United CEO Scott Kirby slams FAA for flight cancellations, delays

The head of United Airlines lambasted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) claiming that air traffic control staffing problems led to flight disruptions in the New York City area over the weekend. 

‘They found her!’: Witness describes rescue of woman who fell overboard on Royal Caribbean ship

A passenger who went overboard while on a cruise ship was safely rescued. It happened on Sunday aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, and people on board say the entire rescue took about 45 minutes.

Ireland offering almost $92,000 in grants to move to island community, flip property

Ireland’s government hopes to revitalize the smaller islands that have been cut off from the mainland to give both residents and visitors a chance to experience all the unique culture and environmental richness the islands have to offer.

OSHA fines American Airlines subsidiary $15k after worker gets sucked into plane engine, dies

OSHA fined Piedmont Airlines, an American Airlines subsidiary, after investigators determined the airline was at fault in the death of 34-year-old Courtney Edwards in Alabama.

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From what a business etiquette expert says people should dress like when they head to the skies, to a company that is offering a service for people who want to quit their job, here's a look at some of the trending stories today.

Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash

A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.

Phoenix Mercury make travel ‘adjustments’ following airport incident with Brittney Griner

A day after Mercury center Brittney Griner was confronted by a “provocateur" at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, coaches and a handful of players suggested more charter flights could help prevent any future run-ins with outsiders.

Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs

The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.

American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast

Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.