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A disabled United States Army veteran wants "accountability" from American Airlines after he says he hurt his knee aboard a recent flight thanks to a seat that was not back in the upright position during landing.

The idea of an airport lounge elicits glamorous images of jet setting and flying first class. The reality is far more mundane: Airport lounges are increasingly common for anyone flying with a credit card, and increasingly crowded, rundown, and, well, not that exclusive.

Three U.S. airlines on Wednesday warned of higher fuel costs in the third quarter due to a jump in crude prices, adding to pressures the industry faces from expensive labor contracts.

Whether it's disruptive passengers, weather issues, fuel shortages, or medical concerns, commercial flights can often divert or turn around for technical or health-related reasons.

United Airlines issued a ground stop on Tuesday afternoon, briefly pausing departures and disrupting flights across its network.

Either way, it’s a change of scenery. Either you’re going to look at snow and ice, or to get away from it.

There are problems at two of the nation’s top five airlines. Labor problems.

Spirit Airlines announced the launch of a new round-up feature on the carrier’s official website that allows travelers to increase their total to the next whole dollar during booking, with the balance being donated to the Spirit Charitable Foundation.

Earning miles and points is easy for consumers who sign up for credit cards or special rewards programs. But knowing where and how to use those points to make their travel dreams come true has proven much more challenging – an estimated $30 billion in loyalty points go unredeemed each year.  

Jack Ieronimo was one of the people on a United Airlines flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Rome, Italy, that made headlines after passengers said they were stuck onboard for seven hours without taking off. 

Australia’s Qantas Airways said its long-serving CEO would bring forward his retirement amid a publicity firestorm over an accusation of illegal ticket sales, signaling what the flagship carrier hopes is the end of a tumultuous period.

Flight cancellations and delays happen frequently and for lots of different reasons - strikes, technical failures, bad weather, crews out of place...it's a long list.

Australia’s consumer watchdog has called for Qantas Airways to be punished with a record fine for allegedly selling tickets on thousands of flights that had already been canceled.

Erik Stiegemann’s love of trains started young when he worked at a model train store in Berlin. Now as a railway engineer, he’s choosing trains to go across the continent.

The CEO of bankrupt Scandinavian airline SAS, Anko Van der Werff, does not see the carrier’s position in the northern European market as “diminished” by recent market share grabs from the likes of Norwegian Air and Ryanair.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelese Richardson, the local vice president for Alaska AFA LAX and an Alaska Airlines flight attendant. It has been edited for length and clarity.

An airline's offer of child-free zones on flights promises "extra peace of mind." But while it may solve complaints of crying or noisy kids, the idea of an adult-only zone doesn't address some additional culprits of tense travel sagas.

A passenger on an American Airlines flight said she was "kidnapped" by the carrier after her flight was diverted to Canada and everyone was stranded for 12 hours.

Flyers who don't want to deal with the hassle of long security lines and happen to be flying with Cayman Airways, French Bee, Titan Airways or Zipair are in luck.

A woman who accused Delta of losing her dog was offered $1,800 by the airline as she continues to appeal for information on the whereabouts of her beloved pet. 

U.S. airlines and airports have geared up for a busy weekend ahead of the Labor Day holiday as travelers plan to jet off to international locations and cooler destinations.