Ryanair Pilots Strike in Germany, 4 Other Countries
Ryanair pilots in several European countries staged a strike over work conditions on Friday that prompted the budget carrier to cancel 400 flights.
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$4 Billion Verdict Against Bank Cut to $7 Million
A Texas probate judge reduced a widow’s $4 billion verdict against JPMorgan Chase to only $7 million, 10 months after a jury found that the bank mishandled the estate of a former American Airlines executive.
Read moreTSA Considering Ending Screening at Small Airports
The TSA is considering ending screening of passengers at smaller airports across the country to focus security efforts at the largest airports.
Read moreMalaysia’s Civil Aviation Chief Quits Over Flight 370 Lapses
Malaysia’s civil aviation chief said Tuesday he has resigned to take responsibility after an independent investigative report highlighted shortcomings in the air traffic control center during Malaysia Airlines Flight 370’s disappearance four years ago.
Read moreReport Says 3rd Party Intervention Possible in MH370 Mystery
A Malaysian-led independent investigation report released Monday, more than four years after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared, highlighted shortcomings in the government’s response and raised the possibility of “intervention by a third party.”
Read moreChina Says 4 American Airlines Missed Taiwan Deadline
Chinese regulators appear to have rejected a possible attempt by U.S. airlines at a compromise over Beijing’s demand to call self-ruled Taiwan a part of China, an order Washington opposed.
Read moreJudge Rejects Age-Bias Settlement Between TSA & Air Marshals
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a proposed deal to settle claims that the Transportation Security Administration orchestrated office closures to “purge” its workforce of older air marshals.
Read moreEU to Tighten Checks on Mental Health of Pilots
The European Union is introducing rules to tighten assessments of pilots’ mental health following the Germanwings crash in 2015.
Read moreRyanair Cabin Crews in 4 European Countries Go on Strike
Cabin crew workers for low-cost airline Ryanair went on strike Wednesday in four European countries over working conditions, forcing thousands of passengers to make last-minute travel adjustments at the peak of the summer holiday season.
Read moreNAACP Lifts Its Warning Against American Airlines
The NAACP said Tuesday it is lifting its 9-month-old travel advisory to black travelers against flying on American Airlines, citing the airline’s promises to train employees on bias after several incidents involving black passengers.
Read moreBoeing Merger
Directors are selling the parts and services firm KLX Inc. too cheaply through an unfair process to Boeing, for $63 a share or $3.25 billion, shareholders say in a federal class action.
Read moreEU Court Clears Leased Airline on Flight-Delay Liability
Travelers seeking compensation for a flight delay must take up their case with the company that fixed the itinerary, the European Court of Justice ruled Wednesday, giving a pass to an airline whose aircraft and crew were leased for the trip.
Read moreBoeing and Embraer Attempt a Joint Venture
Boeing and the Brazilian jet maker Embraer will attempt to form a joint venture that would push the U.S. aerospace giant more aggressively into the regional aircraft market.
Read moreGreenpeace Drone, Toy Plane Crash Into French Nuclear Plant
Greenpeace activists say they have crashed two remote-controlled aircraft — a drone and a tiny radio-controlled plane — into a French nuclear plant to highlight the lack of security around the facility.
Read moreFlights Disrupted as Bali Volcano Shoots Towering Ash Column
The Mount Agung volcano on Bali shot ash 6,600 feet into the atmosphere Thursday, disrupting the travel plans of thousands as several airlines canceled flights from the Indonesian tourist island.
Read moreUK Lawmakers Approve Big Expansion for Heathrow Airport
Parliament approved plans to make Europe’s biggest airport even bigger, backing on Monday what the government described as the most important transportation decision in a generation.
Read moreNine Sue Southwest Over Fatal Engine Blowout
Nine people traumatized after the explosion of a plane engine caused a Southwest Airlines passenger to be sucked out of a window brought a lawsuit Tuesday for punitive damages.
Read moreAmerican Airlines Fined $45 Million in Antitrust Case
American Airlines agreed to pay $45 million to settle an antitrust class action accusing it of colluding with other domestic airlines to limit capacity and drive up fares, and will cooperate with the federal government as it pursues Delta and United.
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