New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions - what you need to know

A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.

CrowdStrike hit with class-action lawsuit by airline passengers over global outage

Three airline passengers have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, for a global outage that caused significant disruptions.

Scammers posing as airline customer service agents, FTC warns

Scammers are targeting air travelers by impersonating airline customer service reps to gain personal information from passengers dealing with flight delays and cancellations at airports.

Here are the airlines with the most flight deals in each state

In a new study, Going – a company which seeks out the best airfare deals – set out to find out which airlines offered the most flight deals in each state over the past year.

CrowdStrike fires back against Delta threat over flight outages

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStike is firing back at Delta Air Lines for blaming it for days of flight disruptions and threatening a lawsuit.

US proposes ban on airline fees for seating parents next to kids

U.S. airlines would be banned from charging parents fees to sit with their young children under a newly proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Airline cuts popular snack due to increased turbulence

Korean Air will stop serving the popular snack instant ramen on some flights because of increased turbulence.

Flying with your dog? New CDC rules take effect: Here's what to know

The new dog import rules apply to those returning from a trip overseas with a dog, visiting the U.S., or adopting a dog from abroad.

Boeing names Kelly Ortberg as new president, CEO

Boeing's Board of Directors has named Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer.

A first look at Boeing door plug that popped off mid-flight
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is giving us a look at the door plug that was blown out of a Boeing plane mid-flight. In January, passengers onboard an Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced an emergency landing when a door plug popped off shortly after take off. It was later found in the backyard of a Portland, Oregon home.

United flight undergoes 'deep clean' after passenger's medical issue

A United Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger experienced a "medical issue" onboard, forcing the plane to land at a Virginia airport.

Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating
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Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats to travelers, as well as offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom ? a move announced on Thursday that breaks a 50-year tradition for the carrier.

Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, offer extra legroom

Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.