FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines

Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.

FAA invests $121M for airport modifications to reduce risk of runway incursions

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will invest millions of additional funds to modify airports nationwide with the goal of reducing the risk of close-call incidents. 

United Airlines pilot chops gate with ax
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A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport, telling authorities he was trying to help several drivers exit and "he just hit his breaking point."

United Airlines pilot charged after ax attack on airport parking gate

A United Airlines pilot has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly using an ax to destroy a barrier gate at an employee parking lot at Denver's airport.

Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest

Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.

Tattoo Tourism: Mesa artist cashing in on new souvenir trend

People, when they are traveling, may by a t-shirt or some knickknack to remember their vacation. Some young people, however, are now looking for a more permanent souvenir, and a Mesa artist is stepping in to help them get their memorable tattoo.

New FAA rules allow flying over Taliban-held Afghanistan

The United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cut time and fuel consumption for East-West travel, though airlines remain hesitant.

Dallas woman who said airline passenger was 'not real' apologizes in tearful video

38-year-old Tiffany Gomas posted a video for the first time since the footage of her profanity-laden rant on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando went viral.

Houston woman detained in Dubai known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves after months long legal dispute

A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.

California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'

Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.