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June 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine issue
The Airbus A321 was departing from Las Vegas on Wednesday morning toward Charlotte when the crew reported an “engine issue,” forcing an immediate turnaround.
June 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Smoke, flames from American Airlines jet's engine mid-flight forces emergency landing
The plane, bound for Charlotte, took off from Las Vegas and made an emergency landing back at the airport.
June 26, 2025 at 7:50 AM
June 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
American Airlines flight returns to airport due to mechanical issue
An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a "mechanical issue."
June 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
American Airlines flight returns to airport due to mechanical issue
An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a "mechanical issue."
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
June 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
NTSB says 'multiple system failures' caused Boeing door plug blowout
The mid-exit door plug separated from the Boeing 737 Max 9 passenger plane on Jan. 5, 2024, minutes after Flight 1282 took off from Portland International Airport.
June 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
June 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Multiple people transported to hospital after flight hits turbulence, airline says
American Airlines Flight 1286 was traveling from Miami International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina on Sunday when it hit turbulence.
June 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
June 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Summer travel forecast: The cheapest days and the busiest days to fly
Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for summer vacations.
June 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
What went wrong? Experts seek clues from the Air India plane crash
ABC News' James Longman traveled to the site of the Air India plane crash, speaking with victims' families, eyewitnesses and an aviation expert on what could have caused the tragedy.
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM
June 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Air India makes announcement about international service after deadly plane crash
Air India announced on Wednesday it will reduce international service on widebody aircraft by 15% starting June 20 through at least mid-July.
June 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
June 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Air India faces turbulence as plane crash prompts deeper checks and disruptions
Air India faces fresh turbulence following last week’s fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its Dreamliner fleet lead to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger anxiety
June 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Air traffic control outage reported at Newark Airport
Another brief outage hit Newark Airport's air traffic control and one airline is rolling out a new system to prevent collisions.
June 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
June 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Air India flight returns to Hong Kong due to a midair technical issue
An Air India flight has returned to Hong Kong shortly after takeoff due to a midair technical issue
June 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
June 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Survivor found after Air India jet crashes, 246 killed: Officials
Flight AI171 was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, the airline said.
June 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
June 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
JetBlue flight rolls into grass after landing at Boston's Logan airport
A JetBlue flight rolled into a grass area off the runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.
June 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
June 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
JetBlue flight veers off runway, into grass at Boston's Logan Airport
The plane rolled off the runway on to grass off the runway. Passengers exited the Airbus by the stairs, and no one was hurt.
June 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
June 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
JetBlue flight rolls into grass after landing at Boston's Logan airport: Officials
A JetBlue flight rolled into a grass area off the runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.
June 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
June 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
JetBlue flight rolls into grass after landing in Boston
A JetBlue flight rolled into a grass area off the runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport, officials said. No one was hurt, and passengers exited the Airbus by the stairs.
June 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
June 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Plane carrying skydivers crashes in Tennessee, multiple people injured: Authorities
A plane carrying nearly two dozen skydivers crashed Sunday afternoon near a Tennessee airport, causing injuries but no fatalities, authorities said.
June 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
June 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Spirit Airlines passenger calls in fake bomb threat after missing flight: Officials
A Michigan man has been arrested after missing his flight to Los Angeles and calling in a fake bomb threat after being made to book another flight, officials said.
June 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
June 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
NTSB focusing on possible human error as cause of American Airlines engine fire
The engine trouble on the flight bound for Dallas filled the cabin with smoke, prompting an emergency evacuation.
June 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
1 month ago
FAA investigating close calls at San Francisco airport
Two passenger jets came within 300 feet of each other on May 13th.
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FAA investigating close call incident at San Francisco Airport
The FAA is investigating a close call between two passenger planes taking off on parallel runways at San Francisco International Airport.
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Turkey to fine passengers who prematurely get up or proceed in the aisle on planes
Turkey is cracking down on the "cabin pressure" in planes by fining passengers who stand up before the "seatbelt sign" is turned off or people who push through others to deplane before anyone else.
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JetBlue and United Airlines announce partnership called "Blue Sky"
The airlines announced a partnership allowing the carriers to sell seats on each other's flights and apply loyalty benefits across the two airlines.
