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United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents
The CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure travelers that the airline is safe despite a series of recent incidents ranging from a panel falling off a plane to an engine fire.
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Brighten up your eclipse viewing experience with a variety of special glasses and quirky souvenirs
Similar to the last time the U.S. got a significant portion of the entire solar eclipse action in 2017, there are a ton of unique eclipse safety glasses for sale, along with T-shirts bearing catchy slogans and other mementos.
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Federal officials investigating tire problem on American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration says it’s investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
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What kind of plane are you flying on?
Here’s how to find out what model plane you’re flying on.
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David E. Harris, first Black commercial pilot for major US airline, dies at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, has died at 89, American Airlines confirmed Saturday.
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JetBlue and Spirit end agreement to merge
The announcement came after a federal judge sided with the Justice Department, blocking JetBlue’s attempted takeover of budget airline Spirit.
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Airlines could face more fines for mishandling wheelchairs under a Biden administration proposal
The Biden Damage to wheelchairs and scooters during air travel is a growing problem. The Transportation Department said 11,527 of the devices were mishandled by airlines last year, up from 10,337 in 2022.
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Why airlines are raising baggage fees — and charging you more at the airport
American, JetBlue, United and other airlines now charge different prices for luggage depending on when travelers pay for the service.
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Pilots got their payday. Now flights attendants are pushing airlines for higher wages
Flight attendants picketed around the U.S. Tuesday to demand higher pay and better working conditions.
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Flight attendants picket, demand pay increases at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field
On Tuesday, tens of thousands of flight attendants were expected to hold informational pickets at major airports across the country – including both major airports in North Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Hundreds of flight attendants picket at DFW Airport, Love Field demanding better pay
Flight attendants will join tens of thousands around the country and world for the informational picket spanning 10 airlines. Unions say many have not seen a pay raise in at least 5 years.
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Flight attendants hold informational pickets on Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
More than 100,000 people will be gathering in more than 30 cities to hold these informational pickets, but travelers should not expect disruptions. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.
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2 JetBlue planes touch at Boston airport, startling passengers and causing damage
Two JetBlue planes touched while in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport with passengers onboard, the Massachusetts Port Authority said Thursday.
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American Airlines will soon offer nonstop flights to the land Down Under
American Airlines says later this year they’ll launch nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, and Mexico.
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Fellow passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane's wing in Mexico City
The Mexico City International Airport acknowledged in a statement Friday that a man had opened an emergency exit and walked out on a wing of a plane that was parked and waiting for takeoff Thursday.
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FAA tells airlines to inspect door plugs on another Boeing model after Alaska Airlines blowout
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday recommended visual inspections of Boeing 737-900ER planes because they have similarities to the model involved in a Jan. 5 midair emergency on an Alaska Airlines flight.
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Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
Portland high school teacher describes finding sought-after door plug from the Alaska Airlines plane
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Missing door plug that detached from Alaska Airlines plane found in Oregon teacher's backyard
The lost door plug of a Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was found Sunday in a backyard near Portland by a school teacher, officials said.
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Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed
Alaska Airlines has again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners. The airline said on Sunday that the Federal Aviation Administration has indicated further maintenance might be required.
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Inspections of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners could take days as NTSB begins investigation
Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage.