Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
Austin airport announces new parking system, weekend travel advisory
The Austin airport announced a new way to reserve parking, as well as a travel advisory as ABIA is expecting more passengers over the weekend.
14 airport workers accused of stealing from checked luggage, Spanish police say
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
Largest solar flare in 6 years leads to problems with radio communications with planes
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
Flight attendants protest at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Members of the Association of Flight Attendants were protesting outside of ABIA Thursday. They want United Airlines to negotiate their contracts and change the way they're paid.
Complaints from travelers about US airlines soars to record pace in 2023
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Wonka-inspired hotel stay is up for grabs, see how you can book a room full of chocolate and candy
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
Plane crash claims pilot's life in Arizona after reporting engine trouble
A tragic plane crash in Arizona claimed the life of a pilot after the aircraft went down, prompting a response from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.
Amsterdam to Detroit flight emergency lands in Canada, passengers housed in military barracks
Due to the unplanned landing, make-shift accommodations for passengers were unusual.
Holiday crowds at airports and on the roads expected to be even bigger than last year
Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
Joseph Emerson, off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, indicted for allegedly trying to shut down plane's engines
A grand jury indicted an off-duty pilot on dozens of counts on Tuesday after he allegedly tried turning off the engines midair on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco in October.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
New regulations pose greatest challenge for tourist flights over national parks, especially Mount Rushmore
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Alaska Air acquires Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B agreement, including debt
Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt.
Venice to test entry fee, cap on visitors to famous canals
Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on a danger list because of the threat of overtourism on its delicate ecosystem.
Amazon offers Prime Student members $25 flights for holidays-here’s how it works
Tickets will be available starting Dec. 5, and here’s how members can grab one.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."