How 9/11 transformed air travel: TSA, security measures, and fees explained
The September 11th attacks profoundly changed air travel. Prior to 2001, security protocols were less stringent, allowing friends and family to accompany passengers to the gate. Post-9/11, significant changes were introduced
Delta planes collide on taxiways at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport; NTSB investigating
A collision has been reported between two Delta Air Lines planes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
When Is the best time to book flights for the holidays?
Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.
Feds open investigation into major airlines over popular rewards programs
Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass offer: What to know about buy-one-get-one flights deal
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
A cruise set to sail the world for 3 years has been stuck in Northern Ireland for 3 months
Travelers waiting to take a cruise around the world have been waiting for months to depart, but several passengers have made the most of their unexpected downtime in other ways.
Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests
Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.
United Airlines flight diverted to Memphis over 'severe turbulence' that left 7 injured
A United Airlines Boeing plane heading from Mexico to Chicago was forced to land in Memphis after it encountered "severe turbulence" over Louisiana.
Breaks in main water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays
Visitors won't be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the main pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.
Flash flooding at Havasu Canyon strands hundreds of tourists; Arizona National Guard deployed for rescue
A flash flooding at the Havasu Canyon area has left hundreds of tourists stranded and in need of rescue. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service said the area received an inch to two inches of rain within the timespan of an hour to an hour and a half.
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during international flight
Gosder Cherilus, 40, was accused of urinating on a passenger and then hitting another person before the flight returned to the airport.
American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
Watch: Irate passenger hurls computer at Frontier staff after missing flight
A Frontier Airlines passenger missed her flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and took her rage out on workers behind the check-in counter.
Alaska Airlines flight makes sudden diversion after pilot says he's not certified to land: report
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was forced to make a sudden diversion from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City after the pilot said he was not certified to land the plane, reports said.
Here are the US airports that get the most TSA complaints
Some airports appear to be particularly stressful when it comes to traveler screening, based on TSA complaints from passengers in a new study.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
A former Southwest Airlines customer service agent in Missouri has been charged with theft after he allegedly printed $79,000 in travel vouchers for personal use and profit.
Would-be VoePass passengers say they missed doomed Brazilian flight over booking mix-up
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Seatbelt mishap breaks woman's ankle on JetBlue flight to Bahamas
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
Brooklyn Jones reportedly confessed to the massive theft after an internal investigation.