"We saw lots of chunks of tire going down the runway," a pilot said per ATC.com.
As the price of jet fuel rises, airline CEOs expect airfare to rise as well. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the beginning of the year, and it is the second biggest expense for airlines.
A military helicopter crossed in front of a San Francisco United Airlines flight as the plane was coming in to land at a Southern California airport on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said that ticket prices will need to go up 20% to help cover the surging cost of jet fuel.
United Airlines has introduced a new option in economy called the 'Relax Row' with three seats that convert to a pull-out couch with adjustable leg rests.
For the first time in 100 years, a woman has been named United Airlines' most senior pilot, and she is based in San Francisco. Click the link bio to meet Captain Chresten Wilson.