Hassan Shadkhoo spoke with his wife 20 minutes before her Ukraine International Airlines flight took off from Iran on Wednesday.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
No, the Boeing 737 that crashed in Iran was not a 737 Max
Details are scarce about the Ukrainian Boeing 737 that crashed shortly after takeoff in Iran, but this much is certain: It was not a Boeing 737 Max.
Will my flight have Wi-Fi? Can I take gifts through TSA? Holiday travel questions answered
More than 40 million passengers are expected to travel during the holiday season that runs through Jan. 5. Here’s what to know if you’re one of them.
Travelers at Chicago, Texas, Virginia airports warned about possible measles exposure
The new reports at airports in Chicago, Austin, Texas, and Richmond, Virginia, follow earlier reports in Los Angeles and Denver.
Alaska Airlines says ‘we dropped the ball,’ apologizes for ‘awful holiday travel experience’
Alaska blamed a “severe” staffing shortage caused by baggage handlers calling in sick on Friday.
That new plane smell (and look): Spirit debuts new seats, bigger tray tables
Spirit unveiled a new Airbus A320neo outfitted with the airline’s new seats, bigger tray tables and new cabin colors.
More 737 Max fallout: Boeing to halt plane’s production in January, temporarily
Boeing’s move comes as the troubled plane’s grounding drags on. The company said in a statement it does not plan layoffs or furloughs at this time.
Is Southwest Airlines considering a no-frills ticket? (Just don’t call it basic economy)
Southwest sent a survey to customers about a new fare category. The airline says it regularly surveys travelers and nothing should be read into it.
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz to step down in May, will be replaced by president Scott Kirby
Oscar Munoz joined United Airlines in 2015 and suffered a heart attack shortly after. Scott Kirby joined United in 2016 from rival American.
American Airlines just made it easier to check in for international flights
Travelers who scan their passports via American’s mobile app won’t have to have someone at the airport check it.