Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Flying or driving, here’s what to expect
Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
Was your flight delayed or canceled? New online dashboard displays what U.S. airlines owe you
After a chaotic summer travel season, federal transportation officials are cracking down, forcing airlines to be more transparent when it comes to what they owe passengers if they cancel or delay a flight.
Pilots protesting at Atlanta airport during busy Labor Day weekend
Pilots working for Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, exhausted by long hours and a demanding schedules, plan to resume their protest during another busy travel week.
Pilot threatens to end flight after someone sent nudes via AirDrop: 'Quit sending naked pictures'
“If this continues while we’re on the ground, I’m going to have to pull back to the gate, everybody’s going to have to get off,” the pilot could be heard telling passengers in a viral TikTok video.
Atlanta airport prepares for busy Labor Day travel weekend
Atlanta's airport is expect more than 1.6 million passengers over Labor Day weekend with Friday as its busiest day. Travelers should expect delays and get to the airport at least 2 hours before your departure time.
Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels
With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.
VIDEO: Engine fire forces LA-bound plane to divert back to Mexico
The engine of an LA-bound plane shot sparks mid-flight this week, forcing the plane to divert back to its origin airport in Guadalajara.
Fleet of hydrogen passenger trains debuts in Germany
A fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains is replacing diesel trains that previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Germany. The trains use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, saving about 420,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Alaska Airlines flight to San Diego returns to SEA after 'unusual vibration' from side of plane
An Alaska Airlines flight headed for San Diego returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after takeoff because of an "unusual vibration" coming from the left side of the plane.
Pete Buttigieg warns airlines to help fliers trapped by cancellations, delays or face new rules
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is telling airlines to do a better job of helping stranded travelers or they will face new regulations.
All-Black, female crew operates American Airlines flight out of DFW
The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.
Airbnb testing 'anti-party' algorithm to enforce ban on big parties
More than 6,600 Airbnb guests were suspended last year for violating the company's ban on parties.
Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic passenger planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
New data reveals the worst times to fly, worst airports for cancellations
Planning a trip? Research says these are the best days to fly and the worst airports for cancellations.
Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel
A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Video shows confrontation between Spirit Airlines employee, traveler at DFW Airport
A Spirit Airlines employee got into an argument with a traveler that got out of control at DFW Airport. The fight apparently started over a problem with seating on a flight.