Top 10 Southwest Airlines Photos on Their 40th Birthday
Southwest Airlines began their fantastic rise to becoming one of the nation's top airlines 40 years ago today. Here are 10 of our favorite photos of Southwest jets in action.
Coast Guard Choppers Intercept Small Plane Near US Capital
Two U.S. Coast Guard helicopters late Saturday morning intercepted a small plane after it entered restricted airspace near Washington, D.C., officials said.
Prosecuted Pants-Dragging Plane Passenger Popped from Pen
The University of New Mexico football player who was arrested at San Francisco International Airport for wearing saggy pants has been released on bail.
South Korean Troops Try to Shoot Down Airliner After Mistaking it for North Korean Jet
South Korean troops mistakenly opened fire at an Asiana Airlines passenger plane early Friday morning after misidentifying it as a North Korean military plane, the Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday.
United Airlines Flights Disrupted by Nationwide Computer Outage
United Airlines service was at least partially shut down Friday night due to a glitch "interrupting departures, airport processing and reservations," according to the Chicago-based carrier.