September 24 American Airlines accused of ‘running red lights’ before horrific Potomac River plane crash near DC Victims' families file lawsuit seeking damages and safety reforms after American Eagle Flight 5342 DC plane crash near Reagan Airport killed 64 commercial passengers.
September 22 Beware of fake Wi-Fi networks that steal your data when traveling Travelers face increased risks from fake Wi-Fi networks at airports and on flights as attackers exploit growing reliance on in-flight internet for entertainment and services.
September 19 Airlines told to reevaluate emergency evacuation procedures after carry-on concerns The FAA is asking airlines to review their emergency evacuation procedures after passengers took carry-on items during recent evacuations, slowing exits and risking lives.
September 18 'Fire incidents' cited by Southwest in new policy applying to wheelchair travelers Southwest Airlines is implementing new boarding requirements for passengers with wheelchairs and scooters starting Sept. 25, requiring lithium batteries in cabin.
September 8 Flight passenger gets too comfortable on plane, sparking etiquette debate An airplane passenger's choice to go barefoot draws criticism on social media, as an expert warns about germs and hygiene issues on dirty plane floors.
September 3 Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.
September 3 United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate Possible tug equipment failure led to a collision between two United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Monday.
September 2 Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape A woman from England allegedly grabbed a crying 4-year-old at Miami airport, claimed he was her child, and wrapped herself around him to prevent his rescue.
September 2 'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison calls out 'insane' Vegas prices, blames 'COVID hangover' "Pawn Stars" boss Rick Harrison blamed overpriced casinos and the COVID aftermath for Las Vegas' current tourism decline, with visitor numbers dropping 11.3% in June.
August 31 Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways Honeywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seconds away from a collision on the runway.