Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs
The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.
The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.
Canada wildfire smoke slowing Houston travel
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has now reached the nation's capital. It's also been blanketing much of the northeast region of the United States and wreaking havoc for some here in Houston. FOX 26's Damali Keith is at Hobby Airport with how it's disrupting travel.
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has now reached the nation's capital. It's also been blanketing much of the northeast region of the United States and wreaking havoc for some here in Houston. FOX 26's Damali Keith is at Hobby Airport with how it's disrupting travel.
Canada wildfires: Smoke from the wildfires disrupting travel in Houston
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has engulfed New York and the Northeast US, causing travel chaos, even here in Houston.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada has engulfed New York and the Northeast US, causing travel chaos, even here in Houston.
Houston railroads: Nearly $40 million federal grant expected to save lives, commuter travel time
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a federal grant of $36.9 million that will transform railroad crossings, making them safer and more efficient.
Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a federal grant of $36.9 million that will transform railroad crossings, making them safer and more efficient.
Woman charged after being on Bush Intercontinental Airport runway, caused brief shut down
After causing a brief shutdown of Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, Ivori Howard, 22, was arrested and charged in Harris County.
After causing a brief shutdown of Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, Ivori Howard, 22, was arrested and charged in Harris County.
US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns
A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution."
A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution."
Some cruise lines overbooking sailings due to high demand
Cruise vacations are so popular this year, some cruise lines are overbooking
Cruise vacations are so popular this year, some cruise lines are overbooking
Ground stops issued at Bush, Hobby airport due to thunderstorms
Are you heading to the airport? The afternoon storms in the Houston area are causing travel problems.
Are you heading to the airport? The afternoon storms in the Houston area are causing travel problems.
Prominent Florida family linked to plane that flew over DC, crashed in Virginia mountains
A Florida couple said their daughter and granddaughter were among the four people killed in a Cessna plane crash in Virginia on Sunday.
A Florida couple said their daughter and granddaughter were among the four people killed in a Cessna plane crash in Virginia on Sunday.
India train accident caused by error with signaling system, railway official says
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.
United Airlines pilots union moves closer to strike
The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.
The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.
Spirit Airlines outage resolved after causing major flight delays
Passengers on social media reported hours-long delays and having to de-board Spirit planes that were set to take off.
Passengers on social media reported hours-long delays and having to de-board Spirit planes that were set to take off.
FAA may have to redo plane evacuation tests as passengers squeeze into smaller spaces
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawmakers who want tougher standards for evacuating aircraft in an emergency have criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for what they consider unrealistic simulations, and now they are calling for a do-over of current evacuation tests.
Lawyer busted for using ChatGPT to write brief after fictitious court cases cited
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
An attorney could face sanctions after learning the hard way about the pitfalls of using ChatGPT.
Frontier Airlines launches 'all you can fly' fall and winter pass for $299
Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.
Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board international flights
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
Passengers flying internationally will be asked to step on the scale, which the airline says is completely voluntary and anonymous.
American Airlines passenger sentenced after spitting, using emergency slide
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight said he felt suffocated
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
Memorial Day travel expected to be the nation's third-busiest ever
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend brings the unofficial start to summer and a lot of people are expected to take advantage of the time off.
The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend brings the unofficial start to summer and a lot of people are expected to take advantage of the time off.