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Two flights scheduled to depart from Boston Logan International Airport on Monday morning made contact with each other near the gate area, federal aviation and airport officials said. United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail …

A Southwest Airlines flight from Cuba to Florida was forced to turn back to Havana for an emergency landing Sunday after hitting birds and suffering engine trouble in an incident that saw the cabin fill up with smoke, airline and Cuban officials said. Southwest Airlines Flight 3923 had just taken …

At least 10 passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Dallas to Orlando were taken to the hospital after a battery fire forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Jacksonville on Wednesday, officials said. Firefighters responded to Jacksonville International Airport Wednesday afternoon for reports of smoke in the …

Delta Air Lines pilots on Wednesday approved a new contract that includes 34% raises over four years and other improvements as the industry faces a protracted shortage of aviators and strong travel demand. Delta and the pilots’ union had reached a preliminary agreement in December. Wednesday’s ratification makes the Atlanta-based airline the first of the largest …

The Transportation Department’s internal watchdog said Monday that it will review the use of government jets by its top official, Pete Buttigieg, and his predecessor in the Trump administration. The inspector general plans to “conduct an audit to determine whether the Office of the Secretary complied with Federal regulations, policies, …

A Mesa Airlines flight crew was forced to abruptly halt a landing at California’s Hollywood Burbank Airport on Wednesday after an air traffic controller cleared a plane to depart ahead of them, according to preliminary information obtained by NBC News. The incident is the latest in a string of apparent …

Southwest Airlines experienced more flight delays and cancellations compared to other carriers as another winter storm in the northern U.S. disrupted flight travel across the country early Wednesday morning. According to data from FlightAware, Southwest Airlines was leading all carriers in cancellations or delayed flights, with a total of 411 …

United Airlines said Monday that new technology will open up more seats on its flights so children can sit with an adult in their party without paying a fee, a type of charge that’s drawn scrutiny from the Biden administration in recent months. United will give parents or other adult travelers accompanying …

LIMA, Peru — Peru’s Machu Picchu, an Inca-era stone citadel nestled in its southeastern jungle, reopened on Wednesday after being closed nearly a month ago amid antigovernment protests, the culture ministry announced. Agreements were made between authorities, social groups and the local tourism industry to guarantee the security of the …

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a “safety call to action” and will form a safety review team after a string of concerning airline incidents.  “We are experiencing the safest period in aviation history, but we cannot take this for granted,” FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen said in a memo …