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Airlines urge Congress to support air traffic control hiring, modernize FAA
Feb 19, 2025, 1:53 PM
A coalition of groups representing components of the U.S. aviation industry sent a letter to Congress urging for action to modernize the nation's air traffic control system.
2025-02-18
Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash
Feb 18, 2025, 12:56 PM
The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.
2025-02-14
Court blocks Biden admin's airline fee transparency rule: What passengers should know
Feb 14, 2025, 12:50 PM
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently blocked the airline junk fee rule that the DOT says would have saved consumers $500 million annually.
2025-02-04
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.
2025-01-31
What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
Jan 31, 2025, 4:23 PM
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Jan 31, 2025, 7:28 PM
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
2025-01-30
Trump says no survivors after American Airlines plane collides with helicopter during approach to DC airport
Jan 30, 2025, 4:24 PM
An American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter in midair as it approached DCA on Wednesday, the FAA said.
American Airlines CEO 'absolutely heartbroken' after D.C. crash involving 64 passengers and crew, no survivors expected
Jan 30, 2025, 4:25 PM
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Thursday morning expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of those aboard a flight that collided with a military helicopter Wednesday night.
Trump says no survivors after American Airlines plane collides with helicopter during approach to DC airport
Jan 30, 2025, 1:03 PM
An American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter in midair as it approached DCA on Wednesday, the FAA said.
American Airlines plane has collied with a helicopter in midair during approach to Reagan National, FAA says
Jan 30, 2025, 3:30 AM
An American Airlines flight collided with a helicopter in midair as it approached DCA on Wednesday, the FAA said.
2025-01-28
Rachel Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion plans
Jan 28, 2025, 5:57 PM
The chancellor is expected to make the announcement as part of a speech about growth on Wednesday.
2025-01-23
Stock market today: S&P 500 clinches first record close of 2025, Dow pops after Trump takes spotlight at Davos
Jan 23, 2025, 4:03 PM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
Stock market today: Dow rises, Nasdaq slips as Trump takes the spotlight at Davos
Jan 23, 2025, 11:58 AM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
Stock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 steady as Trump takes the spotlight
Jan 23, 2025, 11:36 AM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
Stock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 steady as Trump takes the spotlight
Jan 23, 2025, 11:36 AM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
Stock market today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 steady as Trump takes the spotlight
Jan 23, 2025, 11:36 AM
Stocks steady as investors stay focused on what Trump's intentions are.
2024-12-24
American Airlines Briefly Grounds U.S. Flights on Christmas Eve Over Technical Issue
Dec 24, 2024, 7:42 AM
Flights were grounded for about an hour on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year, before the airline restored its systems. But heavy delays are expected.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow surge in start to 'Santa Claus' rally ahead of Christmas break
Dec 24, 2024, 1:03 PM
US stocks looked set for a mostly muted open to a final, shortened trading session before the Christmas holiday,
American Airlines resumes Christmas Eve flights after technical issue
Dec 24, 2024, 8:07 AM
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Stock market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow embrace 'Santa Claus' rally ahead of Christmas break
Dec 24, 2024, 11:02 AM
US stocks looked set for a mostly muted open to a final, shortened trading session before the Christmas holiday,
2024-12-20
Government Shutdown and Travel: What to Know About Flights, Passports and More
Dec 20, 2024, 10:17 AM
The failure to act by Congress could cause airport lines and other disruptions across the travel industry during a busy holiday travel period.
2024-12-19
Christmas getaway: How to avoid the queues
Dec 19, 2024, 7:02 PM
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case
Dec 19, 2024, 4:38 PM
Three Black men had accused the airline of wrongly forcing them to get off a plane for an hour because of a complaint about body odor.
2024-12-09
American Airlines halts flights to Haiti
Dec 9, 2024, 9:34 AM
American Airlines is halting flights to Haiti indefinitely, a move that comes as the Caribbean nation faces growing gang violence and unrest.
2024-10-23
American Airlines Passengers Who Skip Ahead Will Trigger ‘Audible Signal’
Oct 23, 2024, 6:16 PM
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
Oct 23, 2024, 6:01 AM
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”
2024-10-13
Trump or Harris? Here are the 2024 stakes for airlines, banks, EVs, health care and more
Oct 13, 2024, 7:00 AM
With the U.S. election less than a month away, the country and its corporate sectors are staring down two drastically different options.
2024-10-03
Airlines turn to AI to allocate gates and cut waiting times
Oct 3, 2024, 7:21 PM
Airlines are hoping to cut waiting times by using AI to allocate gates at airports.
2024-09-06
Airlines such as American, United, Delta, face DOT investigation over rewards programs
Sep 6, 2024, 9:19 AM
The Department of Transportation is making four major U.S. carriers hand over details about their rewards programs in order to ensure they aren't deceptive or anti-competitive.
2024-09-05
4 Big Airlines Face U.S. Inquiry Over Frequent Flier Programs
Sep 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
The Transportation Department ordered American, Delta, Southwest and United to share more information about their rewards practices to ensure they are fair to consumers and rivals.