Southwest raises fees for EarlyBird check-in, Upgraded Boarding
Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.
Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.
Southwest Airlines tries to overturn fine for firing anti-abortion flight attendant
Attorneys for the flight attendant argue that Southwest Airlines violated federal laws protecting workers from religious-based discrimination.
Attorneys for the flight attendant argue that Southwest Airlines violated federal laws protecting workers from religious-based discrimination.
The cost of your next flight is likely to go up, industry group warns
As airlines recover from worldwide groundings during the pandemic, industry leaders said there are several factors likely to push ticket prices higher.
As airlines recover from worldwide groundings during the pandemic, industry leaders said there are several factors likely to push ticket prices higher.
Storms cause travel troubles at DFW Airport
Delays and cancelations continue at DFW Airport after Sunday evening’s storms affected thousands of flights.
Delays and cancelations continue at DFW Airport after Sunday evening’s storms affected thousands of flights.
If you hate airplane turbulence, here are the best places sit
At some point this summer, TSA expects more than 3 million passengers to pass through checkpoints in one day.
At some point this summer, TSA expects more than 3 million passengers to pass through checkpoints in one day.
8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims
American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.
American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.
Passenger reported dead after jumping off world's largest cruise ship
A passenger is reported dead after jumping off the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas on Sunday.
A passenger is reported dead after jumping off the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas on Sunday.
Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
Bette Nash got her first job as a flight attendant in 1957 and experienced major changes in the aviation industry during her career.
Bette Nash got her first job as a flight attendant in 1957 and experienced major changes in the aviation industry during her career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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."
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.