FAA: Travelers faced 2.1M hours of airport delays last year, prioritizes 'safety' and 'efficiency'
Americans are unsurprisingly fed up with constant flight delays and cancelations across the U.S., and it is only to be expected. From 2023-2024, passengers lost over 2.1 million hours of time due to travel issues.
Qatar Airways turbulence leaves 12 hurt on flight to Dublin
Turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight injured 12 people, sending eight of them to the hospital, authorities said.
American Airlines passengers in Miami stuck on sweltering Boeing plane: travelers
American Airlines passengers were stuck on a sweltering Boeing jet for more than an hour while waiting to depart from Miami to Costa Rica.
Frontier Airlines says its facing 'widespread abuse' of wheelchair service
Frontier CEO Barry Biffle said he's witnessed 20 people board a plane with a wheelchair, and only three use them to get off.
TSA sets new record for most passengers screened in a single day
“We recommend arriving early,” TSA posted on X.
When is Memorial Day traffic the worst? AAA shares best times to drive
Those planning to drive over Memorial Day weekend 2024 should take note of the best times to hit the road, according to AAA.
American Airlines backtracks after lawyers blame girl, 9, for not seeing hidden camera in bathroom
The airline's attorneys wrote in an answer to the lawsuit involving the 9-year-old from Austin, “She knew or should have known [the compromised lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device." But now, the airline says its outside legal counsel "made an error in the filing."
College golf team watches in shock at clubs recklessly handled on Delta flight before NCAA champs
The East Tennessee State University men’s golf team, competing in the NCAA Championship, was appalled by the careless handling of their luggage and golf clubs on a Delta flight, an incident they captured on video.
Spirit, Frontier get rid of change and cancelation fees
Two major airlines in the U.S. announced changes to their policies in recent days after Biden has been cracking down on so-called “junk fees.”
Which US airports have the longest and shortest delays?
The website Places to Travel crunched the numbers and found the 20 U.S. airports with the longest average flight delays and the shortest during 2023.
Biden releasing 1M oil barrels to combat summer gas prices
In an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Biden administration announced the release of 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy.
Memorial day flights, hotels: What will it cost you?
Airfare prices will spike more than $40 per week leading up to Memorial Day weekend. Millions of people are expected to fly, based on data from travel app Hopper.
22 pounds of ketamine disguised as children's toys seized at DFW Airport
Dallas U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday that its officers intercepted two shipments at DFW Airport from London heading to Miami, Florida.
'Lord of the Rings' fans can stay in this hobbit-inspired B&B
In Bella Vista, California, "Lord of the Rings" enthusiasts can indulge in a fantasy getaway featuring four hobbit-themed accommodations.
Boeing faces charges for violating settlement post 737 Max crashes
Boeing is under scrutiny by the Justice Department for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement related to the fatal crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft.
DFW Airport Police Department hiring officers, detention staff and more
The airport's police department is trying to recruit officers as well as people for other positions.
Spirit and Delta planes collide at Cleveland airport, prompting FAA investigation
A collision between a Spirit and Delta airplane at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has prompted an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Real ID license: Deadline approaches for US travelers
The Real ID deadline required for travel on U.S. flights is officially less than one year away. Here’s what you need to know.
Deadliest highways in America are located in these 3 states, report finds
A recent report found that there were 63 driving deaths in the “safest" state in 2023 and nearly 4,500 in the “least safe" state.
Most and least favorite airlines among US passengers: 2024 survey
Between costly airfares, crowded planes and sometimes unruly passengers, travelers don’t always love the experience of flying.