May 27 United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.
May 25 NATCA president speaks on state of US air travel amid busy Memorial Day weekend National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels discusses air traffic controller staffing issues, partnering with the Trump administration and more on ‘Fox News Live.’
May 21 Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
May 21 United Airlines flight returns to Hawaii after concerning message found on bathroom mirror; FBI investigating United Airlines Flight 1169 to Los Angeles returned to Hawaii after a "potential security concern" aboard the plane. The FBI and police are investigating.
May 20 Flight passenger brings whole rotisserie chicken as carry-on, calling it her 'designer bag' Discover how Chloe Gray's rotisserie chicken carry-on became a viral sensation. Her TSA encounter and TikTok fame highlight the quirky travel snack choice.
May 20 Flight passenger reveals how rotisserie chicken gives her 'first-class experience' Chloe Gray, a New York-based social media influencer, says she was stopped by TSA agents at an airport for bringing a rotisserie chicken on her flight for a mid-air meal.
May 20 Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.
May 19 Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again' After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.
May 19 Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.
May 18 Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.