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Flight from Reagan National diverted to BWI after possible bird strike
American Eagle flight 4168, operated by Envoy, was intended to travel to Key West but diverted to Baltimore Washington International Airport as a precaution, according to American Airlines.
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How the new protections for airline passengers impact travel
The Biden administration mandated new rules to protect airline passengers. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains what it means.
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REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know
Beginning May 7, 2025, you won’t be able to board a domestic flight with your driver’s license unless it’s REAL ID-compliant.
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Federal officials are investigating a Rockies coach's cockpit visit during a United flight
Federal officials are investigating an unauthorized inflight cockpit visit by a coach for the Colorado Rockies baseball team during a United Airlines charter flight.
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FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns
Staffing shortfalls have led to forced overtime and tightly packed air traffic controller schedules
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Two planes nearly collide on runway at DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport saw some scary moments when two planes came within 1,000 feet of each other on the runway. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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World's busiest airports show surge in international travel. Here are the rankings
Airports from Tokyo to London logged big increases in travelers in 2024.
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4 things to know for smooth spring break travel
The FAA predicts Thursday will be the busiest travel day for those heading to a vacation destination this Spring. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports from Reagan National Airport.
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Boeing CEO to step down at end of 2024
Boeing’s top executive Dave Calhoun is stepping down at the end of this year as the aerospace giant faces intense scrutiny over its 737 Max planes.
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Is it rude to ditch your partner at TSA PreCheck?
Fairy tales would have us believe that true love can overcome any obstacle. That is, unless the obstacle is the airport security line. Then, it’s every traveler for themselves.
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With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?
It’s been 15 years since the last fatal crash of a U.S. airliner, but you wouldn’t know that from a torrent of flight problems that made news in the last three months
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Boeing tells airlines to check pilot seats after report that an accidental shift led plane to plunge
Boeing is telling airlines to inspect switches on pilots’ seats in its 787 Dreamliner jets after a published report said an accidental cockpit seat movement likely caused the sudden plunge of a LATAM Airlines plane flying to New Zealand.
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Man allegedly tries to storm cockpit during Alaska Airlines flight from San Diego to Dulles
A student pilot tried getting into the cockpit of a cross-country flight to Washington D.C., telling crew members he was merely “testing them” with this dangerous stunt, authorities said.
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Aviation incidents seem to be proliferating, but experts say there's no reason for alarm
There were just six recorded fatal commercial aviation accidents worldwide in 2023, resulting in 115 deaths — the fewest on record.
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TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as ‘a step into the future'
Federal airport security officials have unveiled a prototype passenger self-screening system at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas but say they do not plan to use it in other cities around the country
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Delta is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fee
Delta said on Tuesday that it will be raising its checked bag fee by $5, following the price increases of American Airlines and United in the past two weeks.
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This airline announced a special flight with a mystery destination and over 1,000 people signed up
Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, sold the special mystery flight called “Destination Unknown” to members of its frequent flyer loyalty program.
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Fight breaks out on Southwest Airlines flight to Kauai
Passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines plane bound for Kauai witnessed a mid-air fight on Monday.
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6 killed in small plane crash in Canada's Northwest Territories, authorities say
Canadian authorities say the death toll from a small plane crash in Canada’s Northwest Territories is six.
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Coroner's service says there are fatalities after charter plane crashes in northwest Canada
A coroner’s service in Canada’s Northwest Territories said there are fatalities from Tuesday’s plane crash near the community of Fort Smith.