Airlines - Page 2

April 13

Popular airline rolls out free bag perk for certain travelers, but there's a catch

Southwest Airlines announced Sip and Ship, a new perk allowing customers to check one case of wine for free on flights to certain West Coast airports.

April 10

Outraged passengers say parents ditched rowdy kids in coach while they upgraded to first class

A viral Reddit post claims that parents left three rowdy, unsupervised children in coach on a United Airlines flight while the adults reportedly relaxed in first class.

April 9

Plane door opens in midair moments after takeoff, leaving flight passengers stunned and social media buzzing

A Cape Air flight heading to Boston, Massachusetts, turned back to Nantucket after its cabin door partially opened in midair shortly after takeoff from the airport.

April 8

Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity

A midair birth on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York raises questions and comments about birthright citizenship, U.S. airspace and the baby's nationality.

April 7

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.

April 6

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

Airline passengers say they're being forced to check their carry-on luggage even as empty overhead bins remain, fueling complaints about boarding practices.

April 6

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

A routine Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York turned into a midair delivery after a passenger went into labor onboard.

April 4

New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes

A new study from scientists in Canada suggests airlines should strategically seat elderly passengers to improve evacuation times, as aging populations pose new safety challenges.

April 3

Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on

Line-standing services are grabbing attention as travelers face hours-long TSA waits at airports still recovering from the DHS shutdown and officer shortages.

April 2

American Airlines flight diverted to Detroit after passenger allegedly makes ominous threat

American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Detroit after a passenger allegedly made a false bomb threat, according to federal authorities.