Lyft rolls out feature to make airport pickups faster
The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Man arrested after hidden camera found in Royal Caribbean cruise ship bathroom: FBI
A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors.
22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Summer travel: FAA activates more direct routes to cut down on delays
The FAA says the new routes will save 40,000 miles of travel time annually.
AI life hacks: How travelers are using ChatGPT to plan trips on a budget
A TikToker mapped out a two-week trip to Europe with the generative AI tool, but others urge caution.
Airbnb renews push for renting single rooms costing average of $67 per night
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
Airlines - not weather - blamed for rising flight cancellations, new report finds
Airlines are to blame for the recent post-pandemic surge in flight cancellations, according to findings from a new government report.
UT Arlington receives $10 million grant to develop energy-efficient roads
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer
Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
American Airlines makes aggressive push to resolve labor disputes with flight attendants, pilots
The Fort Worth-based carrier's CEO is offering pilots a substantial pay boost. Meanwhile, the flight attendants’ union staged an informational picket Tuesday at several airports.
Air travel made better: 20 rules of airplane etiquette no one ever tells you (but should)
With spring travel season here and summer right behind it, there are some very smart ways to make air travel a little more pleasant for everybody involved.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
Sec. Pete Buttigieg attends groundbreaking for DFW Airport's new end-around taxiway
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was at DFW Thursday for the ground-breaking of the airport's southwest end-around taxiway. Once complete in 2025, the southwest end-around will reduce the need for aircraft to cross two active runways.
Carnival Cruise Lines has record future bookings, demand rebounds
Cruises ran into hurdles during the peak of COVID-19, facing low numbers of people traveling and seeing tough pandemic-related restrictions.
Passenger detained at LAX after opening emergency exit door of plane
A passenger onboard a flight from Los Angeles to Seattle was detained Saturday morning after opening an emergency exit door.