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February 27, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.

February 27, 2025

Government data torpedoes Swalwell's viral claim about plane crashes on Trump's watch: 'Habitual liar'

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's claim about more plane crashes under President Trump than any other president is contradicted by official data from the Department of Transportation.

February 27, 2025

Air traffic controllers may get pay hike as Trump admin looks to boost recruitment

Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy called for increasing the pay for entry-level air traffic controllers this week.

February 26, 2025

Delta flight bound for Atlanta returns to Charlotte airport after takeoff due to 'mechanical issue'

A mechanical issues resulted in a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta returning to Charlotte, North Carolina., shortly after takeoff, the airline said.

February 26, 2025

Flight passenger avoids baggage fees by wearing layers of clothing

In an effort to dodge paying more for an oversized bag, a passenger in Dublin wore extra shirts and was captured on video removing each layer once he boarded the plane.

February 26, 2025

American Airlines jet pulls out of DC landing to avoid collision

An American Airlines jet avoided a collision with another plane while preparing to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday morning.

February 26, 2025

NTSB blames Southwest Chicago near miss on Flexjet crew 'failure' to listen to air traffic control

National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy says investigations are ongoing into the near-miss between a Southwest airliner and a Flexjet in Chicago.

February 26, 2025

NTSB blames Chicago near-miss on Flexjet crew 'failure' to listen to air traffic control

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the near-miss runway incident at Chicago Midway airport and recent aviation problems nationwide.

February 26, 2025

Flight passenger says major airline offered thousands of dollars to travelers willing to give up seats

A Delta Air Lines passenger says that flyers were asked to give up their seats in exchange for cash in the form of gift cards after a plane switch. Social media users react.

February 25, 2025

Southwest flight barely misses collision at Chicago Midway International

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to perform a go-around maneuver at Chicago Midway International Airport when a private jet crossed its path on the runway Tuesday morning.