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.

American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic passenger planes

American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.

TEXRail adds overnight parking option at 5 train stations

It's cheap at $5 a night. The hope is that it attracts people who may want to take the train to DFW Airport when they're traveling.

Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel

A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.

Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail

In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.

Video shows confrontation between Spirit Airlines employee, traveler at DFW Airport

A Spirit Airlines employee got into an argument with a traveler that got out of control at DFW Airport. The fight apparently started over a problem with seating on a flight.

Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.

American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule

American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.