FAA asks airlines to inspect earlier generation of Boeing 737s after mid-flight blowout
The FAA issued a new safety alert telling operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to “visually inspect mid-exit door plugs" after one blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month.
Airplane passenger becomes stuck inside bathroom for nearly entire flight after door malfunction: report
SpiceJet crew reportedly slipped the passenger a note saying 'Do not panic.'
Plane with 'softball-sized hole' above engine makes emergency landing in Miami: 'Oh my god, it's on fire!'
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport after it suffered an engine failure and was seen shooting flames while in the air.
American Airlines flight attendant accused of recording minors using aircraft bathrooms: DOJ
Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, is accused of attempting to record a 14-year-old female passenger as she used the lavatory on the aircraft, according to the DOJ.
Officials say 40 Boeing jets were inspected as probe continues into midair blowout
An Alaska Airlines Max 9 was forced to make an emergency landing on Jan. 5 after a panel called a door plug blew out of the side of the plane after takeoff from Portland, Oregon.
Switching seats on a plane: When to do it and when to say 'no,' according to experts
While there is "nothing wrong at all" about asking a person to switch seats, the person doing the asking has "to be prepared for the answer to be yes or no," said one expert
Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police
A 10-year-old boy from Maryland is lucky to be alive after he was attacked while inside a shark tank at a Bahamas resort.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing for 'waking nightmare'
A door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 blew out mid-flight, causing a rapid depressurization
FAA boosts oversight of Boeing after 737 MAX 9 blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration will begin auditing Boeing's aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled manufacturer after a panel blew off a jetliner in midflight last week, the last in a string of mishaps for its marquee aircraft.
Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft through Jan. 13 after mid-air door blowout
Alaska Airlines canceled all flights aboard Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft through January 13, equating to between 110-150 flights canceled per day.
TSA snagged record 6,737 guns in 2023: Here are the top 10 airports
TSA says 93% of the firearms found this year were loaded.
Physics teacher who found plane debris in backyard explains why he thinks iPhone survived
In the hours that followed the frightening blowout on the Alaska Airlines flight, people in one Portland-area neighborhood found themselves on a scavenger hunt for various debris that fell from the sky.
American Airlines makes changes to frequent flyer program, boosting perks
American Airlines is making changes to its frequent flyer program, AAdvantage, adding benefits for its loyal travelers. Here's what you need to know.
JetBlue's CEO stepping down, will be replaced by first woman to lead a major US airline
The CEO of JetBlue is stepping down, and he's being replaced by the first woman to head a major U.S. airline.
Alaska Airlines door plug blow out: What’s known about the Boeing emergency
Alaska Airlines’ emergency last week when a door plug blew off of its Boeing Max 9 aircraft mid-flight has put flyers, airlines and federal authorities on edge.
2 major airlines find loose parts on some grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets
The findings are putting more pressure on Boeing to address safety concerns, with the aircraft maker calling an online meeting for all employees Tuesday to talk about safety.
Alaska Airlines flight: How pilots and attendants helped stop the worst from happening
Federal officials said the pilots and flight attendants did a heroic job of landing the plane with no one suffering a serious injury.
US flight cancellations fall to lowest level in at least 10 years
Meanwhile, 2023 was the busiest-ever year for air travel, officials said.
Boeing under scrutiny again after plane blowout: What's next
Alaska returned 18 of its 65 737 Max 9 aircraft to service on Saturday following inspections, but then re-grounded them hours later after learning more work may be needed.