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2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says

Tuesday, January 7 by ABC News

(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) -- Two people were found dead in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after it landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the airline said in a statement on Tuesday.The bodies, which have not yet been publicly identified, were discovered Monday... Read More.

United flight diverted to Memphis due to severe turbulence: Airline

Thursday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A United Airlines flight en route to Chicago was diverted to Tennessee after experiencing "severe turbulence" Wednesday, the airline said.Seven people were injured, including one who was transported to a local hospital, authorities said.Flight UA1196 encountered "a brief period of severe... Read More.

CrowdStrike outage sparks global chaos with airline, bank and other disruptions

Friday, July 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- IT outages have been reported across the globe as airlines, airports, banks and media companies have suddenly experienced ongoing disruptions that have upended the daily lives of potentially millions of people.American Airlines, United and Delta have asked the FAA for global... Read More.

Southwest Airlines CEO says airline may reevaluate open seating after financial loss

Friday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Southwest Airlines famously allows passengers to select their own seats upon boarding, but the low fare carrier could be changing course.Earlier this week, after the Dallas-based carrier reported a $231 million net loss from the first quarter of 2024, CEO Bob... Read More.

Southwest flight from Denver makes emergency landing after mechanical issue, airline says

Sunday, April 7 by ABC News

A Southwest Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing Sunday morning after the engine cover detached during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which had been scheduled to fly from Denver to Houston, landed safely back at Denver International... Read More.

Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160M in compensation after door plug incident, airline says

Thursday, April 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Boeing has paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282, according to an SEC filing from the carrier.Alaska said the money is "initial compensation" from Boeing "to address the financial damages... Read More.

Senators question airline frequent flyer programs, citing reports of ‘unfair’ practices

Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two senators are asking U.S. regulators to address "unfair" practices in airlines' frequent flyer programs.In a letter sent Monday night, Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., asked the Department of Transportation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help "protect consumers... Read More.

In an airline first, Braille coming to all United planes by 2026

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- United Airlines announced Thursday that it is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to its aircraft cabin interiors.The airline has about a dozen planes outfitted with Braille already, and plans to add Braille to its entire mainline fleet of more... Read More.

Airline begins asking passengers to weigh in before flights for new study

Wednesday, May 31 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An airline is asking passengers to weigh in before flights in a survey that will take place for nearly five weeks and involve more than 10,000 passengers.Air New Zealand will be asking over 10,000 of its customers traveling internationally on their flights... Read More.

Passenger banned from United Airlines after allegedly assaulting crew member, airline says

Wednesday, May 3 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A man was arrested and charged with battery following an alleged incident on a United Airlines flight Sunday, law enforcement officials told ABC News Tuesday.San Francisco Police said 47-year-old Cody Benjamin Lovins of Montgomery, Texas, was arrested following an alleged "physical... Read More.

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