American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats

American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them. 

Americans among those killed in Kenya safari tour helicopter crash, State Department says

Americans were among those killed Wednesday when a helicopter carrying tourists on a safari crashed in a remote area of northern Kenya, according to U.S. and Kenyan officials.

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix

Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.

Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta

An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.

FAA certifies new Boeing passenger plane, opening up possible new routes | ChicagoLIVE
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has certified the new Boeing 737 'MAX 7' jetliner, allowing the plane to begin service. Travel expert Clint Henderson from The Points Guy explains why this certification is important and how it will affect passengers.

WestJet flight attendants go on strike, grounding hundreds of flights

WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after contract negotiations failed to produce a new labor agreement, disrupting travel during the busy summer season.

Georgia man accused of attacking children aboard Carnival cruise while intoxicated

A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly attacked two children aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship while intoxicated.

Popular European destination declares: 'Not one tourist more'

A popular European tourist destination is escalating its fight against overtourism with plans to sharply increase taxes on short-stay cruise passengers and maintain strict limits on visitor growth.

Why some US airports are replacing TSA agents with private screeners
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A transportation expert explains why three U.S. airports are switching to private security screeners, what it means for travelers, and whether the model could expand to other airports.

ICE detains Southwest Airlines flight attendant at work

Supporters and labor organizations are rallying to raise awareness after ICE agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant following a work flight. Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was taken into custody on July 14 at Nashville International Airport.

Pan Am plane that crashed off Puerto Rico in 1952 found after 74 years

Searchers have located the wreckage of a Pan Am DC-4 that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Puerto Rico in 1952, a disaster that killed 52 people and helped spur major airline safety reforms.

Alaska cruise ship reports 3rd stomach illness outbreak in less than three months

A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.