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, 2025 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.
May 18, 2025 'It was the best technology of the 80's': Former FAA official calls for technology overhaul Former FAA COO and United Vice president David Grizzle joins '91±¬ÁÏ Live' to weigh in on air traffic controller staffing shortages and outdated technology causing flight issues.Â
May 17, 2025 Travel expert calls out US’ ‘embarrassing’ flight communication problems Travel expert Lee Abbamonte discusses the FAA’s ongoing communication issues and its potential impact on summer travel.