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NEW YORK (AP) - The Latest on the aftermath of a strong winter storm that hit the Northeast (all times local):

NEW YORK (AP) — The winter storm sweeping through the Northeast has forced the cancellation of about 85 percent of the flights at the three major airports in the New York City region.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A state lawmaker from Brooklyn plans to propose legislation that would require pilots departing from New York airports to submit to a breathalyzer test before takeoff.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says United Airlines should change a new fare structure that allows fliers to pay cheaper prices but comes with strict rules.

United Airlines has announced that they will begin charging a fee for carry-on luggage stored in the overhead bins. New York State Senator Chuck Schumer is not happy with the announcement of the new fee, and feels that other airlines may follow United's lead. This will lead to even more expensive travel for New Yorkers.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Florida-bound Spirit Airlines jet with 142 people aboard made a safe emergency landing early Monday at Buffalo Niagara International Airport following a reported mechanical problem.

Seeking a minimum wage of $15 an hour, thousands of baggage handlers and other airport workers are on strike at seven of the busiest airports in the United States.

NEW YORK (AP) — The era of free checked suitcases on JetBlue has come to an end.

One WestJet airlines passenger was not content with just complaining about their flight and took up a pen to write a very passive-aggressive note.

A Canadian airline bought Christmas gifts for an entire flight and the amazing video has gone viral. WestJet Air set up an interactive Santa cam and asked passengers what they wanted for Christmas prior to boarding.  When the flight landed at the final destination, the gifts came off the luggage belt to everybody's surprise...