Flights
Trump Jr. Calls Dr. Fauci a 'Tyrant' Over Vaccine Mandates for US Flights
"So what then, force people at gunpoint?" Trump Jr. wrote. "This man is a tyrant and a threat to whatever freedom we have left."
Fauci Backs Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Flights, Administration is Unsure
Dr. Anthony Fauci said a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel would provide more protection on flights and increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate.
Alaska Airlines Joins in Canceling Flights, But From Weather, Not COVID
Alaska Airlines canceled 250 flights over the weekend and expected another 100 canceled flights Monday after a winter storm covered Seattle in 6 inches of snow.
Video of Pilot Announcing He Just Tested Positive for COVID Goes Viral
Passengers were left waiting for hours after the pilot received a text with his positive results while in the plane's cockpit.
American Scraps Some Summer Flights After Boeing Fails to Deliver Planes
Though American Airlines was hoping to get closer to its pre-pandemic flight schedule this summer, it has to scale back because of Boeing's production issues.
CDC Orders Airlines to Turn Over Passenger Lists From African Flights
Passenger names, addresses and contact information are among the details covered by the CDC's directive.
Viral Video of Dog in Plane's Cargo Splits Opinion: 'Lonely and Scared'
The video has shown many how pets are stored when travelling during a flight, but some aren't very happy with the discovery.
American Airlines Cancels More Flights Citing Strong Winds, Crew Shortages
Hundreds of more flights have reportedly been grounded on Monday, meaning holiday season chaos at the airline carrier has entered its fourth day.
Bird Strike Forces 'Unhealthy' Sounding Plane to Make Emergency Landing
"The noise of the engine sounded more like a motorboat or a propeller engine," said Mark Crilly, a witness to the incident.
Woman Allegedly Hacked Flight System, Cleared Unsafe Aircraft to Fly
"It was a situation that could have endangered human life," Melbourne Flight Training CEO Derek Fallon wrote.
Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations: What to Know About Refunds
There are also no federal laws that entitle customers to money or compensation in the case of delayed flights.
Southwest Pilots Blame 'Poor Planning' for 3,500-Plus Delays, Cancellations
They pointed to a schedule that leaves no margin for recovery when things go wrong. No other large airlines faced major problems this weekend.
Bride Slams Guests Unwilling to Pay $3k for Flights to Thailand for Wedding
The bride initially planned a destination wedding to Thailand with $3,000 flights, then changed it to the more affordable Hawaii, with $2,000 flights.
Former Boston Transit CEO Says She Was Held 'Accountable' for 9/11 Deaths
"Being blamed for it caused terrible trauma, bad dreams, depression," former Massachusetts Port Authority CEO Virginia Buckingham said.
Taliban Claims Passengers Don't Have Proper Documentation to Leave Country
"We've made clear to all parties, we've made clear to the Taliban, that these charters need to be able to depart," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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Small Plane Hits Several Cars in Emergency Landing on California Highway
The small aircraft landed around 12 p.m. local time in San Diego's North County on Tuesday, causing traffic jams and minor injuries.
U.S. Urges Citizens to Leave Afghanistan in Second Security Alert This Week
The alert encouraged Americans to find commercial flights and leave the country immediately.
Canada Announces Vaccine Passport for International Travel
"We are working actively with the provinces and territories on a secure, pan-Canadian proof of vaccination for international travel," said Canadian Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.
Spirit Airlines Names Myriad Reasons for Recent Rash of Canceled Flights
The airline had already canceled more than half its flights for Wednesday by 11 a.m. EDT, due to widespread system outages, poor weather and staffing shortages.
Where Americans Can Travel Now, CDC's Latest Advice For Traveling Abroad
Fully vaccinated U.S. travelers flying to England won't have to quarantine from August 2, but the CDC currently advises Americans against traveling to the U.K.
American Airlines Cancels Over 100 Flights Amid Passenger Disruption
The airline had previously said possible staff and pilot shortages would affect flights before extreme weather hit the southeast coast.
Why American Airlines Canceled Hundreds of Flights
American Airlines is approaching 500 flight cancelations during four-day period around the weekend.
Passenger Claims He Was 'Unaware' of 50 Bullets in His Carry-On Bag
Ammunition is an unfortunately "common prohibited item," according to the TSA, and people attempt to go through checkpoints with ammunition every day.
Brawl, Exploding Cell Phone on Flight Leads to Emergency Landing
A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a brawl broke out between passengers and a cell phone "exploded" mid-flight on Wednesday. It's the latest in a long string of passenger-related incidents on Southwest flights in 2021.
Germany Blocks Incoming Russian Flights After Having Its Flights Rejected
Germany has temporarily blocked flights from Russia after having their flights blocked in Moscow. Other European-based airlines have received the same treatment from Russia amid tensions related to Belarus.
Woman Spits on Flight Passenger During Argument over Facemasks
An Italian Ryanair passenger was removed from the flight from Ibiza to Milan after spitting on and attacking fellow passengers.
Pilot Falls Asleep During Flight, Misses Destination by Nearly 70 Miles
Air traffic control was unable to make contact with the pilot for 40 minutes before communications were reestablished.
Semiprivate Flying on JSX is Your Best Travel Hack
I flew the new San Diego to Las Vegas route on JSX to see how its semiprivate service fared for a comparatively low price.
Vaccinations for Flying and Latest Travel Details From CDC
The CDC has warned that "even fully vaccinated travelers are at increased risk for getting and possibly spreading new COVID-19 variants."