Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar

Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump

United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years. 

Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police

A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.

Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply

Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. 

ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows

Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.

Passenger gives birth midair on flight from Jamaica to New York City

A pregnant woman boarded her flight to New York City this weekend as a party of one, but touched down on the tarmac as a family of two.

Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow

Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.

New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes

Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.

Amazon and Delta partner to launch faster in-flight Wi-Fi

Amazon and Delta Air Lines are partnering to significantly upgrade the in-flight Wi-Fi experience for customers.

Security lines ease at NYC airports, but LaGuardia delays persist | See latest

As of Wednesday, wait times at Newark Liberty International Airport have dropped significantly, while LaGuardia is still experiencing delays of up to two hours.

See wait times at LGA, JFK, EWR for Monday

Long security lines continued to snarl travel at LaGuardia Airport. It comes as TSA agents have gone a record 44 days without pay because Congress is at a stalemate over funding the Department of Homeland Security.

TSA delays worsen at LaGuardia as PreCheck lines hit 2 hours

More than 3,000 officers called out sick Wednesday, and nearly 500 have quit since February amid the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown, officials said.

LGA wait times snarl as crash investigation continues

Runway 4 remains closed as investigators probe the deadly collision, compounding delays and operational challenges at the airport. Here's the latest.