May 24 Watch 8:21 How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 5:26 Severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight kills passenger, injures dozens more By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris One person is dead and roughly 70 others are injured after a Singapore Airlines flight headed from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence. The flight descended 6,000 feet in three minutes over the Indian Ocean, forcing the plane to make… Continue watching
May 13 U.S. airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to find By Associated Press The rule requires better disclosure of fees on baggage and changing or canceling a reservation. The airlines say the new rule will confuse consumers by giving them too much information during the ticket-buying process. Continue reading
Mar 25 Boeing CEO will depart, capping tumultuous era for manufacturer By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press The top executive at embattled plane maker Boeing will step down this year amid a broader shakeup of the company’s top leadership. Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch 7:20 Boeing under pressure amid string of safety and quality control issues By Geoff Bennett, Alexis Cox Boeing's problems were front and center again as the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the door panel that flew off an Alaska Airlines plane. It comes as the head of the head of the Federal Aviation… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch 7:04 Travelers feel the pinch as major airlines cash in on added service fees By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Andrew Chambers What was once a budget airline tactic has now become common practice, as passengers face an increasing number of fees for services like checking a bag, picking a seat in advance or getting something to eat or drink. Worldwide, fees… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 6:54 Airlines face government scrutiny over devaluation of frequent flyer programs By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Frequent flyer miles are one way airlines try to coax travelers to repeatedly fly with them. However, the Department of Transportation is examining whether airlines have been making promises about the value of the miles but then later tweaking the… Continue watching
Dec 26 Mexico’s army-run airline takes to the skies, with first flight to the resort of Tulum By Associated Press The airline combines Lopez Obrador's reliance on the military — which he claims is the most incorruptible and patriotic arm of the government — and his nostalgia for the state-run companies that dominated Mexico's economy until widespread privatizations were carried… Continue reading
Dec 22 Watch 5:55 Inside the store selling unclaimed luggage and how to keep your bags from ending up there By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran This year, the Transportation Security Administration says it screened a record number of passengers, and if the past is any guide, it will handle millions of bags this holiday season. But a small fraction of them will go missing and… Continue watching
Dec 03 Alaska Airlines announces plan to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion By Associated Press Alaska Airlines said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration that has shown wariness about higher fares in the industry. Continue reading