Southwest Airlines pilots picket, say they're tired of being understaffed and overworked
Southwest Airlines pilots say they are tired of saying 'sorry' on every flight. They're protesting current working conditions that have them understaffed and overworked as travel demand rebounds.
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.
Airlines continue canceling flights, blame bad weather and pilot shortage
Since Thursday, some 19,000 flights have either been canceled or delayed. That includes 40 at DFW Monday and 17 at Love Field. Airlines are blaming bad weather and a shortage of pilots.
Verizon, AT&T agree to delay some 5G service over airline concerns
The delay gives airlines more time to make sure the new service won't interfere with planes.
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.
Uber to expand ride reservation feature at airports ahead of busy summer travel season
Uber Reserve, which allows users to book rides up to 30 days in advance and automatically adjusts reservation times based on flight information, is expanding to 39 U.S. airports.
City votes to demolish South Terminal, make room for other airport expansion
“If the South Terminal goes away, so does access to low fares. Competition in the Austin market will be impacted. That is something every visitor and resident should be concerned about,” said Jeff Pearse.
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
Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days
Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.
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.
Southwest can't be sued for death of passenger who Oakland flight crew thought was unruly
Rich Ilczyszyn suffered a deadly pulmonary embolism while on a flight from Oakland to Orange County – but the flight crew thought he was just being disruptive because of his odd behavior on the plane.
Direct flight from London to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sparks concerns from travelers
One of the first Virgin Atlantic flights landed Wednesday afternoon and passengers on board say it was smooth, but their experience at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was far from it.
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.
American Airlines launches nonstop service between AUS and Montego Bay, Jamaica
Austin residents now have a new summer destination option thanks to American Airlines launching a new nonstop service between AUS and Jamaica.
Spirit should reject Frontier bid, advisers say
Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines' bid to buy Spirit, saying that JetBlue has made a better offer.
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.
Busy summer travel expected at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
“This year, we’re expecting 22 million people to fly out of the airport, which is double what the airport served when we first opened,” said Sam Haynes, public information officer for AUS.
Memorial Day weekend expected to be busy for travel
AAA estimates 39 million people will be traveling for the holiday and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects to have the busiest Memorial Day travel time in its history.
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.