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American Airlines pilots union reports ‘a significant spike' in safety and maintenance issues
The pilots union at American Airlines says there’s been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline.
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Pilot of United Airlines jet that slid off taxiway says brakes seemed less effective than usual
Federal officials are issuing a preliminary report about a United Airlines jet that slid off a taxiway at a Houston airport last month.
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United asks pilots to take unpaid time off, citing Boeing's delayed aircraft
United previously paused pilot hiring because of late-arriving aircraft from Boeing.
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A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy. For years, people with a small pet could only bring one other thing into the cabin — a small personal item that fits under their seat. American confirmed Friday that people with pets can now bring a personal item or a regular carry-on bag that fits in the overhead bin.
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FBI tells passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a panel they might be crime victims
In letters to some of the passengers, an FBI victim specialist says the case is currently under investigation by the agency. A lawyer representing some of the passengers on that flight in a lawsuit shared the letter with The Associated Press.
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Federal officials want to know how airlines handle — and share — passengers' personal information
The government wants to know how airlines handle personal information about their passengers.
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United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents
The CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure travelers that the airline is safe despite a series of recent incidents ranging from a panel falling off a plane to an engine fire.
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Federal officials investigating tire problem on American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration says it’s investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
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What kind of plane are you flying on?
Here’s how to find out what model plane you’re flying on.
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JetBlue and Spirit end agreement to merge
The announcement came after a federal judge sided with the Justice Department, blocking JetBlue’s attempted takeover of budget airline Spirit.
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Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
The Biden Damage to wheelchairs and scooters during air travel is a growing problem. The Transportation Department said 11,527 of the devices were mishandled by airlines last year, up from 10,337 in 2022.
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Why airlines are raising baggage fees — and charging you more at the airport
American, JetBlue, United and other airlines now charge different prices for luggage depending on when travelers pay for the service.
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Pilots got their payday. Now flights attendants are pushing airlines for higher wages
Flight attendants picketed around the U.S. Tuesday to demand higher pay and better working conditions.
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2 JetBlue planes touch at Boston airport, startling passengers and causing damage
Two JetBlue planes touched while in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport with passengers onboard, the Massachusetts Port Authority said Thursday.
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Fellow passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane's wing in Mexico City
The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement Friday that a man had opened an emergency exit and walked out on a wing of a plane that was parked and waiting for takeoff Thursday.
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FAA tells airlines to inspect door plugs on another Boeing model after Alaska Airlines blowout
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday recommended visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER planes because they have similarities to the model involved in a Jan. 5 midair emergency on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
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Missing door plug that detached from Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon teacher's backyard
The lost door plug of a Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was found Sunday in a backyard near Portland by a school teacher, officials said.
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Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed
Alaska Airlines has again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners. The airline said on Sunday that the Federal Aviation Administration has indicated further maintenance might be required.
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Inspections of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners could take days as NTSB begins investigation
Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage.