Summer travel: July Fourth weekend another test for airlines struggling to meet demand

Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.

Delta pilots picketing at JFK Airport

Off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots on Thursday picketed at airports around the country, including John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. After two years of hectic pandemic travel, the pilots say they're fed up with the pace of their contract negotiations.

Over 30 pounds of cocaine found inside man's electric wheelchair at BWI Airport

More than 30 pounds of cocaine was found inside a man's electric wheelchair at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport last week. 

Delta allowing flight changes for free over July 4th weekend

Delta said it anticipates air travel volumes “not seen since before the pandemic” over the period of July 1 to Independence Day.

Tour bus driver slashed in face near Port Authority Bus Terminal

The driver of a double-decker tour bus was recovering after he was slashed in the face near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The suspect was arrested.

Carnival Magic fight while at sea investigated by NYPD

A fight aboard a cruise ship while at sea was under investigation by the NYPD after the ship returned to Manhattan early Tuesday.

Live like Dolly Parton with a stay on her tour bus

The country music legend is offering up her tour bus for guess to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life on the road.

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.

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.

Plane catches fire after landing at Miami International Airport; 3 injured

A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.

Red Air flight catches fire after landing gear collapses at Miami International Airport

A Red Air flight from the Dominican Republic caught fire after its landing gear collapsed upon landing at Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon, the airport said in a statement.