Airlines - Page 29

August 20

Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump administration's transportation department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate.

August 18

Newly released video shows Southwest pilot admitting to drinking 'three beers' before failed sobriety test

Newly-released bodycam video shows Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a field sobriety test at Savannah airport, violating FAA alcohol regulations before scheduled flight.

August 18

Ex-Southwest pilot arrested after failing field sobriety test before scheduled takeoff from Georgia

Newly released footage shows former Southwest Airlines pilot David Allsop failing a sobriety test shortly before the flight's scheduled takeoff in January. (Source: Savannah Airport Police)

August 18

Air France and KLM breach tied to hacker group

Authorities in France and the Netherlands have been notified. Meanwhile, impacted customers are being told to stay alert.

August 15

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

August 13

FBI investigating midair brawl that forced Breeze Airways flight to divert

Breeze Airways flight MX704 diverted to Grand Junction, Colorado after a fight broke out and a disruptive passenger broke free from restraints twice.

August 13

TSA launches new ‘Families on the Fly’ initiative to make air travel easier

Fox News correspondent Danamarie McNicholl discusses new TSA efforts to make air travel for families easier and more efficient on ‘America Reports.’

August 13

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

August 10

Two blind women say they became only passengers on Southwest flight after airline 'forgot about' them

Two blind women from Florida say they became the only passengers on their Southwest Airlines flight after other travelers were rebooked during a five-hour delay.

August 9

Little-known 'secondhand travel' trick helps tourists score luxury vacations for less

A "secondhand travel" method lets flexible travelers buy unused vacation bookings at reduced rates, though options may be limited to major cities and require quick decisions.