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All Things Travel: Government Attempts To Ground Airline Merger
The U.S. government is attempting to ground the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways and plans an anti-trust suit.
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The U.S. government is attempting to ground the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airways and plans an anti-trust suit.
The 32 year old Paulina Franoszek has been charged with assault and battery and interference with a flight crew.
The announcement that American Airlines will merge with US Airways will make Logan Airport the most competitive airport in the northeast.
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline.
Logan Airport and South Station, New England's air, bus and rail hubs handled more than one million passengers in the seven days before the holiday.
Capt. John Ogonowski, the pilot of one of the planes that was flown into the World Trade Center towers during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, is one of 10 alumni veterans being honored by the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
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American Airlines say they are taking preventative steps to make sure no more seats become loose.
On the affected aircraft, there was a single row of seats that were not properly installed.
American Airlines has temporarily grounded eight aircraft after rows of seats became loose on two flights.
JetBlue Airways has begun offering direct flights from Boston to Dallas-Fort Worth, right into the heart of American Airlines' operations.
Unemployment numbers for January are due Friday, but we're getting some grim news now.
While not unexpected, the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by American Airlines is a jolt to the aviation industry and airports in New England.
The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that denied $333,000 to airport skycaps who claimed they were cheated out of tips when American Airlines started charging curbside baggage fees.
American Airlines regional carrier, American Eagle, will shut down its Logan Airport operations on November 17.
Two people were injured when a jet bridge that connects planes to the terminal at Los Angeles International Airport collapsed, throwing them at least ten feet to the ground.
The big winner in the start of non-stop service on Japan Airlines from Boston to Tokyo next year may be American Airlines.
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court's ruling that awarded more than $333,000 to nine skycaps at Logan Airport who claimed they were cheated out of tips.
The passenger numbers for Massport and Logan Airport are good, but the financial numbers for the airlines flying into Boston are not so good.
The only thing rising faster than the price of a barrel of oil is airline ticket prices, at least that's what the management of the U.S. airlines hope.
A flight from Boston destined for the Virgin Islands had to make an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York on Sunday.
Be warned, finding a good deal on a flight is a lot more complicated than it was just a few weeks ago.
The FBI says a 37-year-old man has been arrested after security found firearm parts in his bag at Miami International Airport.
A Braintree couple, coming back from a honeymoon in Jamaica, had the flight of their lives when their plane developed a 1-foot-by 2-feet hole in the fuselage shortly after leaving Miami.
Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.
A Plymouth man is facing felony charges for allegedly causing an estimated tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to Kingston church.
The receivers will send information to the Conservancy's app Sharktivity, which allows users to see where sharks have been detected.
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton's RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O'Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
In an exclusive interview with WBZ-TV, John O'Keefe's brother revealed what he said to Karen Read in court after a mistrial was declared in her murder trial.
For the first time, John O’Keefe’s brother Paul is speaking about Karen Read and what his family has gone through during the high-profile case that ended in a mistrial.
Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert.
This year, many communities across Massachusetts are holding fireworks displays for July 4. See if your town is on the list.
The 4th of July fireworks celebration in Marblehead is canceled after the fireworks barge caught fire overnight.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Automatic runner Romy Gonzalez scored a go-ahead run on David Hamilton's RBI groundout in the 12th inning, Tyler O'Neill added an RBI double and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 6-5 on Thursday for a sweep of the three-game series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo has set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled, doubled and drove in three runs, Brayan Bello limited Miami to a run over 6 2/3 innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Marlins 7-2 on Wednesday night.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown lost his ring during the team's parade. Two fans helped him track it down, and he paid them back with a big surprise.
Kutter Crawford gave up three hits and one run over six solid innings, Ceddanne Rafaela and Jarren Duran homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
The Stephen Bryant house in Plympton was built in 1669.