Airline industry pushes US to standardize health papers

Leading airline and business groups are asking the Biden administration to develop temporary credentials that would let travelers show they have been tested and vaccinated for COVID-19, a step that the airline industry believes will help revive travel.

Increasing demand for travel as COVID numbers decline and vaccination numbers rise

Travel agents say there's a lot of pent-up demand for travel. With new COVID-29 cases on the decline and more people getting vaccinated, more people are ready to see new places.

Gas line fire near 7th Street, University Drive closes Phoenix bridge indefinitely

Phoenix firefighters say the flames and smoke came from underneath the 7th Street bridge, which overlooks the Salt River. The fire closed the bridge indefinitely, says the mayor.

Delta passenger facing $27,500 fine for assaulting flight attendant amid mask dispute, FAA says

A Delta passenger is facing a $27,5000 fine for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant amid a dispute over the flight attendant’s instructions and the airline’s mask policy, the FAA said.

PD: New York women arrested in Arizona for assault on American Airlines flight

During an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Los Angeles, two New York women reportedly became violent and were arrested when the flight stopped in Phoenix.

Pilot doing OK after emergency landing near Marana

A pilot was injured after a crash during an emergency landing on Saturday, Feb. 27 in Pima County.

FAA seeks $27,500 fine from passenger for hitting flight attendant

Federal officials are seeking a $27,500 civil penalty against an airline passenger who allegedly struck a flight attendant who asked the passenger and a companion to leave the plane after a dispute over wearing a face mask.

Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms

Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.

American Airlines pilot reportedly sees flying object directly over plane

An American Airlines pilot was left perplexed after seeing a cylindrical object flying overhead during a flight from Ohio to Arizona on Feb. 21.

Lawsuits filed against auto insurers over excessive rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

Class action lawsuits were filed in Nevada against 10 major auto insurance companies on Tuesday, contending that the companies charged excessive insurance premiums during the pandemic by failing to account for a drop in driving and crashes.

Seattle-bound Delta flight diverted to Salt Lake City

A Seattle-bound Delta flight was diverted to Salt Lake City Monday afternoon because of a mechanical issue.

Boeing recommends airlines ground all 777s with engine that blew apart

Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all of 777s with the type of engine that suffered a catastrophic failure over Denver this weekend.

LISTEN: United pilot called 'mayday, mayday' amid engine failure after Denver takeoff

The pilot of a United Airlines commercial jet called "mayday, mayday" as the aircraft experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff from Denver International Airport on Saturday, according to new audio.

Plane debris falls from sky onto Colo. neighborhood during emergency landing

A United Airlines plane experiencing a right-engine failure shortly after takeoff dropped debris over a Colorado neighborhood Saturday afternoon before turning around and making an emergency landing back at the airport.

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

New hotel opens in heart of Phoenix amid COVID-19 pandemic

AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown is the first hotel to open in Phoenix since the start of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Vegas airport name change to honor former Sen.  Harry Reid

There have been longstanding calls to rename Las Vegas' airport. Its current namesake, former Nevada Sen. Patrick McCarran, was known for his contributions to aviation along with his anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic views.