↑ Fox-news/travel/general/airlines New cockpit audio reveals chaos as off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot tried to shut engines off mid-flight - New cockpit audio reveals tense moments as former Alaska Airlines pilot on mushrooms tried shutting down engines mid-flight, forcing emergency Portland landing.US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension - Two U.S. fighter jets conducted a 30-minute training flight over waters north of Venezuela, marking increased military activity in the region.Hot debate about 'nightmare' plane passenger erupts after man brews espresso at 35,000 feet - A viral TikTok shows a passenger making fresh espresso on a commercial flight using a portable brewing device, sparking mixed reactions about in-flight etiquette.Solar water platforms may solve a major air taxi hurdle - AutoFlight's zero-carbon floating vertiport uses solar power to charge eVTOL aircraft while supporting emergency response, tourism, and marine energy maintenance.FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown - The FAA is launching an investigation into airline protocol during the shutdown, threatening $75,000 fines per violation and giving carriers 30 days to prove compliance.Holiday travel privacy risks and how to stay safe - Travel companies share passenger data with third parties during holidays, but travelers can protect themselves by removing data from broker sites and using aliases.Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade - MH370 mystery continues as new search launches for missing Malaysia Airlines flight that vanished in 2014 with 239 passengers and crew aboard Boeing 777.New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID - The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.