Staff shortage forces ground stop at LAX
The FAA issued a ground stop at LAX Sunday morning for departing flights to Oakland due to staffing issues.
Aloha, Burbank! Alaska Airlines launches first direct Hawaiʻi flight in 20+ years
The new route arrives months before the opening of a replacement passenger terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport in October 2026.
Alaska Airlines resumes operations after an IT outage grounds flights for hours
Alaska Airlines said more than 200 flights were canceled because of the outage and the company is working to help travelers affected by the disruption.
Alaska Airlines grounds flights due to technology outage: What to know
An information technology outage has prompted Alaska Airlines to ground its planes, the airline said Thursday.
LA rail connecting San Fernando Valley to Westside in 20 minutes gets critical backing
The dream of bypassing traffic through the Sepulveda Pass is getting a little bit closer to reality.
Weather balloon likely cause of mid-air collision with United Airlines plane
A United Airlines flight bound for LAX was struck by an unknown object, possibly a weather balloon, causing it to divert to Salt Lake City.
Some airlines relocate as LAX closes Terminal 5 for renovations ahead of 2028 Olympics
Terminal 5 at LAX is temporarily closing for renovations ahead of the 2028 Olympics, causing airlines to relocate to other terminals.
Mystery object hits United flight at 36,000 feet; Passenger describes terrifying moments
A mystery object hit a United Airlines plane mid-air, injuring a pilot.
Louvre museum robbery: Jewels gone in daring heist
Thieves stole items from the Louvre, one of Paris’ most iconic attractions, Sunday morning as tourists were already inside. Here’s what French officials said happened.
Southwest Airlines unveils new Boeing 737 with redesigned cabin featuring in-seat power, larger overhead bins
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX with an updated cabin featuring new seats with in-seat power and larger overhead bins.
29 European countries implement new biometric entry-exit system; will eventually replace stamping passports
If you have travel plans in Europe, you’ll now have your biometric data collected at border crossings in 29 European countries.
Helicopter crashes in Huntington Beach; 5 hurt, including child
Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed in Huntington Beach in the middle of the afternoon.
Greyhound steps up as government shutdown grounds flights, disrupts air travel
As the government shutdown continues to disrupt air travel across the country, Greyhound and FlixBus are stepping in to meet growing demand from travelers.
What you can and can't get if your flight is delayed or canceled during the shutdown
Flight delays are increasing as the government shutdown strains air traffic control. Here’s what you can and cannot do if your flight gets canceled or delayed.
As government shutdown continues, flight delays could soon pick up
The government shutdown is starting to impact air travel as call-outs at air traffic control towers are causing flight delays and cancellations.
