Tag: airlines
Diversifying the flight deck
Airlines are seeking to attract more women and minorities for pilot positions. source
Woman shot by police after firing gun at Dallas airport l GMA
The shooting took place near a ticket counter and the woman was apparently aiming her gun at the ceiling when she fired at the airport…
Spirit Airlines flight briefly catches fire at Atlanta airport
Smoke was seen coming from the landing gear of the airplane, visible to passengers. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: http://abcnews.go.com/ Watch…
The best times to head home after your July 4 celebrations | ABCNL
When’s the best time to head home after the fireworks and cookouts this Independence Day? Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, breaks down…
Americans worry about travel nightmares on July Fourth weekend
Storms in the Northeast are one reason flights have been canceled and delayed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL…
United Airlines exec blames FAA for flight issues l GMA
The Federal Aviation Administration fired back after the airline’s COO blamed the FAA over staffing issues at air traffic control centers. #ABCNews #United #FAA #UA…
86-year-old woman is the world’s longest serving flight attendant: Guinness | WNT
Guinness Book of World Records has named Bette Nash, who works for American Airlines, the world’s longest serving flight attendant as she will celebrate 65…
Travel frustrations mount after weekend of canceled, delayed flights
ABC News producer Sam Sweeney has the latest on the travel chaos that left thousands stranded at airports nationwide amid more than 8,000 delayed and…
Summer travel season kicks into high gear
Many have described nightmare experiences such as crowded airports with thousands of flights being delayed or canceled. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
Airport fight between United agent and ex-NFL player passenger goes viral
United Airlines fired a wheelchair attendant at Newark Liberty International Airport after a video showed the former player and employee engaged in a violent brawl….
Officials: Chinese plane crash that killed 132 caused by intentional act | WNT
As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Officials said that the China Eastern Airlines plane crash on March 21 is believed to have…
Mask confusion after judge’s ruling
A federal judge has struck down the mask mandate for planes and other forms of public transportation, but mask requirements on flights may still vary…
Breaking down removal of mask mandates
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Dr. Alok Patel of Stanford Children’s Health about a judge’s ruling overturning the extension of the federal mask mandate…
Mixed messages on masks
The Justice Department says it may appeal a judge’s decision to overturn the federal mask mandate if the CDC deems it necessary for the public’s…
Mask confusion
Shifting federal, state and local policies have begun to fuel uncertainty about mask requirements nationwide. ABC News’ Faith Abubey reports. source
Busiest spring travel days expected nationwide l WNT
Friday and Monday are expected to be the busiest travel days nationwide. United said it will have more than 400,000 passengers a day and Delta…
Deadly Boeing 737 crash in mountainous region of China l WNT
China Eastern Airlines grounded its entire fleet of Boeing 737-800s after a plane carrying 132 people crashed. There are no signs of survivors. WATCH THE…
Urgent search for answers in Chinese plane crash that killed 132 l GMA
Investigators have discovered one of the plane’s data recorders as questions grow over what caused China Eastern Airlines flight 5735 to drop from the sky….
US freezes assets of Russia’s central bank, sanctions mount | WNT
Russia is growing increasingly more isolated and has banned airlines from 36 countries. Also, Switzerland announced that it will break from its tradition of neutrality…
American Airlines flight diverted due to unruly passenger l WNT
On a flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., a passenger reportedly attempted to open the plane door mid-flight. Witnesses say a flight attendant hit…
