Frontier Airlines adds seven new non-stop routes at DFW Airport

Frontier Airlines adds seven new non-stop routes at DFW Airport

Frontier will now offer direct flights from DFW to: Buffalo; Durango, Colorado; Hartford, Connecticut; Phoenix; San Diego; San Francisco and Tampa.

Frontier will now offer direct flights from DFW to: Buffalo; Durango, Colorado; Hartford, Connecticut; Phoenix; San Diego; San Francisco and Tampa.

Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow

Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow

A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.

A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.

Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9

Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9

Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.

Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.

Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports

July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports

Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.

Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.

US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed

US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed

Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.

Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.

Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results

Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results

Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.

Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.

North Texas airports to receive millions in pandemic relief from FAA grant

North Texas airports to receive millions in pandemic relief from FAA grant

Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers. Dallas Love Field is getting some $58 million from the FAA. DFW Airport will get $251 million.

Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers. Dallas Love Field is getting some $58 million from the FAA. DFW Airport will get $251 million.

North Texas hotels struggling to keep up with demand while facing labor shortage

North Texas hotels struggling to keep up with demand while facing labor shortage

Airlines aren't the only ones struggling through growing pains of increased demand with decreased labor. Hotels are going through similar issues. Some Dallas-are hotels offering sign-on bonuses and are pushing referrals just to keep up with the business summer is expected to bring.

Airlines aren't the only ones struggling through growing pains of increased demand with decreased labor. Hotels are going through similar issues. Some Dallas-are hotels offering sign-on bonuses and are pushing referrals just to keep up with the business summer is expected to bring.

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages

Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.

Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.

US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21

US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21

The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.

The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.

Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19

Royal Caribbean postpones 1st US cruise after crew members test positive for COVID-19

Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

Royal Caribbean International is postponing for nearly a month one of the highly anticipated first sailings from the U.S. since the pandemic began because eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.

More Southwest Flights canceled as airline tries to recover from 2 days of computer problems

More Southwest Flights canceled as airline tries to recover from 2 days of computer problems

Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.

Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.