American Airlines plane grounded after passenger rushes cockpit
The carrier says he damaged controls but was taken into custody by law enforcement in Honduras. The flight to Miami was to leave using a replacement plane.
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The carrier says he damaged controls but was taken into custody by law enforcement in Honduras. The flight to Miami was to leave using a replacement plane.
Law enforcement doesn't always respond quickly or charge unruly passengers, said Sara Nelson, president of the union representing American Airlines attendants.
"Now is the right time for a handoff," said Parker, who'll be replaced by the airline's current president, Robert Isom.
Brian Hsu, 20, has been charged with interference with a flight crew and assault within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States, authorities said.
American Airlines has canceled more than 2,000 flights in recent days because of bad weather and a shortage of workers. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Carrier blames staffing shortages and high winds at its Dallas hub for the scheduling woes.
The American Airlines flight from New York to Orange County, outside L.A., landed in Denver instead.
SkyWest said the technical problem responsible for the cancellations has since been fixed.
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One union is warning that it could have repercussions for the holiday season.
Fellow passengers reported "suspicious and erratic behavior" from another passenger towards the end of the flight.
The Boeing 737 MAX had 171 passengers and six crew members onboard.
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The country's largest carrier could be forced to cancel 80 flights a day through mid-July.
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The Federal Aviation Administration says it has received about 1,300 reports of unruly passengers since February — a sharp uptick.
In a first-of-its-kind Zoom call, leaders from more than 100 major U.S. companies across industries brainstormed ways to combat the wave of restrictive voter laws sweeping the country. Groups ranging from American Airlines and United to Walmart and AMC Theatres came together virtually in the hopes of fighting voter suppression, making it clear they do not fear reprisals for stepping into politics. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Major airlines are giving passengers another year to redeem flight credits they haven't used because of COVID-19.
The airline's chief pilot told other pilots they would need to "attempt to schedule later in the month" so the airline could maintain "operational reliability."