American Airlines and its mechanics union condemned the alleged actions of a mechanic charged with sabotaging a plane. Here’s how the saga played out.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
American Airlines mechanic charged with trying to sabotage Miami flight amid labor dispute
An American Airlines mechanic is charged with sabotaging a plane at Miami International Airport in July, during a major labor dispute.
Tuesday travel trouble: 1,350+ flight cancellations as Hurricane Dorian approaches East Coast
Heavy flight cancellations continue due to Hurricane Dorian. Orlando’s airport closed Tuesday. Fort Lauderdale Airport is already closed.
Flying in or out of Orlando on Labor Day? The airport won’t be closed after all
The airport planned to cease operations early on Labor Day but changed those plans after the path of Hurricane Dorian shifted.
Rooftop bars, kayaking and tacos at the beach: A blueprint for a Chicago adventure
A mother-son adventure uncovered some of the most interesting spots and ways to travel the Windy City.
United adding four international routes, including first flights to Nice, France, and Palermo, Italy
United will start serving Nice, France; Palermo, Italy; and Curacao. The airline is also adding Chicago-Zurich flights.
Southwest adding new $99 Hawaii flights in January: Sacramento-Honolulu, Oakland-Kona
Tickets for Southwest’s new Hawaii flights, including nonstop service from California to the Big Island, go on sale Thursday for as low as $99.
American Airlines adding first flights to Africa, Poland, returning to Tel Aviv
American plans to begin service between Philadelphia and Morocco and Chicago and Poland next summer. Flights to Israel will resume next fall.
Spirit Airlines do’s and don’ts: Don’t freak out about the seats, do sign up for deals
Spirit Airlines’ business model of low fares and a flurry of fees can be confusing for travelers. The discount airline with the bright yellow planes
7 Spirit Airlines flights in 5 days: The good, the (not too) bad and the annoying
USA TODAY took seven Spirit Airlines flights in five days to test the budget airline’s fledgling turnaround. The trip went off with few hitches.