Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic

More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.

Southwest, American execs say holiday travel should be trouble-free

Airline executives from the four major U.S. carriers -- including North Texas-based American and Southwest Airlines -- testified Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing on oversight of the U.S. airline industry.

American Airlines dropping some international flights due to Boeing manufacturing delay

Just as the airline industry is beginning to find its stride again, American Airlines announced it's dropping some international destinations from its flight plans next summer.

American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit

The CEO of American Airlines is stepping down. The Fort Worth-based airline announced that 59-year-old Doug Parker will retire at the end of March.

Flight attendants call for harsher penalties in air rage incidents

The FAA says it has referred more than three-dozen unruly airline passengers to the FBI for potential criminal prosecution so far this year amid a rise in onboard incidents.

No issues for Thanksgiving travelers at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field

The day before Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest of the year, but there were only a handful of cancelations or delays at both of the North Texas airports on Wednesday.

American Airlines pilots union rejects extra pay incentive for upcoming holidays

In an effort to make sure holiday flights are staffed, American Airlines offered extra pay for flight attendants and pilots who work the holidays. But the pilots turned it down.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.

Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC

Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.

DFW Airport heavily impacted as American Airlines cancels nearly 2,000 flights

Hundreds of thousands of American Airlines passengers were stuck after the airline cancelled about 2,000 flights across the country this weekend.

Latest flight attendant attack highlights continued unruly passenger problem for airlines

This week's mid-flight attack on an American Airlines flight attendant is highlighting a continued problem for airlines with no signs of slowing. So far this year, there have been 4, 941 reports of unruly passengers. Nearly 3,600 are due to masking. And investigators have opened more than 900 cases so far this year.

Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order

Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.

American Airlines will require employee vaccinations

Fort Worth-based American Airlines will now require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

US sues to stop partnership between American Airlines, Jetblue

Government antitrust lawyers said Tuesday that the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.

Several large North Texas employers say they will comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Several large DFW employers have already said they plan to comply with the Biden Administration's new rules for vaccinations, where any company with 100 employees or more must require vaccinations or mandatory testing.