Southwest Summer of Go sweepstakes: Chance to win travel getaway

Southwest Airlines is offering travelers the chance to win summer adventure with their Summer of Go sweepstakes, offering destination getaways!

Groundstop issued at Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms

Thunderstorms in the Houston area led to ground stops at Hobby Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Why your summer vacation feels so short, and what you can do about it

While enjoying some relaxation and fun, you may notice how the time seems to go by quicker. Here's what experts say to do about that.

Thousands of flight attendants protest for better conditions and wages nationwide

Demonstrations took place outside several U.S. airports, including Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, where flight attendants rallied for improved working conditions and higher pay.

Autonomous air taxis coming to Houston
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more on when the air taxis could arrive in the Bayou City.

8 reasons cruises may be a better value for a 7-day vacation than land-based hotel stays

Four travel professionals weighed in on the value of cruises over land-based hotel stays for summer 2024 — including amenities and predictability of expenses. Here are eight things to know.

America's best theme parks revealed

Disney World and Disneyland came in second and third on the National Amusement Park Historical Association's survey.

Here are the US airports that are the worst to fly out of — see the list

A new report reveals airports nationwide that aren't ideal for travelers to depart from. See if an airport in your area made this year's list.

Florida boy's missed kindergarten graduation celebrated onboard Frontier Airlines flight

When 6-year-old Xavier Joel from Orlando had to miss his kindergarten graduation due to a scheduling conflict with his mother's commitment as maid-of-honor at a wedding in Puerto Rico, he received a heartwarming surprise.

Here are the most dangerous beaches in the US according to research

According to a study by Simmrin Law, all of the top 25 most dangerous beaches in the U.S. are located in Florida except for one – Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

FAA: Travelers faced 2.1M hours of airport delays last year, prioritizes 'safety' and 'efficiency'

Americans are unsurprisingly fed up with constant flight delays and cancelations across the U.S., and it is only to be expected. From 2023-2024, passengers lost over 2.1 million hours of time due to travel issues.

Memorial Day travel boom! AAA predicts highest number in nearly 20 years

AAA predicts a surge in travel for Memorial Day weekend, with millions hitting the roads and skies despite slightly higher gas prices.

Memorial Day travelers expected to hit 44 million
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People looking to get away for Memorial Day weekend should expect a lot of company on the roadways as AAA predicts the largest number of Memorial Day travelers in almost 20 years. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka hits the road to report more.

Here are affordable summer vacation destinations for 2024

Most Americans are planning a trip this summer amid rising travel costs and soaring inflation, and some are willing to make financial sacrifices to enjoy a nice vacation, but deals on getaways are available.