FOX Business Briefs 4/15
Report: China orders halt to Boeing jet deliveries; American Airlines to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi; Uber, Waymo to launch autonomous rides in Atlanta.
Hundreds of Delta passengers finally enter airport after spending the night on tarmac
Almost 300 passengers arriving from Mexico had to spend the night in their planes on the tarmac. Poor weather diverted their planes to an airport without customs, forcing the travelers to wait until CBP arrived. (Erika Strakova/Storyful)
300 Delta passengers left stranded on tarmac overnight after storms divert planes to airport without customs
Two Atlanta-bound Delta flights diverted to Alabama due to poor weather. Hundreds of passengers were forced to spend the night on the tarmac in Alabama.
New airport rules look to end boarding passes, check-in
Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the new airport rules allowing passengers to scan their face rather than use a boarding pass.
Flight bound for Hawaii aborts takeoff from LAX due to 'unstable nose wheel' as smoke seen on runway
A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus headed to Hawaii aborted takeoff on Friday after the crew reported a "vibration" due to an unstable nose wheel.
Teamsters launch new billboard campaign blasting United Airlines for relying on China to fix its aircraft
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is launching a new billboard campaign targeting United Airlines for outsourcing aircraft maintenance to China and other foreign countries.
These major US airlines have top frequent-flyer programs: study
Frequent flyer programs are staple among major U.S. carriers. Alaska Airlines's loyalty program notched the title of "best frequent flyer program" for 2025 in a WalletHub study.
NJ-bound United Airlines flight suffers cabin fire in flight, diverts to Washington Dulles International
A United Airlines flight bound for Newark, New Jersey, was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport on Thursday after a fire broke out in the plane's cabin.
American Airlines hit with lawsuit after plane caught fire at Denver airport
A passenger on the American Airlines flight that caught fire last month after diverting to Denver International Airport has filed a lawsuit against the airline.
United Airlines receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped plane, schedules first flight for May
United Airlines's commercial passengers will experience Elon Musk's Starlink technology starting in May, according to a statement from the airline.
United flight bound for China turns around to US after pilot forgets passport: 'Completely unacceptable'
Passengers onboard United flight 198 from LAX to Shanghai have been compensated after the pilot forgot his passport, per a company statement.
United increases airport lounge fees to counter overcrowding
United Airlines increased fees on memberships that grant travelers access to the carrier's airport lounges, which have been in high demand in the years since the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines announced this week that it will be ending its long-standing policy that two bags fly free for every ticketholder.
Aerospace giant talks massive new investment into US manufacturing
GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp announces the company's billion-dollar investment into U.S. manufacturing and says they can 'handle' any pressures from steel and aluminum tariffs.
Rival airline execs weigh in on Southwest changing free bag policy: 'It’s the slaying of a sacred cow'
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby and Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein on Tuesday weighed in on Southwest Airlines making a major change to its checked bag policy.
Amtrak boasts free baggage for passengers after Southwest Airlines announces end to popular perk
Amtrak is reminding travelers that train passengers can bring one personal item and two carry-on items for free after Southwest Airlines announced a change to its free baggage policy.
Airlines see lower customer demand, cut back financial expectations
Several major U.S. airlines dialed back their quarterly financial expectations as the industry contends with softer demand from economic uncertainty and other factors.
Massive power outage at BWI airport impacts thousands of passengers with extensive delays
A fire and and downed power line reportedly caused a massive power outage that struck the BWI Airport Monday morning, impacting thousands of travelers.
People crowd departure gate of BWI Airport following massive power outage
Thousands of travelers were seen crowding the departure gate of the international airport in Baltimore, Maryland, after a power outage caused flights to be delayed. (@AlanSteinJr/TMX)
Massive power outage interrupts flight traffic at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Thousands of travelers were impacted by a massive power outage that struck the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Monday morning. People waited in lines for hours as crews tried to restore power. (WBFF)