Hundreds of flights have been canceled in Washington, DC as Storm Blair brings heavy snowfall
Almost 60% of flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were canceled Monday, with up to 10 inches of snow predicted in the capital.
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Swiss flight attendant died due to 'severe lack of oxygen' after the plane filled with smoke
The 23-year-old flight attendant was working on Swiss Flight 1885 when it encountered an engine problem and filled with smoke.
Hertz is asking some renters if they want to buy their cars as it continues reducing its EV fleet
Hertz said last year that it would sell 30,000 electric cars, including Teslas, Polestars, and Volvos, because of repair and maintenance costs.
I worked at Boeing for over 30 years. I witnessed the fallout of outsourcing firsthand.
Douglas Dorsey worked on the shop floor at Boeing as an engineer for over 30 years. He said problems began in the late 1990s during a merger.
I drove a $99,000 Infiniti QX80. It's a high-tech Japanese alternative to the Escalade
I drove a 2025 Infiniti QX80 luxury SUV in Luxe trim and was impressed by its bold looks, luxurious cabin and great tech features.
SpaceX launches cause late-night booms that rattle windows, set off car alarms, and may damage property. Some locals are pushing back.
Rattling booms from SpaceX rockets are becoming increasingly disruptive for residents in the coastal communities near Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Wealthy travelers are flocking to luxury trains costing more than $4,000 a night
Affluent travelers are embracing luxury trains. High-end suites can include amenities like bottomless Champagne, butlers, and private bathrooms.
Boeing ended its difficult 2024 as the biggest loser in the Dow Jones index
Boeing was set for a troubled year after the Alaska Airlines blowout last January led to heightened scrutiny. A seven-week strike made it even worse.
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Explosive experts: The Las Vegas blast could have been worse
Explosives experts told BI the design of the explosives that detonated outside the Trump Hotel didn't appear sophisticated.
The rise of Chinese Tesla rival BYD, which just hit a sales record
The Chinese automaker BYD, which makes fully electric and hybrid vehicles, just announced record sales for the year.
Turo's Cybertruck rentals are in focus after Las Vegas incident. Its CEO says there were 'no red flags.'
The car-sharing app was used to rent vehicles involved in the New Orleans and Las Vegas incidents. It's one of the few platforms to offer Cybertrucks.
Tesla could see 40% of its profits evaporate when Trump takes office, JPMorgan says
Despite the Musk-Trump bromance, Tesla is facing a tough year after disappointing 2024 sales numbers.
In a first, the US fines an airline for flight delays. Customers could get a cut.
The US Department of Transportation hit JetBlue with a $2 million fine over misleading flight schedules and chronically delayed flights.
A transatlantic United Airlines flight turned around after being struck by lightning on New Year's Eve
Passengers expecting to enter 2025 over the Atlantic ended up celebrating the new year in Boston after lightning stuck their United jet.
Smelly cat incident on a Southwest flight sparks debate about flying with pets
An X user got messages of both support and criticism after posting about being escorted off a flight when her kitten pooped following a "rough landing."
What it's like to work as an Emirates Boeing 777 pilot, from free flights to tax-free pay starting at $7,000 a month
Emirates Boeing 777 pilot Richard Vellinga said he gets free flights and good pay, but has atypical work-life balance given his long-haul flying.
As Tesla flags, its hungry Chinese rivals are having a great week
Tesla is still the world's largest electric vehicle maker, though it continues to face intense competition from its Chinese counterparts.
Photos show the USS Sequoia, the US presidential yacht once known as the 'floating White House'
US presidents hosted heads of state and held glamorous parties aboard the USS Sequoia, the presidential yacht known as the "floating White House."
Tesla sales drop, showing Elon Musk isn't immune to the EV slowdown
Tesla sold about 1.79 million cars in 2024, it said Thursday. It's Elon Musk's electric automaker's first year-over-year decline.
Passengers reportedly encountered bedbugs on 3 Turkish Airlines flights
The airline offered discounts and frequent flyer miles to travelers after they complained about bedbugs on flights, The New York Times reported.
Delta reigns supreme as the most on-time US airline. Here's how its rivals compare.
Delta was the most on-time airline in the US in 2024, followed closely by United. Here's how US and global airlines ranked in on-time performance.
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Las Vegas police thanked Elon Musk for investigating the Tesla Cybertruck blast outside Trump's hotel
Musk had given the police additional information on the explosion, as well as footage of Tesla charging stations across the country.
Both the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded and the New Orleans attack vehicle were rented using the Turo app
The San Francisco-based company said it didn't believe either renter had a criminal background that would have identified them as a security threat.
British Airways' new loyalty program will make it harder for leisure travelers to earn status, and people aren't happy
Many customers said the new requirements make it more difficult to earn British Airways loyalty status, and they will spend their money elsewhere.
