Lawmakers are champing at the bit to introduce new legislation banning personal electronics in the cockpit after the two Northwest Airlines pilots revealed that they were working on their laptops when they overshot their destination last month.

Reducing distractions for pilots seems like a no-brainer, but would these new laws actually hinder future safety advancements on planes?

Airlines have become notorious for stringing travelers up like piñatas and beating them with frivolous fees. Now, American Express wants to take a swing.

Starting January 1, the credit card company is enacting a new policy that could cost you the points or miles you earned with your card—if you don’t pay your bill on time.

The Federal Aviation Administration has fixed a major computer glitch that caused flight delays throughout the morning, but officials expect the logjam to last into the afternoon.

This is the second time in the last 15 months that an FAA computer glitch has led to extensive delays nationwide. Keep reading to find out what may have caused this problem …

The merger—or the absorption, if you will—of Iberia by British Airways is big news. It means that in the global marketplace, you’ll be seeing the first of many mergers and acquisitions.

Flag carriers may become a thing in the past. And when you think about, what is a flag carrier? It’s ego.

At one point, every country had to have its own carrier.

It’s no secret that most airlines aren’t going to be winning any awards for cleanliness.

But one woman’s story on Extra might really make you think.

So how dirty are airplanes? And what can you do to protect yourself?

Find out in this clip:

Forget Furby or Tickle Me Elmo—the trendy holiday gift this season is free Wi-Fi.

Delta Air Lines is teaming up with eBay to provide free wireless on more than 250 of its domestic aircraft from November 24-30.

Keep reading to find out how you can find a flight and airport with free Wi-Fi this holiday season …

Iberia and British Airways have agreed to a preliminary merger proposal that would create one of the world’s largest airline groups.

After more than a year of merger talks, the two struggling carriers hope pooling their resources will help them survive a turbulent time for air travel.

But will the proposed $7 billion merger diminish competition and create higher fares for passengers?

A United Airlines pilot accused of being over the legal blood-alcohol limit was pulled off a flight from London’s Heathrow Airport headed to Chicago, raising questions about how alcohol intake can affect pilots.

Pilot Erwin Vermont Washington was arrested after allegedly failing a breathalyzer test administered after a concerned United employee notified authorities before takeoff.

It’s not yet clear how much alcohol the pilot is accused of consuming.