One Thing: Planes, Trains & Big Mistakes

We start with two big developments on US military casualties in the war with Iran and ramped up threats on the world’s most critical oil shipping lane. We have an update on a suspicious device found near the New York City mayor’s residence. Alabama’s governor made rare move for a ...  Show more

The Pentagon says the most intense strikes against Iran are happening today, while President Donald Trump shared conflicting messages about when the war will end. The president also shared his thoughts on Iran’s pick for Supreme Leader. Global oil prices have fallen but the world ...  Show more

A Times investigation found that U.S. passenger planes come dangerously close to crashing into each other far more frequently than the public knows.

Sydney Ember, an economics reporter for The Times, explains why an aviation system known for its safety is producing such ...

When a piece of an Alaska Airlines flight blew out into the sky in January, concern and scrutiny focused once more on the plane’s manufacturer, Boeing.

Sydney Ember, a business reporter for The Times, explains what has been learned about the incident and what the implica ...

If you thought it would be easier to fly than paying soaring gas prices this weekend, brace yourself. Flights are so overbooked and the schedule is so precarious that one airline is offering $10,000 for passengers to give up their seats. Plus, sources reveal who may have tried to ...  Show more

Staffing shortages caused major disruptions for air travelers last summer. Now air crew unions are pushing back against their bosses and losing patience with customers.  From "no toe nail clipping" to "leave the crying babies alone," we hear advice on how to make everyone’s fligh ...  Show more