DFW Airport upgrades technology for faster passport checkpoints

DFW Airport is showing off new technology aimed at getting United States citizens through passport checkpoints quicker.

Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report

Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.

Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines

Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.

Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.

Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk

It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end. 

Texas Memorial Day travel: TxDOT releases travel forecasts for the holiday weekend

The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.

Southwest Airlines' new portable charger policy a first for U.S. carriers

Under a new policy taking effect Wednesday, May 28, Southwest Airlines will be the first domestic carrier requiring passengers to have portable battery chargers visible while in use.

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.

Horrified passenger films roaches crawling inside Spirit Airlines plane

A horrified Spirit Airlines passenger said she’ll never fly the airline again after filming two roaches crawling inside the cabin.

Spirit Airlines debuts extra-legroom seats, revamps loyalty program

Spirit Airlines is launching a new “Go Comfy” travel option featuring extra-legroom seats available for booking starting May 15.

American trapped in Thailand after dropped charges for insulting the monarchy

American scholar Paul Chambers was arrested last month and accused of insulting the Thai monarchy. U.S. officials were alarmed by the arrest. The family says the charges have been dropped but the journey to get him back home isn't over.

Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases

The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.