Frontier Airlines reveals ‘empty middle seat’ option on flights

On Tuesday, Frontier Airlines announced UpFront Plus – a new upgraded seating option that offers extra space on the aircraft.

Airbnb bans indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy

Airbnb has announced a ban on indoor security cameras to safeguard guest privacy. Previously permitted in common areas with disclosure, indoor cameras will now be prohibited entirely.

United flight from SFO makes emergency landing at LAX after hydraulics failure

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport en route to Mexico City was diverted to LAX due a "hydraulics issue," according to the FAA.

Plane crash in Nashville along I-40 kills all 5 people on board

A plane crash in Nashville, Tennessee, killed all five people on board, authorities said. The plane crashed along I-40, bursting into flames.

American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets

American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating. 

JetBlue, Spirit agree to terminate merger over regulatory issues

Low-cost carriers JetBlue and Spirit agreed to terminate their $3.8 billion merger agreement after facing significant regulatory and legal hurdles. 

Miracle Hot Springs shuts down 'indefinitely' following 2 deaths

Sequoia National Forest's Miracle Hot Springs closed indefinitely Monday after the second death in two years, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Delta adds second flight for viewing total solar eclipse on April 8

The company is adding a second flight for the path of totality, which will depart from Dallas-Fort Worth and arrive in Detroit at the same time as the other already-sold-out flight.

Airlines earned $33B from bag fees last year, report finds

A new report finds that fees for checked bags first started as an economic necessity for airlines seeking relief from high fuel prices during the oil shock of 2007-2008.