United overhauls MileagePlus rewards program with major changes

United Airlines is shaking up its MileagePlus rewards program in a move that benefits credit card holders and leaves other travelers earning fewer miles.

Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage

A shocking scene unfolded inside Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Monday when a man was seen pushing over check-in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole.

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.

TSA launches $45 identity verification fee for travelers without REAL ID

Starting Feb. 1, 2026, air travelers without a REAL ID or acceptable identification can pay a $45 fee to verify their identity through the new TSA ConfirmID system for a 10-day travel period.

TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID

Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Southwest ends open seating era with final flight, moves to assigned seats

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its longtime open-seating policy, marking a major shift for the carrier as its final open-seating flight will depart from Honolulu to Los Angeles this week.

6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.

Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know

Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.

United flight suffers 'mechanical issue' landing at Orlando airport; groundstop issued

A United Airlines flight experienced a "mechanical issue" while landing at Orlando International Airport on Sunday afternoon, the airline and the airport said in statements to FOX 35.

FAA issues warning for flights over Eastern Pacific citing military activity

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a 60-day warning advising U.S. aircraft operators to exercise caution when flying over the eastern Pacific.