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A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down a passenger jet's engines mid-flight has been sentenced to time served, avoiding additional prison time.

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A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down a passenger jet's engines mid-flight has been sentenced to time served, avoiding additional prison time.

Grand Forks International Airport is expanding its flight services, adding a fourth daily Delta flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Local leaders are also working to secure new service to a western hub li

Southwest Airlines is considering its first-ever luxury airport lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, following approval from the state's Department of Transportation.

A spontaneous gospel singalong united passengers on an American Airlines Boeing 777 flight, transforming the cabin into a rhythmic celebration with clapping and tambourine beats. The event, captured i

A Delta flight from LaGuardia to Minneapolis was evacuated and delayed overnight after a bomb threat was reported on Tuesday evening, officials confirmed.

Alaskan regional airline Kenai Aviation has abruptly ceased all operations, citing overwhelming debt and leaving remote communities without essential air service.

Spirit Airlines announced it will end all flight services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport starting January 8, 2026, as part of a larger network change.

Delta Air Lines has partnered with Lands' End to launch a new uniform collection for 65,000 employees, focusing on safety and feedback after previous designs caused health issues.

Two American Airlines flight attendants were fired for failing to pay union dues, part of APFA's effort to recover $1.2 million in arrears. Mandatory union membership is a condition of employment.

Air New Zealand is launching a new seasonal direct flight service from Christchurch to Rarotonga, Cook Islands, starting May 2026, offering 18,000 seats to the tropical destination.

Ryanair's CEO has warned the airline will move planes out of the UK if the government proceeds with plans to increase the Air Passenger Duty tax.

Emirates is deeply frustrated by Boeing's latest 777X delivery delay, pushing initial aircraft arrivals to 2027, impacting fleet renewal plans.

A jet fuel overflow at Las Vegas Airport on Saturday morning was quickly contained, with 5,000 gallons held in a retention basin. No injuries or flight disruptions were reported, and the cause is unde

American Airlines launches its new Airbus A321XLR on December 18, becoming the first U.S. carrier to use the long-range jet. Debuting on the JFK-LAX route, the aircraft offers Flagship Suites, enhance

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will discontinue its low-cost brand AirJapan by March 2026, consolidating operations under ANA and Peach Aviation due to intense market competition and a challenging global av

Southwest Airlines has received approval to lease space for its first-ever airport lounge at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, signaling a major shift in its product strategy.

Delta Air Lines is resuming direct flights to Tel Aviv from Atlanta and Boston in 2026, expanding its transatlantic network and restoring key connections to Israel.

A Frontier Airlines flight experienced an engine issue upon landing at JFK, leading to a ground stop for all arrivals and departures. Severe weather also contributed to average delays of over four hou

Major U.S. airlines are urging Congress to pass a funding stopgap to prevent a government shutdown, warning of severe disruptions to air traffic control, TSA operations, and economic harm.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have reached a major post-merger milestone, now operating under a single FAA certificate that unifies their operational procedures.