A downtown Jacksonville attorney is representing two Florida families who lost loved ones in January’s deadly mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.

As we move deeper into the holiday travel rush, airports across the country are preparing for record-breaking crowds, and AAA says this Christmas and New Year’s rush will bring record numbers of drivers onto the roads as well.

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record.

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.

U.S. airlines canceled more than 2,700 flights Sunday mostly because of the government shutdown and the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic.

Flight cancellations are accelerating as U.S. airlines comply with a government order to cut flights because of the shutdown.

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

Flight delays are continuing at U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages as the government shutdown enters its second month.

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings on the fatal midair collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter.

Authorities say passengers had to use an emergency slide to evacuate a smoking American Airlines jet at Denver International Airport.

The Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year.

Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are causing stress and anxiety.

At least three people were killed when a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning, adding to the long list of aviation disasters this year.

A private jet that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood Thursday morning is the latest aviation crash this year.

Major U.S. airlines are reducing their flight schedules and revising or withdrawing their profit outlooks for the year due to less domestic travel demand as sentiment about the national and global economies sours.

The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people.

A congressional hearing has reinforced the idea that the January collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft could have been prevented.

The head of the agency investigating the deadly midair collision that killed 67 said Wednesday that someone should have spotted the alarming number of near misses in the skies over the nation’s capital beforehand and reviewing the data now could prevent future crashes.

A fire on an American Airlines plane after it diverted mid-flight and landed at Denver International Airport sent fleeing passengers to a wing amid billowing smoke.

Twelve people have been taken to hospitals after an American Airlines passenger plane landed at Denver International Airport and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly.

The investigation into a January midair collision that killed 67 people near Washington, D.

Federal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.

A former American Airlines flight attendant has pleaded guilty to secretly recording video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom.

The Federal Aviation Administration says an American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway.

Do more U.S. airports need control towers.

Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D.

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a security concern the airline later said was not credible.

A new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.

Investigators say the crew of the Army helicopter that collided in midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington, D.

An American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter collided on Jan. 29 as the plane prepared to land at Washington, D.

Recent aviation disasters and close calls definitely have people worried about the safety of flying.

All the recent aviation disasters and close calls definitely have people worried about the safety of flying.

Thanks to ADS-B technology, anyone can track commercial, private, and some military flights in the country using FlightRadar24. However, aviation experts told News4JAX that it is not required or used by all military aircraft.

President Donald Trump says he thinks last week’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter wouldn't have happened if the U.S. had a more modern air traffic control computer system.

A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.

The remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near Reagan National Airport have been recovered.

Salvage crews have recovered an engine and large pieces of fuselage and are working to retrieve a wing from wreckage of last week’s midair collision near Washington’s Reagan National Airport.

Authorities say they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.

Airline pilots flying into Washington, D.

The so-called “black box” is one of the most important pieces of forensic evidence following a plane crash.

Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner has been recovered.

A deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital is bringing renewed focus on the federal agency charged with investigating aviation disasters.

One of the 60 passengers on board the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter was the daughter of a Jacksonville lawyer.

The airspace around Washington, D.

One of the 67 victims in a crash involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter was from Central Florida, according to a family member.

The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event.

News4JAX aviation expert Ed Booth joined us on The Morning Show to address the unanswered questions and video that appears to show the midair collision.

Booking travel doesn’t have to be stressful or break the bank; with a few smart tips from Consumer Reports, you can save big and travel smarter.

American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.

All flights are now back on schedule, allowing passengers to travel home for the holidays.

Authorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

Sneaking a little ahead of line to get on that plane faster.

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line.

Flight attendants at American Airlines have approved a new contract after years of negotiations.

The investigation targets American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United, focusing on whether their rewards programs involve unfair or deceptive business practices. According to DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the goal is to protect customers from practices that reduce the value, benefits, or availability of their accumulated miles.

Delta Air Lines is extending its suspension of flights between the U.S. and Israel by another month, through Oct. 31.

American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have a deal on a new contract.

Thousands of flights have been canceled after a worldwide internet outage hit many leading airlines, forcing passengers to scramble to save their vacations and other trips.

At least one tire on an American Airlines airplane exploded on Wednesday morning as the aircraft was taking off from the Tampa International Airport.

A blown landing-gear tire caused a delay for American Airlines passengers heading from Tampa to Phoenix.

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

American Airlines is putting employees on leave after they were involved in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight earlier this year.

More than 60 veterans of World War II are being flown from Dallas to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Three Black men are suing American Airlines, claiming they were discriminated against when ordered to leave a plane in January.

American Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.

American Airlines is walking back a court filing in which it seemed to blame a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera phone when she used an airplane lavatory.

The pilots union at American Airlines says there's been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline.

American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.

American Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.

An American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.

American Airlines is raising bag fees and pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points.

Federal officials are investigating an incident in which an American Airlines jet ran off the end of a runway after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over the weekend.

Federal investigators are providing new details about a close call last year at JFK Airport in New York.

More details are coming out about a man accused of punching a flight attendant on an American Airlines plane this week.

Alaska Airlines says it will buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1 billion.

Federal officials say they will give investigators a better tool for understanding accidents and close calls between planes.

There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

American Airlines flight attendants are asking federal officials for the right to go on strike, possibly before the end of the Christmas and New Year’s travel rush, but American said there was “no possibility” of a walkout over the holidays.

Booking a flight with earned miles or points is not synonymous with a free ride. Travelers are still responsible for ticket taxes, fees, and surcharges. These additional costs can accumulate, so meticulous planning is essential to maximize your rewards.

American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.

The family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe it was put there to record her by a member of the crew.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after a highly anticipated report showed inflation accelerated across the U.S. in August, but not by much more than expected.

Pilots at American Airlines have approved a new contract that will raise their pay more than 40% over four years.

American Airlines is trying to crack down on a travel hack.

The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Federal Aviation Administration more money to hire air traffic controllers.

American Airlines reported a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, continuing the run of strong results from the nation's airlines.

If you book with a third-party like Expedia or Travelocity, it’s possible you could be charged for calling your airline directly to change a reservation.

JetBlue is picking Spirt Airlines over American.

Hackers gained personal information about thousands of people who applied to become pilots at American and Southwest airlines.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month.

It will be harder to break into the cockpit on new airline planes.

American Airlines and JetBlue are trying to salvage parts of their partnership in the Northeast, even after a federal judge ruled they must break up the deal.

American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members.

American Airlines and JetBlue must give up their partnership in the northeast U.S. That's what a federal judge in Boston ruled on Friday.

American Airlines says it has a tentative contract agreement with pilots.

The FAA is on a hiring spree right now as it looks to add more air traffic controllers. There is a shortage right now across the country that could affect summer traveling.