Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you

Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.

Future in ride-sharing: Compton experimenting with electric plane

We may think of "electric" as being the current in cars. What about aircraft? An electric airplane now sits at the Compton Woodley Airport.

Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions

Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.

Amtrak offers a 2-for-1 deal on tickets for Valentine’s Day

In honor of Valentine's Day, Amtrak is offering a buy-one, get-one-free deal on travel tickets for lovebirds.

North Carolina woman calls 911 with toes after hands crushed under car

A North Carolina woman traveling through South Carolina had to use her toes to dial 911 because her hands became trapped while changing a tire.

Congressman introduces Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act

U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) introduced the Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act Thursday, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration to strengthen federal safety standards for helicopters.

Miami Hot Spots: See the locations of famous movie scenes

Super Bowl LIV weekend is officially underway Miami, which gives Southern Floridians an opportunity to show off the beautify of their city, including locations of famous movie scenes. 

Metro to explore options in providing free bus service to LA County students

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted today to study ways to make bus services free for students throughout the county.

Trump administration imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'

The rules printed in the Federal Register on Thursday say applicants will be denied tourist visas if they're determined by consular officers to be traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth.

Boeing employees mocked FAA, discussed concealing 737 Max simulator issues in internal docs

A batch of emails and text messages show Boeing employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.

Iran conflict has airlines on alert; FAA restricts US flights over Iran, Iraq

The Federal Aviation Administration is barring U.S. pilots and carriers from flying in areas of Iraqi, Iranian and some Persian Gulf airspace.