Air Travel
Pepper Spray Explodes on Hawaii Flight
Fifteen people were treated for respiratory issues when the plane landed in Kahului.
Alaska Airlines Plane Diverted Because of 'Strong Odor'
The aircraft was carrying 136 passengers from San Francisco to New Orleans when the mysterious smell forced an unscheduled stop.
The World's Best Airlines, Ranked
For best airline overall, Asian and Middle Eastern airlines triumphed.
Pilot Performance Affected by Cockpit C02 Levels
Air quality can affect how well pilots do their jobs, according to a study.
The Weirdest Things Confiscated by the TSA
Snakes, birds, Freddy Krueger gloves and a meat slicer are just some of the things TSA agents have confiscated from travelers.
Student Who Stopped Deportation Flight May Face Jail
"It is not right to send people to hell," Elin Ersson told fellow passengers.
'Smelly Airline Passenger' Dies of Tissue Necrosis
Andrey Suchilin, 58, was a rock guitarist from Russia who contracted the necrotic infection while on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.
Flight in 10-Second Nose Dive 30,000 Feet Above Pacific
"I thought with absolute certainty that we were going to crash. It was terrifying."
The 50 Best Airlines in the World
If you're booking a holiday any time soon, it's well worth checking out the list.
Drunk Airline Pilots Fired Before Five-Hour Flight
The men reportedly failed their alcohol blood tests, asked for a 30-minute break, then returned with an even higher concentration of booze in their systems.
American Airlines Plane Forced to Land After Hail Storm
People on board vomited, and objects were dislodged in the turbulence.
Smelly Airline Passenger Forces Emergency Landing
"The stench was worse than that of a corpse that had been decomposing for a month," one passenger said.
Here Are 2018's Weirdest Aviation Incidents
Here are this year's most bizarre aviation incidents—ranging from the merely odd to the deadly.
Window Layer Falls off Plane, Injuring Three People
The incident happened the same week an American woman was killed after a window broke on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Sun Country Airlines Leaves Over 200 Stranded in Mexico
Passengers left stranded with no offer of alternative flights home.
It's Safer Than Ever to Fly. Here's Why
Complex systems are prone to failure, but commercial aviation seems to be an exception.
Cargo Class: Airbus Plans Sleeping Pods in Luggage Hold
The firm has released plans for sleeping and recreation modules which could sit in aircraft cargo holds by 2020.
Trump's 'Extravagant' Travel Expenses Scrutinized
"The extensive use of noncommercial aircraft by multiple members of the Trump Administration is disrespectful to the American taxpayers," Democrats wrote.
Trump Administration Flights Prompt Calls for Hearings
"As representatives of the American taxpayers, we are responsible for ensuring that their hard-earned money is not wasted."
How to Avoid Catching the Flu on a Plane
Scientists have identified passengers most at risk of catching common respiratory illnesses like the flu.
United Flies 80-year-old 1,400 Miles In Wrong Direction
"She cannot read or write even in her own language. So when you hand her a boarding pass, she's trusting that it's the right boarding pass," her daughter said.
Wyden Questions Zinke Helicopter Charter Billing
"It is unequivocally intolerable that the Interior Department could be wasting scarce taxpayer resources that are meant to save lives."
Delta Flight Turns Around Twice Due to Mysterious Noise
A Delta flight traveling from Atlanta to London was turned around twice before making it across the Atlantic.
Interior Billed Zinke Chopper Trip to Wildfire Agency
The former Montana congressman and Navy SEAL has faced plenty of questions about his air travel as secretary of the interior.
What We Can Learn From the Fatal Washington Rail Crash
Intercity passenger trains are obsolete and have been since the advent of jet airliners.
Airlines Are Dealing With More Drunk Passengers
The number of drunk and disorderly passengers spiked in 2017, forcing airlines to deal with an increase in unruly behavior.
Watch the Moment a Plane Window Becomes Detached
A passenger on a budget airline flight over Chile was surprised when his window came loose from the plane.
Bed Bugs Like Dirty Clothes, So Do Your Laundry Already
A study involving dirty socks is a cautionary tale for frequent travelers.