Monday in Dubai.
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Watch out for loopholes in ‘Price Drop Protection,' consumer warns
A woman, who paid extra for Price Drop Protection on Expedia for her trip to Japan, says she feels duped by the travel site. The I-Team’s Carolyn Johnson reports.
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Expedia's ‘Price Drop Protection' may not be what it seems
Expedia says it’ll refund customers if the price of their airfare drops through its “Price Drop Protection” program, but one woman learned it’s not as easy as the company says.
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Person killed after becoming trapped in airplane engine at Netherlands airport
The incident occurred at the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as a KLM flight was preparing to leave for Billund, Denmark.
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‘It was just chaotic': Passengers don life vests on Florida-bound Spirit flight forced to return to Jamaica
Travelers on a flight to Fort Lauderdale received quite a scare when they were told to put on their life vests after a suspected mechanical issue forced their plane to return to Jamaica.
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Record number of travelers screened at US airports ahead of Memorial Day weekend
A record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.
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12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on flight to Dublin
Twelve people have been injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin hit turbulence. Dublin Airport said in a statement that the plane landed safely as scheduled before 1 p.m. Sunday.
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Climate change is behind increasing flight turbulence, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says an increase in flight turbulence is an effect of climate change.
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Singapore Airlines passengers describe deadly turbulence; 20 remain in ICU
“I saw people from across the aisle just going completely horizontal, hitting the ceiling and landing back down in really awkward positions,” one passenger said.
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What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crews?
The death of a British man and injuries impacting dozens of other people aboard a Singapore Airlines flight have highlighted the potential dangers of flying through extreme turbulence. The exact cause of the man’s death is under investigation. Based on witness accounts and the number of injuries, experts pointed Tuesday to the significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to...
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1 dead, 30 hospitalized after plane hit with severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Changi, Singapore, was hit with severe turbulence which caused the plane to drop thousands of feet, killing one passenger and injuring dozens more.
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Spirit Airlines gets rid of change and cancellation fees, joining Frontier
Spirit used to charge anywhere between $69 and $119 for ticket changes and cancellations, depending on how close to departure the customer made the change.
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Senate passes bill making it easier to get refunds from airlines after delays or cancellations
The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.
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FAA investigating whether Boeing completed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner jets
The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into Boeing after it learned the company may not have completed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner jets.
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Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.
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Passenger who disrupted flight ordered to pay United Airlines more than $20,000
An unruly passenger who was “physically combative” on a flight last month has been ordered to pay more $20,000 to United Airlines, according to court documents.
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REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know
Beginning May 7, 2025, you won’t be able to board a domestic flight with your driver’s license unless it’s REAL ID-compliant.
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Federal officials are investigating a Rockies coach's cockpit visit during a United flight
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies baseball team during a United Airlines charter flight.
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FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns
Staffing shortfalls have led to forced overtime and tightly packed air traffic controller schedules
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Soar by Glendale's historic Grand Central Air Terminal for a rare look inside
Join the Art Deco Society of LA for a fabulous “fly-by” of the building’s history; Amelia Earhart landed at the landmark, as well as other icons of flight.