Airlines call for action as long security lines persist

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Airlines call for action as long security lines persist 00:42 UP NEXT Charges dropped against Georgia teens in fatal prank 00:15 House calls prison guard working night of Epstein death 01:28 Trump says military targets on Iranian island … Read more

United Airlines CEO said U.S. airfares could soon rise as Iran war drives up oil prices

Travelers could soon see a rise in U.S. airfares as rising global oil costs due to the Iran war boost the cost of jet fuel. Speaking at an industry event on Thursday, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said rising fuel costs will have a “meaningful” impact on the carrier’s financial results this quarter, CNBC reported. He also … Read more

United Airlines issues new headphone policy for passengers

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United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones with their devices

United Airlines is taking steps to limit noise in its planes’ cabins, while still allowing travelers to use their personal electrnic devices.  United amended its so-called contract of carriage, which outlines the carrier’s rules and policies, to require that all passengers wear headphones when listening to a device. The airline also said it reserves the … Read more

United Airlines flight evacuated after making emergency landing due to engine fire

United Airlines flight evacuated after making emergency landing due to engine fire – CBS News Watch CBS News A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Los Angeles due to reports of an engine fire. Kris Van Cleave has more on the dramatic evacuation. Source link

Bullet hole found in American Airlines plane while in Colombia

An American Airlines plane was removed from service over a “puncture” was found on the exterior while in Colombia on Sunday, the company said. The puncture was a bullet hole, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NBC News. According to a statement from American Airlines, the plane was undergoing a routine inspection … Read more

Alaska Airlines flight forced to turn around after passenger’s battery pack catches fire

An Alaska Airlines flight had to return to the airport on Sunday afternoon after a passenger’s power bank device overheated and caught fire, the airline and federal authorities said.  The flight, operated by Horizon, was traveling from Wichita, Kansas to Seattle, Washington.  The flight crew used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze, the … Read more

Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights are delayed after FAA lifts nationwide ground stop | CNN

CNN  —  Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights were delayed after technical issues that prompted the airline to temporarily halt its operations on Tuesday morning. Southwest said the flight delays were the result of “data connection issues resulting from a firewall failure,” a problem that led to a brief ground stop. The Federal Aviation Administration initiated … Read more