Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson is sharing his side of the story after he was removed from a flight in restraints for allegedly attempting to crash a passenger jet.

Joe Emerson, the pilot who attempted to shut down the engines of an in-flight Alaska Airlines plane, shares his story with ABC News.

The off-duty pilot who allegedly tried to crash a plane with 83 people on board tells his story.

Alaska Airlines is looking to make its second acquisition in under a decade, this time with Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion.

U.S. officials say they referred 43 cases of unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible prosecution in the last year

Alaska Air is one step closer to acquiring Hawaiian Airlines after the U.S. Department of Justice chose not to challenge the $1.9 billion deal that the carriers say will create a company better able to serve travelers

The flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Windsor Locks, Connecticut, diverted to Raleigh. Passengers say they heard a loud boom followed by a strong smell of something burning.

The families of the 62 victims of the crash are gathering in Sao Paolo, as officials work to identify the victims.

A new alert for vacation scams has been issued as the second half of summer kicks off.

All 61 people on board were killed when the plane just seemed to fall out of the sky.

There is still no confirmation of how the accident occurred, the airline Voepass said.

Authorities have confirmed that there were no survivors after a Voepass flight carrying 61 people crashed in Brazil on Friday.

The passenger plane was traveling from Cascavel, Brazil, and was bound for Guarulhos Airport, near Sao Paulo, the Brazilian airline VoePass said.

An American Airlines passenger accepted multiple travel vouchers after an overbooked flight to extend her trip.

Crew members describe the chaos on the flight, with the pilot not even knowing there was a hole in the plane. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.

Newly released documents describe the chaotic moments after the door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight, as the NTSB holds a two-day hearing into the matter.

Alaska Airlines plane diverted to Portland after declaring a midflight emergency due to a hydraulic issue and possible loss of steering. The jet's front tire visibly shook during the runway taxi.

Top Boeing executives are being confronted with evidence and witness testimony during two days of hearings examining breakdowns that led to the midair blowout.

The flight was diverted back to Boston Logan International Airport "out of an abundance of caution" after the crew reported a lighting strike after departure.

Spirit Airlines announced new fare classes and perks for passengers including bigger seats, free drinks and priority check-in lanes.

Delta Air Lines has reportedly hired prominent litigator David Boies to help seek damages against Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

Delta Airlines is seeking damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft after a massive tech outage.

A Delta Airlines flight was taxiing for takeoff when it hit the tail of another plane that was parked and waiting for departure at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Old and slow safety videos on planes are becoming a thing of the past as some airlines are creating big-budget productions to get passengers to pay attention to safety instructions.

Criminal trial attorney Sara Azari joins ABC News Live with her client Vahe to discuss his in-flight incident and subsequent fine from the FAA.

The company's chief executive speaks out as the FAA takes a closer look at the airline and says he will end the airline's open seating policy.

CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is committed to safety as the FAA announces a new audit of the company. ABC's Lionel Moise reports.

Southwest Airlines is eliminating its open seating policy. It will begin rolling out assigned seating and premium seat options beginning next year.

The commercial airline has decided to begin assigning seats. This is the first time their passengers will be assigned seats before arriving at the airport.

The airline made the announcement Thursday and cited customers' complaints about its open seating as one reason for the change.

Southwest Airlines is moving from its famously open seating to assigned seats, adding a premium cabin with more legroom and adding redeye flights.

An escalator at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport caught fire Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told ABC News.

Patrick Flanagan explains his time stranded at the airport for 12 hours.

Families speak out amid continued air travel chaos with Delta Air Lines, now being investigated by the Transportation Department.

The major Delta flight disruptions are now in their sixth day, leaving many passengers stranded at airports. The airline issued an apology Wednesday morning.

Over 10,000 Delta flights were canceled and another 45,000 delayed, resulting in lost luggage. WCVB reporter Todd Kazakiewich gives more details.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the investigation on Tuesday.

ABC News’ Gio Benitez breaks down what rights passengers have if an airline cancels or delays their flight.

It’s been five days since the global tech outage affected most U.S. airlines, but Delta has struggled to get back on track, with nearly 1,100 cancellations on Monday alone.

Delta Air Lines CEO responded to backlash from customers and spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about passenger protection rights.

The airline canceled nearly 1,000 flights as the airline struggled to recover from last week's computer outage caused by CrowdStrike. ABC News' Rhiannon Ally reports.

The FAA is investigating another harrowing close call after a Southwest Airlines plane dropped within 150 feet of the water off the coast of Florida.

Travel expert Katy Nastro breaks down the best ways to navigate travel amidst Friday's IT outage chaos.

A timelapse shows passenger flights across the U.S. from midnight to 10 a.m. ET on Friday as a wave of IT outages swept the globe, causing thousands of flight cancellations.

IT outages have been reported across the globe as airlines, airports, banks and media companies have suddenly experienced ongoing disruptions.

Travel experts share insights to navigate air travel delays and best next steps following the CrowdStrike IT outage.

The outage has forced American Airlines, United, Delta and other carriers to halt service overnight due to the widespread computer issues.

“I felt demoralized. I felt embarrassed, humiliated. I felt like my dignity was stripped from me right for my children and my family," former NFL star Terrell Davis said.

The flight was preparing for takeoff in San Francisco when smoke in the cabin forced everyone to evacuate the plane.

An American Airlines flight has been evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin while the plane was taxiing at San Francisco International Airport.