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What to know about the new JetBlue-United partnership
The move is set to affect bonus miles, loyalty rewards and booking.
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What to know about the Jet Blue-United partnership
ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on the airline partnership’s possible impact on travelers.
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United Airlines, JetBlue to join forces
The two airlines have formed a partnership, called Blue Sky, that will allow the airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights and allow fliers to apply miles and benefits to either airline.
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Southwest Airlines ends free checked bags
The Points Guy, Brian Kelly, talks about the fees starting today where it will cost $35 for the first bag and $45 for a second bag at Southwest Airlines.
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How to fly with free bags as Southwest's bag fees go into effect
The era of free checked bags while flying Southwest Airlines is coming to an end.
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United Airlines flight aborts takeoff after flames shoot from wing of plane
A United Airlines flight aborted takeoff in Beijing after flames were seen shooting from the plane's wing after one of its engines lost power. Over 200 passengers were deplaned.
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United Airlines changes check-in time for domestic flyers: What to know
United Airlines is changing its check-in cutoff time ahead of the busy summer travel season.
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Passenger jets forced to land after in-flight emergencies
A plane was possibly struck by lightning moments before landing while a flight from Houston to Tokyo diverted to Seattle after an unruly passenger allegedly tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight.
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NTSB investigating plane crash in San Diego
The deadly crash also caused 100 families in the neighborhood to be evacuated.
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Woman found guilty of stowing away on Delta flight from New York to Paris
Svetlana Dali was found guilty Thursday of stowing away on a Delta flight from New York to Paris last year.
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Air traffic controller woes ahead of holiday travel
Flights at the Austin, Texas, airport were grounded yesterday because of more air traffic-controller staffing issues.
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Millions take to the skies ahead of Memorial Day
With the holiday weekend marking the unofficial start of the summer, the FAA is expecting a record number of travelers and Thursday will likely be the busiest day at airports.
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Delays and cancellations mount as nation deals with air traffic controller shortage
Newark Airport has also experienced multiple radio and radar outages, in addition to staffing shortages, causing concern over flight safety.
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Memorial Day travel rush gets underway
49,000 flights are set to take off on Wednesday across the country as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to deal with the fallout stemming from air traffic control issues.
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Southwest will no longer allow portable batteries to be stored in passenger bags
Southwest Airlines is introducing a new rule, requiring passengers to keep power banks and portable charging devices in plain sight while traveling on its planes.
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Southwest Airlines makes rule change following string of fires
Southwest is notifying passengers that portable charging devices are no longer allowed to be stored in bags or overhead bins.
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American Airlines plane aborts takeoff at New York's LaGuardia Airport to avoid plane
The FAA is investigating a close call at New York's LaGuardia Airport after an American Airlines plane aborted takeoff to avoid a United plane on the same runway.
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Passenger jet forced to abort takeoff to avoid collision
A LaGuardia air traffic controller gave a Republic Airways flight the go-ahead for takeoff and then abruptly telling them to cancel because a United plane was taxiing on the same runway.
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Veteran air traffic controller sounds alarm on safety concerns
ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on airport equipment outages and air traffic controllers who say they’re overworked.
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FAA testifies about Newark airport failures
ABC News’ Sam Sweeney reports on testimony from agency leaders about equipment outages, which have led to air traffic control issues.
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New details emerge on incidents at Newark Airport
ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the latest details as well as a U.S. Senate hearing amid efforts to revamp the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Transportation secretary warns of air travel troubles ahead of summer
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that issues like the ones seen at Newark International Airport are “going to happen in other places across the country” and have “to be fixed.”
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Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight
Radar screens at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport went black again early Friday morning.
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Air travel slowdown at Newark following 3 radar outages
Airline officials are set to meet with the FAA on Wednesday to discuss possibly cutting the number of flights in and out of Newark International Airport.
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Newark Airport ATC outages raise safety concerns
A third air traffic control outage in just weeks at Newark Airport is raising concerns about aging infrastructure at major aviation hubs nationwide.
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Radar screens at Newark airport went black again overnight
Radar screens at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport went black again early Friday morning. ABC News' Sam Sweeney reports.
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