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Politics Jan 15
TSA looking into adding Capitol rioters to U.S. no-fly listThe Transportation Security Administration say they are increasing security at Washington-area airports leading up to next week's presidential inauguration.
Politics Jan 14
Most major U.S. airlines ban guns in luggage for D.C. flights ahead of Inauguration DayMeanwhile, key lawmakers and the head of the nation's largest union of flight attendants are asking that anyone arrested in connection with the riot be put on the government's no-fly list.
Politics Jan 12
U.S. to require all arriving passengers to get COVID-19 testThe U.S. is already facing a surge of coronavirus infections, and new, more contagious variants are emerging around the world. The CDC says the test won't eliminate all risk, but it will slow the spread of the virus in the…
Nation Jan 07
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle criminal charge over 737 Max aircraftThe Justice Department said Thursday that Boeing agreed to the settlement that includes money for the crash victims' families, airline customers and airlines, as well as a fine.
World Dec 29
Boeing 737 Max returns to U.S. skies with first passenger flightAmerican Airlines flew a commercial flight using a Boeing 737 Max on Tuesday, the first one in U.S. skies since Max planes were grounded after two deadly crashes.
Economy Dec 28
Southwest pulls threat of furloughs after COVID-19 relief bill signedAmerican and United Airlines, which together furloughed 32,000 employees in October, said Monday they will bring those workers back temporarily.
Nation Dec 02
U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planesSay goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals.
Nation Nov 23
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite CDC warningsMore than 3 million people were screened at U.S. airports on Friday and Saturday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Economy Nov 18
After nearly 2 years, FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly againRegulators around the world grounded the Max in March 2019, after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet. That happened less than five months after another Max flown by Indonesia's Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea.
Nation Oct 09
Watchdog urges more action to protect planes from hackersThe agency said the Federal Aviation Administration has not developed a training program for cybersecurity or test airplane computer systems that could be vulnerable to attack.