Nov 22 Thanksgiving travel kicks off with snowy weather looming over Northeast By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday, and Sunday is expected to set an all-time record of 2.9 million. Continue reading
Oct 09 Major airlines suspend flights to, from Israel amid war with Hamas By Associated Press American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines suspended service as the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories for the region citing potential for terrorism and civil unrest. Airlines in Europe and Asia are also halting flights. Continue reading
Aug 31 Labor Day travelers can expect lots of company By David Koenig, Associated Press The Federal Aviation Administration predicts that this will be the third busiest holiday weekend of the year so far. Continue reading
Jun 28 Airline cancellations and delays already up ahead of July 4 holiday weekend By David Koenig, Associated Press Huge crowds, bad weather, inability of some airline crews to reach their scheduling offices — even a Delta jet that made a belly landing in Charlotte, North Carolina — have all contributed to the mess. Continue reading
May 26 Flight cancellations, labor strikes raise fears of summer travel chaos in Europe By Kelvin Chan, Danica Kirka, Associated Press British Airways canceled dozens of flights Friday, blaming computer problems for disrupting plans for thousands of passengers at the start of a busy holiday weekend — a rocky kickoff to the summer travel season in Europe. Continue reading
May 26 Passenger opens exit door during flight in South Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The passenger caused air to blast inside the cabin, slightly injuring 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely. Continue reading
May 12 United pilots to picket as airline unions press for pay raise By David Koenig, Associated Press The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Biden announces new rules to protect airline passengers for cancellations, delays By David Koenig, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Monday his administration will write new regulations that will require airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control. Continue reading
Mar 06 In ‘junk fee’ fight, U.S. releases data that shows which airlines won’t charge extra for family seating By Associated Press The Transportation Department is rolling out a “dashboard” to let travelers see at a glance which airlines help families with young children sit together at no extra cost. Continue reading
Feb 20 Record 6,542 guns intercepted at U.S. airport security checkpoints in 2022 By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press Last year saw a record number of guns intercepted at airport checkpoints across the country. The numbers have been steadily climbing and hit 6,542. Continue reading