FAA may have to redo plane evacuation tests as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawyer busted for using ChatGPT to write brief after fictitious court cases cited
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
Frontier Airlines launches 'all you can fly' fall and winter pass for $299
Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.
Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board international flights
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
American Airlines passenger sentenced after spitting, using emergency slide
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Man goes overboard Carnival Magic cruise ship off Florida's coast: officials
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who went overboard the Carnival Magic cruise ship on Monday.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who went overboard the Carnival Magic cruise ship on Monday.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Italy tourist boat capsizes in storm, leaving 4 dead
A tourist boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lago Maggiore in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday.
A tourist boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lago Maggiore in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday.
Giant African land snail intercepted at Louisville Port of Entry
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive snails in the world, but that does not stop people from trying to import the creature into the United States.
Giant African land snails are considered one of the most destructive snails in the world, but that does not stop people from trying to import the creature into the United States.
Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight said he felt suffocated
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
Travelers head out of town for Memorial Day
Estimates show millions of Americans are expected to either hit the road or fly for the Memorial Day weekend. The situation at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport was no different, as travelers gather to get ready for a holiday weekend. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Estimates show millions of Americans are expected to either hit the road or fly for the Memorial Day weekend. The situation at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport was no different, as travelers gather to get ready for a holiday weekend. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.
Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
The flight came nearly two years after Richard Branson beat fellow billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to space.
Passenger opens plane door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
TSA PreCheck allows teens to accompany parents in security line for free
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
United Airlines flight diverted to SFO over mechanical issue
A United Airlines flight bound from San Francisco to Honolulu returned to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday afternoon over a mechanical issue, according to federal officials.
A United Airlines flight bound from San Francisco to Honolulu returned to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday afternoon over a mechanical issue, according to federal officials.
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.
Travel troubles: Passengers told flight times change due to staffing issues
The summer travel season could be off to a rocky start already as some passengers are receiving messages from the airlines stating their flights have changed. This comes after a rough summer last year and a complete meltdown during the holidays.
The summer travel season could be off to a rocky start already as some passengers are receiving messages from the airlines stating their flights have changed. This comes after a rough summer last year and a complete meltdown during the holidays.