Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'

While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,

US to lift travel ban for vaccinated foreign nationals on Nov. 8

The White House is expected to announce fully vaccinated international travelers who are foreign nationals will be allowed into the united states starting Nov. 8.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.

Bill would require US airline passengers to have COVID-19 vaccine or prove negative test

The bill, proposed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, would require all domestic airline passengers to be fully vaccinated, submit a negative test, or show proof of full recovery from a COVID-19 infection.

Flight attendants call for more action against unruly passengers

Since January, the Federal Aviation Administration has logged more than 4,200 unruly passenger reports, leading to more than $1 million in fines issued.

FAA asks airlines to do more to stop violent, unruly passengers

Despite a zero-tolerance policy enacted in January, the FAA is seeing a rise in violent, unruly passengers on planes. The agency has asked airlines to do more to bring those numbers down.

United briefly experiences system outage impacting operations, website

United Airlines on Friday reported a system outage that briefly impacted its website and mobile app, as well as operations at some airports.

Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending

If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.

9/11 attack prompted more security, less privacy for travelers

Ask anyone old enough to remember travel before Sept. 11, 2001, and you're likely to get a gauzy recollection of what flying was like.

Galveston expecting large crowds for Labor Day weekend

Galveston officials tell FOX 26, they're ready for last big summer hurrah, large crowds are expected for the Labor Day weekend

Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says

Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.

Hotels experimenting with add-on fees to boost revenue

At a time when the hotel industry is still struggling to regain business lost during the pandemic, some are taking a cue from air travel and finding new ways to make a buck.