Aviation
COVID Vaccine Passports Announced by Israel in World First
The passport would allow Israeli residents to travel abroad without having to be tested for the coronavirus, according to Israeli Minister of Health Yuli Edelstein.
Chinese Flight Attendants Advised to Wear Diapers to Lower COVID Risk
On flights to and from countries where coronavirus infections are high, China's Civil Aviation Administration recommends that flight attendants avoid airplane bathrooms by wearing diapers.
Trump Mulls Fresh China Sanctions, Beijing Says U.S. Is 'Oppressing' Firms
A draft list, seen by Reuters, includes the names of 89 Chinese companies accused of ties to the country's military forces.
Southwest Kicks Black Trump Supporter Off Plane for Not Wearing Mask
The carrier said in a statement the passenger "did not comply with our crew's multiple verbal requests—including while boarding the flight before seated."
Airline Pilots Spot 'Guy in a Jetpack' Flying 3,000 Feet in the Air
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident reported by two airline pilots.
Ukrainian Flight Recordings Reveal Passengers Alive After First Missile Hit
A missile explosion sent shrapnel into the aircraft, which likely disrupted the plane's recorders, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran claimed.
Do You Have to Quarantine After Flying to Texas?
In some parts of the country, quarantines for travelers from Texas are mandatory and violators may face fines.
These Airlines Will Refund Passengers Barred From Flying Due to Temperature
Delta, United, JetBlue and American Airlines are among the major carriers offering refunds to passengers who are refused boarding.
Pigeon Boards India Airline and Delays Flight as Passengers Attempt Capture
A passenger was surprised to discover one of the pigeons flying out of a luggage bin on board the GoAir flight to Jaipur.
Asia Flight Prices Drop Following Coronavirus Fears
Several airlines are offering lower prices for flights to Asia, while others have reduced their services to the region due to falling demand.
How Will Brexit Affect Your European Vacation?
We look at some key implications for U.S. travelers planning a trip to Europe from next year following Britain's departure from the European Union.
Are Flights to China Canceled Due to Coronavirus?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United have temporarily suspended flights to China and extended their fee waivers for those scheduled on any affected routes.
Kobe Bryant's Sikorsky S-76B Helicopter Had a Strong Safety Record
Sikorsky S-76 helicopters are said to be more robust than other civilian helicopters and are from the same helicopter series used by Queen Elizabeth II.
Virgin Plane Diverted After 'Large Chunk of Wing' Comes Loose Mid-Air
The Melbourne-bound plane returned to Brisbane Airport shortly following take-off after a part of its wing was found to be loose and "flapping in the breeze."
NASA's $247.5 Million Supersonic Passenger Jet to Launch in 2021
The latest from NASA's X-plane series could make Concorde-style supersonic commercial flights a reality again without the deafening sonic boom noise.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Sneaking Into Plane's Cargo at Boston Airport
Sergiu Parfeni has been charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct and interfering with aircraft operation.
Volcanic Eruption Forces Plane to Divert, Horses on Board Prevent Landing
The KLM flight KL685 was flying from Amsterdam to Mexico City, but turned around over New Brunswick, Canada.
Surgeon on Flight Drains Bladder of Elderly Passenger to Save His Life
Quick-thinking doctors used what was to hand to help the passenger on board the China Southern Airlines plane that departed from Guangzhou.
United Airlines Star Wars Plane: How to Book Tickets
United's unique new flight offers Star Wars-themed boarding music, stormtroopers on board and the chance to get tickets to the premiere of 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
Pilot of Boeing That Crashed Killing 50 People Faked Documents to Get Job
The Boeing 737-500 from the now defunct Tatarstan Airways crashed in 2013 as it tried to land at an airport in Kazan, Russia.
Woman Kicked Off Plane After Informing Crew She Had a Nut Allergy
A British airline passenger with a severe, potentially fatal, nut allergy wasn't allowed to fly on an Aerolineas Argentinas plane after she alerted cabin crew about her condition.
Orville Wright Sculpture Stolen From National Memorial in North Carolina
A statue of Orville Wright has been stolen from a monument dedicated to the Wright Brothers in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
Passengers Describe Panic As Delta Airlines Plane Plunges Nearly 30,000ft
"We started dropping in altitude and then the oxygen masks dropped from the top of the plane, chaos sort of ensued amongst the passengers," one of the passengers said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Blasted as Climate Change Hypocrites
The flights would have generated seven times more carbon emissions per person than a standard commercial flight.
Facts, Quotes to Celebrate Amelia Earhart on Her 122nd Birthday
On the eve of what would have been her 122nd birthday, Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic wreckage, said he would embark on a search for Earhart.
Massive Hailstorm Smashes Passenger Jet Cockpit Window
Photos show where the plane's nose was pummeled with hail.
Colorado Inmate Says He Was Used As 'Guinea Pig' for Governor's Plane
"I don't want to die in a plane crash. That's not something I want to do," Dennis Rowe said.
Couple Kicked Off Plane for Ignoring In-Flight Safety Briefing
"You'd think they'd be embarrassed or mortified, but they seemed quite chuffed about the whole thing," a passenger said.
Trump Privately Said Boeing 737s 'Sucked': Report
Before he decided to ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 from U.S. airspace, President Donald Trump said the plane was no match for the Boeing 757, according to a Washington Post report.
Airlines Say to Avoid Boeing 737 Max 8, You Have to Pay
Unlike its regulatory counterparts, the Federal Aviation Administration has not grounded the aircraft, which crashed twice in the past five months.