United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge

The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.

Hawaii lawmakers fails to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists

Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.

JetBlue to offer non-alcoholic beer on domestic flights

The new offering on JetBlue domestic flights comes as more Americans say they intend to drink less alcohol.

Massachusetts State Police arrest passenger with 'vampire straw' at Boston airport

Troopers confiscated the straw from a passenger at the airport on Sunday, according to Transportation Security Administration New England spokesperson Dan Velez.

8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort

The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.

Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl

Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight. 

Cruise line let passenger’s body decompose, lawsuit says

A widow and her family are suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling her husband’s body after he died while they were on a ship last year, saying it was left to decompose and they suffered extreme emotional trauma.

Wilmington Airport airline adds 9 new non-stop destinations

Avelo Airlines announced nine new non-stop routes to destinations including Charleston, South Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee and spring break favorite Daytona Beach, Florida, all for inexpensive rates.

FAA warns of safety hazard from leaky faucets in Boeing 787, calls for inspections

The FAA is calling for inspections of all Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to recurring issues with leaky bathroom faucets that prompted concern about damaging the airliner's electronics.

Hawaii considers tourist fees to help protect its natural environment

“All I want to do, honestly, is to make travelers accountable and have the capacity to help pay for the impact that they have," one Hawaii lawmaker said.

Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun

The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.