WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a sweeping makeover of Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, including building new concourses and removing its aging shuttles, known as “people movers.” “We are…
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Firework strikes Delta flight landing in Chicago
A Delta flight was struck by a firework while descending into Chicago on July Fourth, according to the airline. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…
New York City-bound flight from Kenya diverted over malfunctioning flight controls
A trans-Atlantic flight to New York City turned back to its departure airport in Africa after it experienced flight control problems, Kenya Airways said Sunday. Limited time: Save 25% on…
On Uber and Lyft, different prices for the same ride
A Consumer Reports investigation released Tuesday found that Uber and Lyft riders often see different prices for the same ride, even when they request it at the same time, along…
Former Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of flights without proper license, police say
A former pilot flew commercial planes for nearly 17 years allegedly without the required license, Ontario police said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles…
Auburn student found dead in Japan often took ‘decompression’ hikes, friend says
An Auburn University student who died in Japan after going off on a solo hike away from his family enjoyed long strolls for “decompression” and wouldn’t have wanted to harm…
FAA investigates close call between JetBlue plane and aircraft near Fort Lauderdale Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a midair scare involving a JetBlue plane and another aircraft near Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Airport, the agency said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story…
Judge declines to jail teenager accused of killing stepsister aboard cruise ship
MIAMI — A federal judge on Wednesday declined to jail a Florida teenager accused of killing and sexually assaulting his stepsister, allowing him to remain in the custody of a…
New York braces for chaotic Monday commute amid Long Island Rail Road strike
New York officials urged commuters to work from home Monday as a strike by Long Island Rail Road workers disrupted travel for hundreds of thousands of riders across the region.…
Plane crashes off the east coast of Florida, leading to dramatic sea rescue of 11
Eleven people survived a plane crash at sea and then spent five harrowing hours in a raft before they were plucked to safety during a “miraculous” rescue, officials said Wednesday.…