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.

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.

Pilotless air-taxis coming to Houston

Houston airports are partnering with Wisk Aero to explore autonomous air taxis, aiming to alleviate traffic and offer efficient travel options for passengers heading to and from the airport by late 2027.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of a spike in scams targeting timeshare owners and that a large portion of these schemes are being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels.

Flight attendants picket at Bush Airport
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Thousands of flight attendants took their demonstrations outside several airports across the country, including in Houston at Bush Intercontinental. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia spoke with some protesters as their fight could impact summer travelers.

Airplane passengers endure 9-hour 'flight to nowhere'

Passengers and crew had traveled over 4,833 miles at the end of the nine-hour ordeal – and still no closer to their desired destination.

Beware of toll scams saying drivers owe money
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If you're hitting the road for a vacation, the FBI warns drivers to look out for a new scam where con artists are targeting drivers through text saying they owe money for tolls. FOX's Kailey Schuyler has more on what these texts may look like.

Airbnb renters-turned-squatters refuse to vacate property unless evicted: court docs

An Airbnb host in Durham, North Carolina, filed a complaint in court against renters-turned-squatters after they refused to vacate the property until they received an order of eviction, according to court documents.

Boeing plane diverted back to Denver; passenger describes ‘crying and screaming’ before landing

A passenger onboard a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted back to Denver after suffering a tire failure says people in the cabin were "crying and screaming" before the plane made an emergency landing. 

Southwest raises fees for EarlyBird check-in, Upgraded Boarding

Southwest increased the price range of certain perks that allow passengers to board sooner and better pick their preferred seat.

The cost of your next flight is likely to go up, industry group warns

As airlines recover from worldwide groundings during the pandemic, industry leaders said there are several factors likely to push ticket prices higher.