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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
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.
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.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Alaska Airlines announces new paper-free, electronic luggage tag
Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.
Alaska Airlines announced a new program to replace traditional printed luggage tags with electronic ones, allowing travelers to skip the line checking their bags at the airport.
Canada reinstating random COVID tests for air travelers
Starting July 19, 2022, mandatory random testing will resume for fully vaccinated travelers arriving at the four major Canadian airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto.
Starting July 19, 2022, mandatory random testing will resume for fully vaccinated travelers arriving at the four major Canadian airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto.
Heathrow asks airlines to stop selling summer tickets in effort to cap passengers
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
London's Heathrow Airport has been plagued with soaring travel demand and staff shortages, leading to hours-long lines and massive baggage pile-ups.
Transportation Department nudges airlines to let families sit together on planes
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
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.
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
Many in Seattle face exceedingly long wait times to get a passport
It’s a difficult time for travelers for a variety of reasons, with airline schedules in flux and sky-high gas prices—but if you’re in need of a passport, the challenges are even greater. One man even flew from Chicago to Seattle for an appointment in an effort to get his dog back from Mexico.
It’s a difficult time for travelers for a variety of reasons, with airline schedules in flux and sky-high gas prices—but if you’re in need of a passport, the challenges are even greater. One man even flew from Chicago to Seattle for an appointment in an effort to get his dog back from Mexico.
Flight cancellations slowing as Fourth of July weekend ends
Airlines had canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights - and another 23,000 were delayed - since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday.
Airlines had canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights - and another 23,000 were delayed - since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday.