Spirit Airlines cancels dozen of flights over 'necessary' inspections, expects to last for days

The budget airlines said the cancellation of approximately 100 flights is being taken out of "an abundance of caution," and said the impact on its network is expected to last for several days.

Southwest makes a pitch for frequent flyers by making it easier to qualify for elite status

There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program. Southwest Airlines said Monday that it will lower the number of flights needed to qualify for the top two levels of its Rapid Rewards program starting next year.

Suspicious skull found in luggage prompts security scare at Utah airport

In a pre-Halloween surprise at Salt Lake City International Airport, TSA officials were spooked when a passenger's checked luggage revealed a skull, prompting a two-hour suspension of baggage screening.

Frontier flight from Denver returns to airport after odor overcomes cockpit

A Frontier Airlines flight originating in Denver and bound for Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, returned to the Mile High City nearly 40 minutes after taking off because of an odor reported in the cockpit, according to reports.

Free access to national parks this weekend in celebration of National Public Lands Day!

This weekend marks a special opportunity for U.S. residents to explore the country's national parks at no cost, as part of the National Park Service's series of fee-free days.

Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight

A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.

Delta flight from Atlanta forced to return after passenger reportedly suffers diarrhea on plane

A Delta pilot allegedly had to make an emergency landing back to the origin city when a passenger's loose bowels resulted in diarrhea all the way through the plane. A supposed snippet of the pilot's call was shared on social media.

Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats

An Air Canada passenger claims that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight.

New Google Flights feature will tell you the best time to book your flight

Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.

American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike

Some American Airlines flight attendants will be on the picket line today at DFW Airport as their union overwhelmingly voted in favor of a strike.

American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.

FAA warns airlines to keep crews away from running jet engines

Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running.