Southwest flight delayed; spilled rice to blame
Most probably wouldn't expect a flight to be delayed over spilled rice, but that was exactly what happened to a group of passengers onboard a Southwest flight from Georgia. The flight was delayed after a frustrated flight attendant demanded passengers clean up spilled rice from the middle of the aisle. The flight attendant asked passengers who spilled the rice, and urged them to clean it, saying they would not leave the gate until someone removed the rice.
Most probably wouldn't expect a flight to be delayed over spilled rice, but that was exactly what happened to a group of passengers onboard a Southwest flight from Georgia. The flight was delayed after a frustrated flight attendant demanded passengers clean up spilled rice from the middle of the aisle. The flight attendant asked passengers who spilled the rice, and urged them to clean it, saying they would not leave the gate until someone removed the rice.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
What we know about the American Airlines bird strike on Phoenix bound flight
A bird strike forces a flight to Phoenix to make an emergency landing. It happened on an American Airlines flight that left Columbus, Ohio Sunday morning. One engine caught fire, but the plane landed safely. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the details.
A bird strike forces a flight to Phoenix to make an emergency landing. It happened on an American Airlines flight that left Columbus, Ohio Sunday morning. One engine caught fire, but the plane landed safely. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the details.
Princess Cruises' biggest ship ever to make debut in 2024 with Caribbean sailings: 'Most elevated experience'
Princess Cruises’ 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will first sail from Fort Lauderdale to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
Princess Cruises’ 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will first sail from Fort Lauderdale to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
A Texas man is accused of sexually assaulting a male flight attendant on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Anchorage, Alaska.
'Why is the baby yelling?': Man's temper tantrum over crying baby on Southwest flight to Florida goes viral
A grown man's profanity-laced temper tantrum over a crying baby aboard a Southwest flight to Florida has gone viral after portions of the minutes-long rant were recorded and posted on TikTok.
A grown man's profanity-laced temper tantrum over a crying baby aboard a Southwest flight to Florida has gone viral after portions of the minutes-long rant were recorded and posted on TikTok.
Annual air travel survey ranks America's airline companies
The survey, which was released by WalletHub, ranks airlines on a number of factors, including cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage, and denied boardings. Delta Airline took the top spot in the survey, while Southwest had the lowest scores.
The survey, which was released by WalletHub, ranks airlines on a number of factors, including cancellations, delays, mishandled luggage, and denied boardings. Delta Airline took the top spot in the survey, while Southwest had the lowest scores.
Plane in Glendale makes emergency landing
A small plane made an emergency landing in Glendale on April 18. It happened on Glen Harbor Boulevard, just north of the Glendale Airport. Video shows the plane being towed away. Glendale Fire says no one was hurt. It's still unclear why the pilot needed to make an emergency landing.
A small plane made an emergency landing in Glendale on April 18. It happened on Glen Harbor Boulevard, just north of the Glendale Airport. Video shows the plane being towed away. Glendale Fire says no one was hurt. It's still unclear why the pilot needed to make an emergency landing.
Boeing production problem spills over into summer travel
Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.
Boeing's latest setback with production issues means airlines will have fewer planes than they expected to handle big crowds of travelers this summer.
Blue Jays’ Anthony Bass takes shot at United Airlines after pregnant wife forced to pick up child’s mess
Sydney Rae Bass, sister of Jessie James Decker, said United provided the popcorn.
Sydney Rae Bass, sister of Jessie James Decker, said United provided the popcorn.
Southwest Airlines' technology problems cause dozens of flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Southwest Airlines plans nationwide briefly were grounded on April 18 due to an "intermittent technology issue." The disruption led to thousands of flight delays nationwide, including dozens of delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.
Southwest Airlines plans nationwide briefly were grounded on April 18 due to an "intermittent technology issue." The disruption led to thousands of flight delays nationwide, including dozens of delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.
Southwest Airlines resumes operations, lifts pause on departures after technology issues
The airline resumed its operations after nearly 800 flights were delayed.
The airline resumed its operations after nearly 800 flights were delayed.
FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.
Princess Cruises opens sales for its longest ever world voyage
The full cruise starts at $19,999 per person for an inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
The full cruise starts at $19,999 per person for an inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Google Flight testing price guarantee, will refund if your air ticket gets cheaper
If you bought a flight ticket and the price dropped, air travelers could be eligible for a refund through Google’s new program.
If you bought a flight ticket and the price dropped, air travelers could be eligible for a refund through Google’s new program.
Southwest brings back Companion Pass for limited-time only
Customers have to act quickly if they want to take advantage of the promotion.
Customers have to act quickly if they want to take advantage of the promotion.
Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.
What you can and can't bring in carry on bags
Airports across the nation are preparing for a busy summer travel season. At Sky Harbor, the TSA is reminding us of what we can and cannot bring in our carry-ons. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more.
Airports across the nation are preparing for a busy summer travel season. At Sky Harbor, the TSA is reminding us of what we can and cannot bring in our carry-ons. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more.
Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.