Summer travel: July Fourth weekend another test for airlines struggling to meet demand

Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.

Pennsylvania court blocks Gov. Wolf's bridge tolling plan

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges granted the municipalities' request to effectively declare the plan dead because Wolf's Department of Transportation had not followed the law.

Delta allowing flight changes for free over July 4th weekend

Delta said it anticipates air travel volumes “not seen since before the pandemic” over the period of July 1 to Independence Day.

Frontier Airlines adds cash to sweeten offer for Spirit merger

The Denver-based airline also raised the amount it would pay Miramar, Florida-based Spirit if antitrust regulators stop the deal.

Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations

Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.

Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there

The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions

As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.

American Airlines to cancel service in 3 cities amid pilot shortage

American Airlines is cancelling its service in three cities after a hectic few months of travel due to a shortage of pilots.

Red Air flight catches fire after landing gear collapses at Miami International Airport

A Red Air flight from the Dominican Republic caught fire after its landing gear collapsed upon landing at Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon, the airport said in a statement.

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.

US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up

Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.