Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry. 

Overflow of luggage: What happens to unclaimed bags?
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Airports are reporting more unclaimed bags due to staffing shortages. Some items left unclaimed for more than 90 days are sold at stores.

Delta sends plane to recover 1,000 lost bags stranded at London airport

The luggage belonged to passengers whose flight from London to Detroit was canceled Monday. Delta said travelers were booked on other flights.

Best cities for recreation in 2022: report

Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas. 

Expect heavy traffic: Revive I-5, SR 520 closures, multiple sporting events scheduled this weekend

Transportation officials are warning drivers who are planning to travel through Seattle this weekend should expect heavy traffic congestion with scheduled highway construction projects and multiple sporting events happening in the city. 

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.

Fourth of July travel: Best days, times to hit the roads in Washington state

An increased amount of travelers are expected to hit the roads this holiday weekend, and the Washington State Department of Transportation released its charts for the best and worst times to be on state highways. 

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.