President Donald Trump says he's informed Venezuela’s acting president that he'll open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela.
A massive winter storm continues to disrupt air travel across the country, canceling thousands of flights and leaving travelers scrambling to adjust plans, including here in Houston.
A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports.
American, United, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines offer flexible travel options and fee waivers due to Winter Storm Fern impacting Houston airports Jan 23–26, 2026.
The federal government says temporary rules imposed after last year's collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter to improve the safety of the crowded airspace around Washington, D.C., are being made permanent.
A new study on airline water quality delivers a surprising warning: never wash your hands on an airplane. The research, based on self-reported monthly water tests required by federal regulations, found concerning levels of bacteria in some airline water supplies.
Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.
U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.
With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.
Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.
Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month.
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings on the fatal midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter.
The Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year.
The National Transportation Safety Board found a fuel leak and several improperly installed parts inside the engine of an American Airlines plane that caught fire after the plane landed in Denver in March.
At least three people were killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning, adding to the long list of aviation disasters this year.
At least three people were killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning, adding to the long list of aviation disasters this year.
Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as sentiment about the national and global economies sours.
Over 2 million American Airlines flights starting January 2026 will have complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi—that's more than any other domestic flight carrier.
The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people.
A congressional hearing has reinforced the idea that the January collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft could have been prevented.
The head of the agency investigating the deadly midair collision that killed 67 said Wednesday that someone should have spotted the alarming number of near misses in the skies over the nation’s capital beforehand and reviewing the data now could prevent future crashes.
A fire on an American Airlines plane after it diverted mid-flight and landed at Denver International Airport sent fleeing passengers to a wing amid billowing smoke.
An engine of a Dallas-bound American Airlines flight caught fire shortly after the plane landed at Denver International Airport after being diverted.
The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.
Federal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.
A former American Airlines flight attendant has pleaded guilty to secretly recording video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom.
The Federal Aviation Administration says an American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway.
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D.
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a security concern the airline later said was not credible.
A new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.
Investigators say the crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.
An American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided on Jan. 29 as the plane prepared to land at Washington, D.
President Donald Trump says he thinks last week’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter wouldn't have happened if the U.S. had a more modern air traffic control computer system.
The remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near Reagan National Airport have been recovered.
Salvage crews have recovered an engine and large pieces of fuselage and are working to retrieve a wing from wreckage of last week’s midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport.
Authorities say they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.
Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner has been recovered.
A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.
A midair collision between two planes near Washington D.C. has sent shockwaves through the aviation community, prompting urgent discussions about safety and regulation changes.
The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event.
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline said in a post on X.
Authorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end with another record day for air travel in the United States.
JetBlue and other airlines have suspended flights to Haiti due to safety concerns following reports of gunfire striking aircraft, including a JetBlue plane that was hit by a bullet during a flight from Port-au-Prince to New York's JFK Airport.
American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line.
The U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Delta Air Lines is extending its suspension of flights between the U.S. and Israel by another month, through Oct. 31.
American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have a deal on a new contract.
Thousands of flights have been canceled after a worldwide internet outage hit many leading airlines, forcing passengers to scramble to save their vacations and other trips.
A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
American Airlines is putting employees on leave after they were involved in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight earlier this year.
More than 60 veterans of World War II are being flown from Dallas to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Three Black men are suing American Airlines, claiming they were discriminated against when ordered to leave a plane in January.
American Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.
American Airlines is walking back a court filing in which it seemed to blame a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera phone when she used an airplane lavatory.
The pilots union at American Airlines says there's been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.
An American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.
American Airlines is raising bag fees and pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points.
Federal officials are investigating an incident in which an American Airlines jet ran off the end of a runway after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over the weekend.
Stacker compiled a list of the most common domestic flights from George Bush Intercontinental/Houston using data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Federal investigators are providing new details about a close call last year at JFK Airport in New York.
A fire in an oven aboard an American Airlines flight forced it to land at Bush Intercontinental Airport Sunday.
More details are coming out about a man accused of punching a flight attendant on an American Airlines plane this week.
Federal officials say they will give investigators a better tool for understanding accidents and close calls between planes.
There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
American Airlines flight attendants are asking federal officials for the right to go on strike, possibly before the end of the Christmas and New Year’s travel rush, but American said there was “no possibility” of a walkout over the holidays.
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
The family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe it was put there to record her by a member of the crew.
Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a highly anticipated report showed inflation accelerated across the U.S. in August, but not by much more than expected.
The United States Department of Transportation fined American Airlines $4.1 million on Monday for keeping passengers on planes and on the tarmac for several hours, the DOT said.
The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Federal Aviation Administration more money to hire air traffic controllers.
American Airlines reported a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, continuing the run of strong results from the nation's airlines.