The Department of Transportation levied heavy fines against airlines that leave passengers waiting on the tarmac for more than three hours, which led to a decrease in long tarmac delays — but increased flight cancellations.

At this year's Farnborough Air Show, the aircraft industry is showing a little more confidence.

An E.U. decision means British Airways and American Airlines will function as one on their trans-Atlantic routes.

American Airlines is awaiting word from European regulators on whether it can coordinate its trans-Atlantic flights directly with British Airways and Iberia.

Europe correspondent Stephen Beard talks with Steve Chiotakis about EADS' proposal to build expensive aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, the latest move in a bitter dispute over a $35 billion military contract.

Charles Wheelan decided to sue United Airlines after the carrier lost his bag and still charged him a $25 fee. He talks with Bill Radke about where his lawsuit stands now.

Google has made a $700 million deal to buy travel technology company ITA, a move that will help the search engine stay ahead of Bing.

GPS is used by everyone from stock traders time-stamping trades to farmers driving remote-controlled tractors. Now the GPS satellite system is getting an upgrade promising increased coverage, stability, and accuracy. Sally Herships reports.

A new survey from J.D. Power and Associates shows that overall customer satisfaction with airlines serving North America improved last year after…

A survey out today says airline satisfaction is up to its highest point in three years, despite the fact that air travel is still a drag.