More flights canceled Saturday after two days of major disruptions
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
Transportation Dept. proposes new airline refund rules
Federal regulators want to better protect airline passengers when their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. Here's what it means for you.
Federal regulators want to better protect airline passengers when their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. Here's what it means for you.
Germany brings back Munich's Oktoberfest after COVID-19 pandemic pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
French mayor demanding Mont Blanc climbers pay $15,000 funeral and rescue deposit
"People want to climb with death in their backpacks," the mayor said. "It's unacceptable that French taxpayers should foot the bill."
"People want to climb with death in their backpacks," the mayor said. "It's unacceptable that French taxpayers should foot the bill."
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
What’s the deal with airline seats? FAA wants your input on size
The agency wants to know how small airline seats should be after Congress ordered a minimum to be set.
The agency wants to know how small airline seats should be after Congress ordered a minimum to be set.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Woman gets $1,200 from airline over delayed baggage
The woman spent $2,120 on clothes and toiletries to use while her luggage was delayed by two days, including five tops, six bottoms, and four pairs of shoes.
The woman spent $2,120 on clothes and toiletries to use while her luggage was delayed by two days, including five tops, six bottoms, and four pairs of shoes.
Mother, daughter both pilot Southwest flight: 'It's been a dream come true'
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal
The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.
The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.
Unruly passenger forces London-to-Los Angeles flight to land at Salt Lake City
The unruly passenger of the Virgin Atlantic flight was taken into custody in Salt Lake City.
The unruly passenger of the Virgin Atlantic flight was taken into custody in Salt Lake City.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
COVID surge among Los Angeles International Airport staff includes cases where patients have since recovered from virus.
Strong dollar vs. euro: Time to book European travel?
One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.
One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.
Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
8 people injured in 'severe' turbulence on American flight
Six passengers and two flight attendants were hurt and had to be taken to a hospital after their plane hit extreme turbulence.
Six passengers and two flight attendants were hurt and had to be taken to a hospital after their plane hit extreme turbulence.