Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too

AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.

American Airlines, pilots union reach tentative deal

American Airlines and its pilots’ union have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract.

Most affordable beach towns of 2023 revealed — and some are not where you'd think

With many people seeking the nearest beach to enjoy for a couple of days, people are also looking closely at the price tag that comes with those destinations.

Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize potential strike

The pilots union for Southwest Airlines says its members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. Here's what that could mean during the busy summer travel season.

US proposing new rules for airline cancellations, flight delays

President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas set to finally open after years of setbacks

Company executives for Fontainebleau Las Vegas made the announcement Tuesday morning, more than a year after the company publicly set a goal to open before the end of 2023.

Southwest Airlines named worst airline in the US, according to new study

The site WalletHub looked into the 9 largest US airlines, plus two regional carriers in a number of categories, including cancelations, delays, mishandled baggage, legroom and more.

UT Arlington receives $10 million grant to develop energy-efficient roads

UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.

Southwest reports $159 million 1Q loss on meltdown effects

The airline said Thursday, however, that it made money in March and expects to be solidly profitable in the April-through-June quarter that includes the start of the peak summer travel season.

Southwest Airlines continues effort to earn back consumer confidence after holiday meltdown

The Dallas-based carrier is announcing a three-part plan to prevent another debacle like the one last Christmas that led to the cancelation of some 17,000 flights, leaving passengers and their luggage stranded at airports across the country.

US issues 'do not travel' warning for Mexico

AVOID MEXICO TRAVEL: The warning was issued before the FBI announced four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros.