Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund and reports smaller Q3 profit. American loses money
Southwest Airlines will replace several members of its board with candidates pushed by Elliott Investment Management to end a monthslong fight with the hedge fund. The airline also says its third-quarter profit fell by nearly two-thirds compared with a year earlier on higher labor costs.
Southwest Airlines will replace several members of its board with candidates pushed by Elliott Investment Management to end a monthslong fight with the hedge fund. The airline also says its third-quarter profit fell by nearly two-thirds compared with a year earlier on higher labor costs.
Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.
Icon of the Seas, world's largest cruise ship, sets sail: See inside
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Icon of the Seas has 20 decks, 18 of which are accessible to guests, with 2,350 crew members, 2,805 staterooms and the capacity for 5,610 guests.
Need a vacation? Here are the destinations with the biggest airfare price drops
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
Several international beach destinations have seen big airfare price drops over the past year, according to a new report from the flight comparison site SkyScanner.
United Airlines announces 8 new international destinations for summer 2025 expansion
United Airlines is launching its largest international expansion ever, adding eight new destinations and over 760 weekly flights for summer 2025.
United Airlines is launching its largest international expansion ever, adding eight new destinations and over 760 weekly flights for summer 2025.
Passengers horrified after airline plays explicit movie on every screen: 'Super uncomfortable'
Travelers were floored when an airline played a sexually-explicit movie on every passenger's screen during an international flight – with no way to turn it off.
Travelers were floored when an airline played a sexually-explicit movie on every passenger's screen during an international flight – with no way to turn it off.
A look inside Southwest Airlines' newly-designed planes taking flight in 2026
From the outside, the new Southwest Airlines 737 MAX Jet looks like all the others. But inside is where passengers will notice some major changes.
From the outside, the new Southwest Airlines 737 MAX Jet looks like all the others. But inside is where passengers will notice some major changes.
Southwest Airlines to cut staff, routes in Atlanta, report says
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will soon cut routes and staff in the southwest region, according to the union representing flight attendants for the airline.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will soon cut routes and staff in the southwest region, according to the union representing flight attendants for the airline.
Yelp's 20 most popular - and photographed - places in America
Yelp is celebrating 20 years of online reviews with a spotlight on its most beloved places.
Yelp is celebrating 20 years of online reviews with a spotlight on its most beloved places.
DFW Airport, Love Field airports rank among the best in America
The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.
The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.
Travelers will need 'permission' and a fee to visit the UK
Tourists will now have to fork over a fee if they're not British or Irish citizens under the British government's new travel requirements.
Tourists will now have to fork over a fee if they're not British or Irish citizens under the British government's new travel requirements.
Leaf color tracker: Here’s when fall foliage will peak across US in 2024
The peak of fall foliage can start as early as September, and most locations will peak in either October or November.
The peak of fall foliage can start as early as September, and most locations will peak in either October or November.
Cabin pressure issue on Delta flight causes ear pain, bloody noses for passengers
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Portland was forced to return due to cabin pressure issues, causing passengers to experience pain, ear discomfort, and nosebleeds.
A Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Portland was forced to return due to cabin pressure issues, causing passengers to experience pain, ear discomfort, and nosebleeds.
Alaska reports 3 fatal plane crashes in 3 days, killing 7; NTSB investigates
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three separate plane crashes in Alaska that occurred over a three-day period.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating three separate plane crashes in Alaska that occurred over a three-day period.
Hotels share wackiest room service orders and the crazy things guests leave behind
A survey of 400 hotels reveals wacky room service requests, unusual personal items left behind and the hotel perks you didn’t know you needed.
A survey of 400 hotels reveals wacky room service requests, unusual personal items left behind and the hotel perks you didn’t know you needed.
Disney Cruise Line will no longer accept photocopies of guest birth certificates
Disney Cruise Line sent passengers booked for upcoming cruises an email about the policy change.
Disney Cruise Line sent passengers booked for upcoming cruises an email about the policy change.
When Is the best time to book flights for the holidays?
Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.
Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.
A cruise set to sail the world for 3 years has been stuck in Northern Ireland for 3 months
Travelers waiting to take a cruise around the world have been waiting for months to depart, but several passengers have made the most of their unexpected downtime in other ways.
Travelers waiting to take a cruise around the world have been waiting for months to depart, but several passengers have made the most of their unexpected downtime in other ways.
Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests
Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.
Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.
Record travel expected this Labor Day weekend, despite inflation
According to NerdWallet's Travel Price Index, the overall cost of travel is down one percent from the same time last year, but that is still up nine percent compared to before the pandemic.
According to NerdWallet's Travel Price Index, the overall cost of travel is down one percent from the same time last year, but that is still up nine percent compared to before the pandemic.