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.
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.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
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.
Get paid $15,000 to attend, rate Midwestern state fairs
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.
Delta plane grounded at LAX after reported issue with landing gear
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles blew out two tires when it landed at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
A Delta flight from Atlanta to Los Angeles blew out two tires when it landed at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Delta sends plane to recover 1,000 lost bags stranded at London airport
The luggage belonged to passengers whose flight from London to Detroit was canceled Monday. Delta said travelers were booked on other flights.
The luggage belonged to passengers whose flight from London to Detroit was canceled Monday. Delta said travelers were booked on other flights.
Heathrow asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets in effort to cap passengers
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
Spirit Airlines flight catches fire on landing at Atlanta airport
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Best cities for recreation in 2022: report
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
US officials warn of 'serious risk' traveling to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
A new travel advisory issued for Americans by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico is strongly warning against travel to Tijuana and Rosarito, Baja California due to "serious risk" as a result of the recent arrest of a prominent cartel leader.
Marriott confirms another data breach at one of its hotels
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
United Airlines suspending flights to airports in Arizona, Arkansas starting this fall
United says the service changes will begin in September.
United says the service changes will begin in September.
FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.
Flight attendant gives saucy performance during safety demonstration
Brittney Abernathy, who recorded the hilarious moment, posted the video to Twitter with the caption, “Give this man a raise.”
Brittney Abernathy, who recorded the hilarious moment, posted the video to Twitter with the caption, “Give this man a raise.”
86-year-old woman recognized as world's longest-serving flight attendant
A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.
A lot has changed in the skies in the last 65 years — but Bette Nash’s career is still going strong.