Airplane seat size: FAA wants public's comments on seating dimensions

A U.S. appeals court previously heard arguments from a flyer advocacy group urging it to order the FAA to set minimum seat dimensions on passenger planes.

3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike

The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.

Major US airport websites go offline in apparent cyberattack

The apparent cyberattack hit websites for some major U.S. airports, including in Atlanta and Los Angeles, although officials said flights were not affected.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

Former NBA player sues DFW Airport over lack of development around sports complex

A former NBA player says he spent millions to build a sports facility on a property at DFW Airport because the airport promised development around him. Instead, he says they got a sea of warehouses and gas stations. Now, he’s suing because he says the airport did not keep its word.

Hurricane Ian: How to get compensated if your flight was canceled

Major airlines are allowing passengers to rebook flights without a fee, but each airline’s travel waiver has different restrictions and deadlines.

New rule will reveal 'true cost' of airline tickets, White House says

President Joe Biden plans to announce a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.

Travelers rank 2022’s best and worst airports in North America

It’s been a rough year for airport travelers, but some airports fared far better than others in customer satisfaction.

Women onboard viral video of pilot asking passengers to stop airdropping naked pics speak out

Teighlor Marsalis from Houston, Texas filmed the viral moment when a pilot threatened to turn the plane around at Hobby Airport, if the person airdropping naked pictures using the iPhone AirDrop feature didn't stop.

North Texas airlines, travelers hope to avoid issues during busy Labor Day weekend

The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered airlines to do better by their customers, but the pilots union at Fort Worth-based American Airlines said the staffing shortage is still a crisis.

Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'

“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.

Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels

With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.

Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.

Dallas Love Field shooting suspect out of hospital, in jail

The woman who was shot by Dallas police after opening fire inside of Dallas Love Field is out of the hospital and in the Dallas County jail.