Airlines - Page 15

December 26

Millions affected as major airline ends advantage miles program on basic economy tickets

Affecting millions of budget travelers seeking loyalty points and miles, American Airlines has eliminated rewards earning on basic economy fares starting Dec. 17.

December 26

Travelers warned as dangerous airplane sleeping position gains popularity

Viral TikTok airplane sleeping trend sparks safety warnings from medical experts who say the position could cause deadly blood clots and thrombosis.

December 26

UPS plane crash in Louisville claims 15th victim weeks after fiery takeoff failure

The death toll from a UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, has risen to 15 after a man injured in the incident died weeks later on Christmas Day, officials said.

December 24

Virginia family alleges bed bugs bit them during transatlantic flight, suing Delta and KLM airlines

The Romulo Albuquerque family from Virginia claims in a lawsuit that bed bugs infested their cabin during March trip from Roanoke to Serbia.

December 24

Your holiday travel plans could be ruined if you wear one particular item to the airport

The TSA is advising holiday travelers to skip sparkly sweaters and sequined outfits at airport security checkpoints, as glittery clothing can trigger extra screening.

December 24

Flyers warn air travel is becoming unbearable as passenger seats keep shrinking

Passengers share cramped airplane seat stories on social media, sparking heated debates about airline policies and personal space boundaries during flights.

December 21

Airline passengers on 'Jetway Jesus' and 'miracle flights' accused of faking disabilities for better boarding

Social media users are blasting "Jetway Jesus" and "miracle flight" scams, as some passengers allegedly fake disabilities to board early on wheelchairs, then walk off unassisted.

December 20

SHOCKING report claims travelers are FAKING disabilities

'Fox & Friends Weekend' hosts discuss a new report claiming many able-bodied travelers are faking disabilities allowing them to skip the lines and be escorted down the jetway.

December 17

US government admits fault in deadly Potomac River collision that killed 67 people in Washington DC

U.S. government admits fault in deadly plane crash near Washington airport that killed 67 people when Army helicopter collided with passenger flight.

December 17

Airports allow non-traveling public past security entrances for first time in decades

Oakland airport introduces guest passes, allowing non-passengers to accompany travelers past security — reviving a pre-9/11 tradition at U.S. airports.