Commercial airline flights rerouted amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Several commercial airlines have started rerouting flights to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of fiance at NE Houston apartment complex
Kendrick Akins is accused of killing his 33-year-old girlfriend around midnight on Jan. 4 in Houston. He's also accused of firing a gunshot at a witness who tried to help his injured girlfriend.
Delta employees sue Lands’ End, alleging uniforms caused health problems
The Delta employees allege that the uniforms have caused numerous people to break out in skin rashes, suffer hair loss and other ailments.
EasyJet does away with ‘ladies & gentlemen’ passenger greeting for more gender-inclusive language
EasyJet airlines is making future accommodations for non-binary travelers who identify as neither male nor female by ditching its traditional “ladies and gentlemen” greeting in favor of more gender-neutral language.
Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname as part of rebranding in the new year
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Alaska Airlines flight attendant sings ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to passengers on delayed flight
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg resigns amid 737 Max crisis
Boeing Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO during the transition period.
2 dead after bus from Houston crashes in Mexico
At least two people are dead and 16 others are hurt after a bus from Houston crashed on its way to the town of Cerritos Saturday, and wet roads could have been to blame.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
6 passengers hurt after 2 Carnival cruise ships collide in Mexico
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
Southwest to cancel thousands of flights as Boeing suspends production of 737 Max jet
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would extend its cancellation of flights until next April, amounting to a total of thousands of canceled flights, as Boeing suspends production of its 737 Max jet next month.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
The best travel destinations of 2020, according to NatGeo
Whether you’re looking for culture, city life, nature or some adventure, here are the best places to experience in 2020, according to National Geographic.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Luxury hotel guests keep stealing mattresses, survey reveals
Stealing towels from a hotel is one thing, but taking the mattress is going way too far.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
Day before Thanksgiving expected to be the busiest on Houston roadways
Houston is always congested during the evening rush hour, but Wednesday expect the worse you’ve ever seen. There will be people wanting to travel early for Thanksgiving whether it’s by car or airplane.
Airline food study reveals who has best meal choices
Flying this holiday? Diet Detective and the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center released the 2019-2020 Airline Food Study, rating foods for 11 airlines.
Pilot dies after mid-flight heart attack
A pilot on an Aeroflot plane died in mid-flight.