FAA reviewing Southwest after close calls

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its oversight over Southwest Airlines after a series of recent close calls and other incidents. In recent months, the airline has dealt with ... Read More

FAA, NTSB investigating several serious close calls amid record-breaking air travel

“The FAA and the aviation community are pursuing a goal of zero serious close calls ... regular runway safety action meetings and using modernized simulators to help air traffic controllers ... Read More

FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will increase minimum rest time between shifts for air traffic controllers after highly publicized close calls between planes that were following ... Read More

A Southwest flight took off from a closed runway in Maine. NTSB and FAA are investigating.

Southwest said it is engaged with the NTSB and FAA to understand the circumstances of the departure. After the ... automated minimum safe altitude warning sounded, and an air traffic controller ... Read More

FAA, union agree on new rest rules for air-traffic controllers

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it had struck a deal with an employee union to ensure that air-traffic controllers receive additional rest. Read More

FAA short-staffed on air traffic controllers, technicians during peak travel season, union warns

The Federal Aviation Administration is facing staffing challenges during the peak travel season. Dave Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, which represents some FAA ... Read More

Air traffic controller shortages remain on minds of many during July 4 holiday getaway

NEWARK, N.J.-- The Federal Aviation Administration said problems continued Tuesday at Newark Liberty International Airport after air ... travel. "I'm actually traveling with a group. There's 48 of ... Read More

US FAA boosts Southwest Airlines oversight, launches review

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is launching a safety review of Southwest Airlines after a series of near-miss incidents including some that raised serious concerns, the airline said on ... Read More

Why FAA expects today to be busiest air travel day of 2024 so far

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Federal Aviation Administration expects Thursday to be the busiest air travel day of the year so far, projecting it to be the start of summer travel ahead of the July ... Read More

Here's what it's like to fly on the busiest travel day of the year (so far)

Weather across the country has caused disruptions as many Americans prepare to travel for Independence Day. UP IN THE AIR — Flying on what the Federal Aviation Administration said was the ... Read More

Travel News

Experts offer some dos and don'ts. We’re officially in the summer travel season. People are cashing in miles and points, passports are being double-checked and travel insurance is being cons… ... Read More