A plane carrying 181 people crashed in South Korea, killing almost everyone on board. Here's what we know.
A plane operated by Jeju Air crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft's recovered black boxes will help investigators understand what happened.
China's BYD surged to a new sales record, challenging Tesla for EV dominance
The EV giant sold 1.76 million electric cars in 2024, per figures released on Wednesday, putting it within touching distance of beating Tesla.
Hybrids were the biggest trend in cars in 2024. Here are 5 key things that explain the takeover.
Demand for EVs cooled in 2024 — and hybrid vehicles took off. Here's how it played out, and the reasons behind the trend.
The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy
The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.
A flight had to abort 2 landings and divert to another country after its navigation systems faced GPS jamming
The incident occurred on a flight operated by Lauda Air, a subsidiary of Ryanair, between the Latvian capital Riga and Vienna.
Here's how Jeju Air's CEO says it will come back from the plane crash that killed 179 and scarred its reputation
Jeju Air CEO outlines recovery plans after Sunday's crash to regain passengers' confidence amid plummeting shares and mass cancellations.
The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'
The King of Saudi Arabia boards his Boeing 747 on a golden escalator, while Turkey's jet was gifted by Qatar following diplomatic support.
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A flight attendant has died after the cabin of the plane he was working on filled with smoke
The Airbus A220, which was flying to Zurich, made an emergency diversion to Graz, southern Austria, after smoke started to fill the cabin and cockpit.
What it's like being a helicopter pilot in Antarctica, where tourists shell out $14K+ for the experience
Quark Expeditions pilot Jonathan Mutch is working his third season in Antarctica. He says it's not unusual to see guests well with emotion on a tour.
Dozens of United Airlines employees got sick after eating a Christmas meal provided by the airline
There were 492 meals served to flight attendants on Christmas Day in Denver International Airport. 24 people reported becoming sick afterward.
The Boeing 737 model in the South Korea crash has a stellar safety record — and is flown by nearly every airline in the world
A handful of the nearly 5,000 Boeing 737-800 aircraft produced have been involved in fatal crashes, but the jet is generally reliable and safe.
Photos show what first class looks like on trains around the world
From spacious cabins with heated floors to reclining seats and complimentary meals, here's what first-class travel looks like on trains worldwide.
Passengers are mass-canceling flights with South Korea's Jeju Air after its fatal crash
Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crashed in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people on board.
Bird strike, a possible factor in the South Korea plane crash, has taken down relatively few planes
A bird strike is a possible cause of the fatal Jeju Air crash in South Korea, but many experts say they are skeptical it's the only factor.
The most popular cars of 2024: It was the year of the hybrid.
Hybrids had their best year ever in 2024, and they're all over the year's 10 best-selling models, which included the Ford F-150 and Tesla Model Y.
Before the Jeju Air crash, South Korea had gone from air safety 'pariah' to a global gold standard
The Jeju Air crash in South Korea is an outlier in a country considered to be a gold standard for airline safety.
What data show about surviving a plane crash
The survivability of a plane crash largely depends on the circumstances of the accident. However, statistics show that rear seats can be among the safest.
I drove an $84,000 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet. Here are 14 features that show it's a world-class luxury convertible.
I drove a 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE450 Cabriolet and was impressed by its turbocharged mild-hybrid engine, luxurious cabin, great tech, and quiet ride.
US sees 'early indications' the downed Azerbaijan Airlines flight was hit by a Russian air defense system, White House official says
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed while trying to land after diverting to Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
Jaguar bet big this year. Now, it has to prove all the rebranding controversy was worth it — with a new EV set for 2025.
Jaguar is set to debut its new EV in 2025 after it spent this year whipping up a storm of controversy over a rebrand. Will it all have been worth it?
The world's longest Boeing 747 passenger flight will end as airlines phase out the iconic jet. See where it still flies.
The Boeing 747 has become a rareity in the skies these days. Only four global airlines are expected to operate the iconic double-decker jet in 2025.
I drove more than 30 cars this year as BI's auto reporter. These were 8 of my favorites.
I had a the chance to drive more than 30 cars since returning to BI this summer. Here are eight of my favorites.
Why airline loyalty doesn't pay off like it used to
Even Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is trying to puzzle out the points game.
Flights are avoiding Russian airspace after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight prompted several airlines to suspend flights to Russia.
These were the 27 cleanest cruise ships this year, according to the CDC
The CDC randomly inspects cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses. Of the 128 it's reviewed this year, 27 have received a perfect score.
An oxygen tank on the Azerbaijan Airlines flight exploded before the crash, minister says
Kazakhstan's transport minister said Russian authorities told them that an oxygen cylinder had exploded in the passenger cabin of the aircraft.