2 United Airlines Jets Clip Wings at San Francisco Airport

No one was injured in the incident, which occurred as the Boeing 777 jets were leaving the gate area early on Tuesday. The airline canceled both trans-Pacific flights.

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Newark Airport Is Experiencing Major Flight Delays. What’s Causing Them?

Staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have added to the effects of a runway closure, prompting United Airlines to cut flights at the hub.

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Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.

Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.

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Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington

United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.

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Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away

Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data shows that bookings have declined significantly.

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Airplane Accidents Are Making People Re-Evaluate How They Fly With Infants

Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.

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United Airlines Raises Price of Club Lounge Memberships

As airport lounges see increasing demand, United Airlines is changing how travelers can access its lounges, raising prices and cutting the amenities.

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Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide

Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.

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Heathrow Airport Closure Wreaks Havoc on Travelers Worldwide

The flights of thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown on Friday at London Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest airports.

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Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending

The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.

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