March 17, 2021 Spirit Airlines removes 4-year-old child with autism and family for not wearing mask on flight The child mother claimed the boy's medical exemption was protected under the American Disability Act
March 16, 2021 Pilot shortage predicted following coronavirus pandemic: study A global shortage of aircraft operators is predicted when the coronavirus pandemic ultimately, someday, comes to a close and demand for travel comes roaring back, a consulting firm has predicted.
March 16, 2021 FAA extends zero-tolerance policy for unruly airline passengers, says number of cases still 'far too high' The agency’s zero-tolerance policy, originally announced in January, was previously scheduled to expire on March 30. Violators face jail time or possible fines of up to $35,000.
March 15, 2021 Chinese aviation authority punishes Donghai Airlines after crew members allegedly brawl during flight The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is penalizing Donghai Airlines from expanding its routes, flights and capacity after a pilot and flight attendant allegedly brawled during a recent flight.
March 14, 2021 Allegedly drunk Alaska Airlines passenger faces $250,000 fine for behavior he claims not to remember This must have been one of the worst hangovers ever.
March 14, 2021 Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights Officials have also shut down major roadways as the snow piles up, warning residents not to travel unless necessary.
March 13, 2021 Amelia Earhart: What to know about the aviation pioneer Earhart lived a sensational, high-flying life of women's rights and ground-breaking aviation -- Taking a look at her legacy during Women's History Month.
March 12, 2021 JetBlue passenger faces $14,500 fine for refusing to wear mask or stop drinking alcohol, FAA says The passenger, who was not identified, was among those on a Dec. 23 flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to the Dominican Republic, according to the FAA.
March 11, 2021 JetBlue rolls back coronavirus boarding policy as airline returns to 'new normal' This week, JetBlue returned to its group boarding process and ended its back-to-front boarding.
March 11, 2021 Southwest Airlines employee returns toy after child left it on plane To infinity and beyond… and then back home.