This week’s July 4 flight forecast: Cancellations and delays surge amid hectic holiday travel week
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and air travelers are making their plans to enjoy what may be the busiest travel season of the year so far.
Frontier Airlines adds cash to sweeten offer for Spirit merger
The Denver-based airline also raised the amount it would pay Miramar, Florida-based Spirit if antitrust regulators stop the deal.
Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations
Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.
Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there
The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Flight attendant bluntly shares travel tips: ‘We will not help you if you are mean’
A flight attendant took to social media to unapologetically explain what travelers will face this summer and how they should handle the challenges.
OMG! Airbnb offering $10M to 'create the craziest' properties on earth
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions
As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
U.S. could take action against airlines over major flight disruptions, Buttigieg says
Airlines are scrambling to hire pilots and other workers to replace employees whom they encouraged to quit after the pandemic hit.
Airbnb adds ‘vineyards’ category for your next winery getaway
Airbnb says the category already features more than 100,000 homes around the world.
Rough waters ahead for cruise industry as it grapples with staffing slump amid travel heating up
Major cruise stocks fell to an average of 48% this year
Disney offering private jet travel packages to parks for $110,000
The itinerary includes tours of Walt Disney Studios, Skywalker Ranch, photo ops at the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and the Eiffel Tower.
Zoinks! 1-night stay in Shaggy and Scooby-Doo’s Mystery Machine available this summer on Airbnb
Three separate one-night stays will be available on June 24, June 25 and June 26 for $20 a night to celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary.
Debate over Westchester County Airport's future underway
The plan to re-imagine the Westchester County Airport was put on hold during the pandemic, but officials are now pushing ahead with plans to improve the facility.
Delta Air Lines to cut 100 daily flights over the summer
Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
More Memorial Day travel expected, despite high gas prices
Airlines are gearing up for a busy summer season as people are ready to take to the skies again after being cooped up for two years during the pandemic.
AAA predicts 39.2M Americans will travel for Memorial Day
The agency advises travelers to be flexible and plan early to reduce stress.
Video: Rome’s historic Spanish Steps damaged after driver takes wrong turn down staircase
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."