The experts often remind us that it's safe to travel in the US aboard commercial airlines. These days, we have the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board looking after safety matters. ... read more >>>

The airport that’s home to the world’s largest carrier also remains as the world’s busiest airport. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International is still in the number one position, with 88.0 million passengers in 2009. Despite a 2.3 percent drop in p... read more >>>

Security screening was halted for 20 to 30 minutes this morning in Terminals 6 and 7 at Los Angeles International Airport, after a passenger wandered off. TSA Screeners had stopped a woman in a wheelchair to inspect her prescription medication. But according to a... read more >>>

It’s a rainy day in Texas, but the sun is out across much of the rest of the nation.  No major weather-related flight delays are expected. For flight delay information at airports across the nation check the FAA's Air Traffic Map read more >>>

The following are the most recent travel warnings and alerts issued by the U.S. Department of State. For more country-specific information, visit their website at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html or click on the links below. Current Travel Warnin... read more >>>

The 16-hour nightmare trip from LA to New York is not surprisingly drawing a lot of attention. (See details in our previous story.) One passenger aboard the plane took it up on himself to post messages and photos while sitting on the tarmac.  David Martin, CEO ... read more >>>

Passengers aboard a Virgin America flight from LA to New York this weekend got more than they bargained for. Their five hour 20 minute flight turned into a 16-hour nightmare. Virgin America Flight 404 departed from Los Angeles International Airport at 7:10 a.m. Sa... read more >>>

Imagine driving a Ferrari sports car that can fly and land on water. It's not fantasy, but a reality. The Icon A5 amphibious plane has a cutting edge design with fold-out wings that extend out at the push of a button. The Icon Aircraft company believes this plane wil... read more >>>

There’s good news for LA and New York travelers who prefer to fly with JetBlue. The airline is doubling its flights from Los Angeles International Airport to New York-JFK.  Beginning July 1, there will be four daily non-stops between the two gateway airpo... read more >>>

If having a complimentary meal on your flight is a perk of flying you enjoy, there’s bad news from Continental Airlines. Continental, which had been the last holdout among the big mainland U.S. airlines in offering complimentary meals, says it is dropping the ... read more >>>

United Airlines has become the newest airline to offer its customers mobile or electronic boarding passes. As we wrote last week, four other airlines also offer the paperless boarding option: Alaska Airlines, American, Continental, and Delta.  (Click here for ... read more >>>

He will be remembered by many for his role as Jim Phelps on the TV series Mission: Impossible, but Peter Graves will also be recalled for another equally famous character he played. He went from dramatic actor to straight-faced comedian when he took the role of... read more >>>

The likelihood of a strike at American Airlines appears to be increasing. The Transport Workers Union, which represents the airline’s 28,000 mechanics and ground workers, has requested to be released from mediation. If the request is granted by the National Me... read more >>>

If you have plans to fly on British Airways before Easter, you’d better check with the airline to see if you'll be flying. The union representing BA cabin crew has announced that its members are going on strike.  The work stoppage will run for three days, fr... read more >>>

Two aircraft were forced to make unscheduled landings after striking geese in the past two days. On Wednesday, a Continental Airlines Boeing 777 struck a flock of geese shortly after taking off from Newark-Liberty International Airport. The flight was destined to Hong ... read more >>>

Thanks to improving passenger demand in recent months, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is cutting its projected loss for the airline industry in half this year. IATA now says it expects the world’s air carriers to loss $2.8 billion in 2010, an... read more >>>

Airlines are making it easier for you to pass through security and board a plane without having to show a paper boarding pass. Many carriers have begun use of electronic boarding passes, which allow you to display a mobile version of your boarding pass on your smart ph... read more >>>

The final year-end numbers for 2009 are now in, and they show just how much of an economic hit the air travel industry has taken. Last year, U.S. carriers recorded their lowest passenger levels since 2004. In all, 703.9 million passengers flew on U.S. airlines in 20... read more >>>

  Sure, pilots understand the true feeling of majesty and freedom that comes from being at the helm of your own plane, cruising through the skies. For them, aviation is a dream come true. But for the rest of us—the everyday travelers—the majority of thi... read more >>>

The union representing cabin crew at British Airways is poised to announce a strike, but management at the airline is getting ready. Unite must inform BA management by March 15 if it intends to take strike action.  It must give the airlines seven days notice. T... read more >>>

Did you know that among U.S. airports with commercial air service, 75 percent are now served solely by regional carriers? In fact, these airlines, which fly on behalf of familiar big name carriers like United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, now operate 53 percent of all ... read more >>>

Hundreds of women pilots who made history during World War II were honored today on Capitol Hill. Some 175 members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were on hand at a ceremony that recognized their service, and awarded them the Congressional Gold Medal. I... read more >>>

Gerard Arpey, CEO of American Airlines, says he believes passenger profiling should be used by the TSA to help improve security in the airline industry. "Common sense tells us we will need to use technology much more aggressively, and we need to use more aggressi... read more >>>

Plane spotters have been observing aircraft since the 1920's. During World War Two, citizens in Britain were encouraged to become members of the Royal Observer Corps to help spot enemy aircraft in the skies over England. Plane spotting became even more popular after the ... read more >>>

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Just south of Los Angeles International Airport, a small hill offers a panoramic view of the airport, complete with benches, shady trees and an observation deck. Imperial Hill in El Segundo is a popular spot for aviation aficionados. They come to see and photograph the b... read more >>>

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Almost every day, plane spotters gather at Imperial Hill in El Segundo, California, to watch jets take off and land at LAX. Avid spotters are methodical and diligent in following the strict sequence of actions required to record each plane they see. However, while the p... read more >>>

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Airlines can expect steady growth over the next 20 years, according to a new report being released today. In its 20-Year Forecast for Fiscal Years 2010-2030, the Federal Aviation Administration says it expects passenger levels to increase slowly this year, by 0.5 perc... read more >>>

The two busiest carriers at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport are asking for an exemption to the upcoming tarmac delay rule. Under the new rules from the Department of Transportation, airlines will be fined up to $27,500 per passenger for any plane... read more >>>

The East Coast and Midwest snowstorms of the past month were painful for the nation’s airlines. AirTran says it lost $5 to $6 million in revenues on account of the inclement weather; at Southwest, it was $15 million; Continental, $25 million; US Airways, $30 mill... read more >>>

The story about the kids directing air traffic from the Control Tower at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport has drawn plenty of attention. Reaction in the media has been mixed – opinions seem to be split between those who think it was not a bi... read more >>>