Holiday travel to peak across US
Holiday airport travel expected to peak across the U.S. on Friday, three days before Christmas. FOX 26's Jade Flury is at Hobby Airport with a look at the lines.
Holiday airport travel expected to peak across the U.S. on Friday, three days before Christmas. FOX 26's Jade Flury is at Hobby Airport with a look at the lines.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Holiday travel in US becoming busier
Holiday travel sees seven and a half million rushing through the airport. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports from an East Coast airport.
Holiday travel sees seven and a half million rushing through the airport. FOX's Chelsea Torres reports from an East Coast airport.
Holiday travel begins at Hobby Airport
We're now in the holiday travel rush and people are heading to Houston airports in preparation to travel and spend time with their loved ones for the holiday. AAA reports this will be a busier time in the air and the highways compared to last year. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more from travelers at Hobby Airport.
We're now in the holiday travel rush and people are heading to Houston airports in preparation to travel and spend time with their loved ones for the holiday. AAA reports this will be a busier time in the air and the highways compared to last year. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more from travelers at Hobby Airport.
TSU Flight Academy to open in 2025
As the aviation industry needs more pilots, Texas Southern University hopes to become the premier aviation school. The university announced they are building a flight academy at Ellington Airport and it's all thanks a $5.5 million from the Airport Improvement Fund approved by the Houston City Council.
As the aviation industry needs more pilots, Texas Southern University hopes to become the premier aviation school. The university announced they are building a flight academy at Ellington Airport and it's all thanks a $5.5 million from the Airport Improvement Fund approved by the Houston City Council.
Southwest Airlines fined $140 million for 2022 holiday meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a big fine following last year's holiday meltdown that canceled hundreds of flights.
Southwest Airlines is paying a big fine following last year's holiday meltdown that canceled hundreds of flights.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
14 airport workers accused of stealing from checked luggage, Spanish police say
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Wonka-inspired hotel stay is up for grabs, see how you can book a room full of chocolate and candy
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
Holiday travel: Do luggage trackers work?
Flight delays and cancellations can be stressful and we can try our best to plan, but what we never plan for is lost luggage. You can however be prepared in case that happens. Travel security expert Kevin Coffey shares his advice and suggests luggage trackers!
Flight delays and cancellations can be stressful and we can try our best to plan, but what we never plan for is lost luggage. You can however be prepared in case that happens. Travel security expert Kevin Coffey shares his advice and suggests luggage trackers!
Limited $25 flight sale for students
Good news for struggling college students! Amazon is teaming up with the travel app "Student Universe" to offer $25 domestic flights to Prime Student Members. The sale lasts until Thursday, Dec. 7. Amazon will offer 1,000 tickets each day.
Good news for struggling college students! Amazon is teaming up with the travel app "Student Universe" to offer $25 domestic flights to Prime Student Members. The sale lasts until Thursday, Dec. 7. Amazon will offer 1,000 tickets each day.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
Alaska Air acquires Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B agreement, including debt
Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt.
Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt.
Venice to test entry fee, cap on visitors to famous canals
Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on a danger list because of the threat of overtourism on its delicate ecosystem.
Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on a danger list because of the threat of overtourism on its delicate ecosystem.
United Airlines $2.6 billion terminal project will debut in time for World Cup, mayor says
Terminal B at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will soon see more gates, a new United club, and a more efficient baggage system. It's part of United Airlines’ Next growth plan.
Terminal B at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport will soon see more gates, a new United club, and a more efficient baggage system. It's part of United Airlines’ Next growth plan.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video
Airport workers tackled a man who authorities say popped open an emergency escape hatch on a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday.
Airport workers tackled a man who authorities say popped open an emergency escape hatch on a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday.
Woman on meth tries to open emergency exit door on plane after showing signs of anxiety
Korean Air flight crew were able to restrain the woman on the flight from New York to South Korea.
Korean Air flight crew were able to restrain the woman on the flight from New York to South Korea.
Three-year, around the world 'Life at Sea' cruise canceled at the last minute
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.