49 h. ago I'm the world's youngest airline captain... there is a thing that sexist customers always say to me

Rachel Gilmour may look like a fresh-faced teenager just starting her career, but she's been shattering expectations as one of the world's youngest airline captains.

Economics

6 d. ago Passenger plane forced to divert to another airport after pilot forgot passport

A United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai landed in San Francisco after two hours because of the blunder

Politics

6 d. ago Two airlines ban everyday item from being used on board their planes over explosion fears

Many airlines across the world have banned the use of the devices on their planes in recent years due to the risk they carry of igniting unexpectedly.

Events

7 d. ago Serial harasser arrested for groping young woman aboard American Airlines flight, feds say

Exclusive: Cherian Abraham was charged Monday with one count of abusive sexual contact, which carries up to two years in federal prison

Events

7 d. ago Serial harasser banned from American Airlines for allegedly groping young woman aboard flight

Exclusive: Cherian Abraham is no longer welcome aboard American’s planes, a spokesperson told The Independent

Events

9 d. ago Constipated man suing airline after being dragged from plane toilet and thrown off flight

Yisroel Liebb has filed a lawsuit after being dragged from the plane.

Politics

1 week ago Cause of Delta Airlines plane upside down crash land revealed – as questions remain

The Delta plane that flipped upside down and crashed last month descended far too quickly and then its landing gear collapsed, investigators have revealed

Events

1 week ago Heathrow latest LIVE: Global flights meltdown as fire shuts airport all day leaving thousands stranded

The power cut has thrown airline schedules around the world into disarray as hundreds of flights face cancellation or are forced to divert

Society

1 week ago Heathrow latest LIVE: 'Do not travel to airport' instruction as day

The power cut has thrown airline schedules around the world into disarray as hundreds of flights face cancellation or are forced to divert

Society

1 week ago Heathrow latest LIVE: Passengers told 'do not travel to airport' as airport closure forces 120 planes to divert

The power cut has thrown airline schedules around the world into disarray as hundreds of flights face cancellation or are forced to divert

Society

1 week ago United pilot attacked ‘constipated’ passenger and had him arrested for hogging the bathroom, lawsuit says

Exclusive: An Orthodox Jewish traveler says he was yanked off the toilet with his trousers down and subjected to an antisemitic tirade while nearby passengers gawked

Events

1 week ago ‘Constipated’ flyer claims enraged United Airlines pilot had him arrested for hogging the bathroom

Exclusive: An Orthodox Jewish traveler says he was yanked off the toilet with his pants down and subjected to an antisemitic tirade while nearby passengers gawked

Events

1 week ago London Gatwick Airport Reaches New Heights in 2024 with Over Forty Million Passengers and Record

London Gatwick Airport Reaches New Heights in 2024 with Over Forty Million Passengers and Record-Breaking Airline Connectivity  Travel And Tour World

Politics

1 week ago Canadian airline ditches some routes to the U.S. as tension rises between two countries

Canadians have shown their disdain for the U.S. following Trump’s election victory and the implementation of widespread tariffs

Events

1 week ago Canadian airline ditch some routes to the U.S. as tension rises between two countries

Canadians have shown their disdain for the U.S. following Trump’s election victory and the implementation of widespread tariffs

Events

1 week ago Man restrained on board Delta flight after staff say he was biting and hitting passengers

The man was taken to a hospital for a psychological evaluation

Events

1 week ago Ryanair launch new flights to 'best city in the world' – and for less than £15

Budget airline Ryanair have launched a new summer route to the 'world's best city to visit' and it won't break the bank. We take a look at what you can get up to there

Economics

2 w. ago The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17

There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out ...Name: Tiny seats.Age: If you look at pictures of the Wright brothers’ first flights in 1903, it looks as if they had plenty of legroom. It’s been downhill ever since. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Passengers evacuate onto wing as American Airlines plane catches fire

Twelve people have been taken to hospital after the incident at Denver International Airport on Thursday

Events

2 w. ago American Airlines: Moment plane engine bursts into flames forcing passengers onto wing

All 178 people on board were able to evacuate with 12 taken to hospitals with minor injuries

Politics