Airlines

American Airlines announced plans Thursday to reinstate nonstop flights between the U.S. and Venezuela once it gets government approval.

Southwest Airlines ends its famous open-seating policy and implements new rules requiring plus-size passengers to purchase extra tickets in advance.

A massive winter storm triggered over 10,000 flight cancellations and delays across major U.S. airports Monday, creating nationwide travel chaos.

A winter storm threatened thousands of flights heading into the weekend across two dozen states, as airlines issue travel waivers for customers impacted by the snow.

Major airlines see a shakeup as Delta drops from first place while American and Frontier tie for dead last due to reliability and "outside issues" while passengers paid the price.

Spirit Airlines may escape bankruptcy through potential Castlelake takeover talks, offering hope for the struggling budget carrier's survival.

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary rebuffed Elon Musk’s airline takeover talk as the two traded jabs online and in public.

U.S. airline companies stand to save hundreds of millions each year from Americans losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs, according to a new study.

Canadian airline WestJet abandons "densified seating" involving 28-inch seat room configuration following passenger complaints and operational concerns.

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary, who is Irish, called President Donald Trump a "liar" who is "historically wrong" about Russia and Ukraine and tariffs.

The Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed a 737 jet after a door plug blowout is suing Boeing for $10 million, claiming the company attempted to make him a "scapegoat."

Winter storm reportedly causes major flight chaos at northeast travel hubs, with over 600 US flights canceled and 892 delayed Saturday morning.

Despite the FAA chief warning air traffic control towers may never reach full staffing, Sean Duffy assures Americans that holiday season travel will remain safe.

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reportedly said the carrier is pursuing its own airport lounge network as part of an effort to compete for premium travelers.

JetBlue unveiled BlueHouse, its first-ever airport lounge designed with art deco elements and packed with premium perks for the airline’s most loyal travelers.

The DOT temporarily suspended airline refund requirements for renumbered flights, allowing carriers to change flight numbers without triggering automatic refunds.

A group of Democrat senators proposed a bill to require airlines to compensate passengers for significant flight delays and cancellations.

Families have filed wrongful death lawsuits after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville killed 14 people when an engine detached during takeoff Nov. 4.

President Trump declared Venezuela's airspace "closed in its entirety" on Truth Social, sparking condemnation from the South American country.

Transportation Secretary Duffy says minimal travel disruptions expected as airlines rush to complete Airbus A320 software updates by Sunday.