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Emergency landing at JFK after Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight

Sunday, October 13

(NEW YORK) -- A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to New York on Wednesday morning after one of its pilots died.Flight 204 was traveling from Seattle to Istanbul when it was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport for an emergency landing at approximately 6... Read More.

United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?

Thursday, August 29

(NEW YORK) -- United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, moved closer to a strike Wednesday after the union announced that 99.99% of service members voted in favor of strike authorization.The vote included 90% of the United Airlines flight attendant... Read More.

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines in-flight shares his story

Friday, August 23

(NEW YORK) -- Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, calls it the biggest mistake of his life.Emerson was inside an Alaska Airlines cockpit last October when he raised his arms and pulled two large red levers that could have shut down both engines,... Read More.

Whats next for Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger, how it could impact future flights

Thursday, August 22

(NEW YORK) -- Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are one step closer to closing a $1.9 billion deal that would mark the largest consolidation of any U.S. carrier since 2016.The deadline for regulatory review by the Department of Justice expired earlier this week without... Read More.

Newly released documents detail chaotic moments after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout

Wednesday, August 7

(NEW YORK) -- Newly released documents describe the chaotic moments on board Alaska Airlines flight 1282 after the door plug blew out shortly after takeoff earlier this year, as the National Transportation Safety Board holds a two-day hearing into the matter.The NTSB released thousands... Read More.

Spirit Airlines adapts to stay afloat: What to know about new changes

Thursday, August 1

(NEW YORK) -- Spirit Airlines is shifting gears from its famously no-frills service to offer new fare options that include premium seats, carry-on baggage, Wi-Fi and even snacks.The ultra-low-cost Florida-based carrier announced "a significant transformation" to its pricing structure on Tuesday with new ticketing... Read More.

American Airlines passenger recounts evacuation from smoke on plane in San Francisco

Saturday, July 13

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin while the plane was parked at its gate at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.The airline said the smoke came from a laptop in a... Read More.

American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

Friday, July 12

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin as the plane taxied at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.The airline said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger's bag.American Airlines said... Read More.

American Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

Friday, July 12

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin as the plane taxied at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.Three people suffered minor injuries during the evacuation through the emergency slides, but no one... Read More.

FAA investigating after Southwest Airlines plane descended dangerously low on airport approach

Friday, June 21

(OKLAHOMA CITY) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Southwest Airlines plane descended to a dangerously low altitude as it made its approach to the Oklahoma City Airport just after midnight Thursday, according to the FAA.An automated warning went off from the... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: airlines

Emergency landing at JFK after Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight

United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?

Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines in-flight shares his story

Whats next for Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger, how it could impact future flights

Newly released documents detail chaotic moments after Alaska Airlines door plug blowout

Spirit Airlines adapts to stay afloat: What to know about new changes

American Airlines passenger recounts evacuation from smoke on plane in San Francisco

American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

American Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

FAA investigating after Southwest Airlines plane descended dangerously low on airport approach

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