New Carnival cruise ship coming to Galveston port in December

A new Carnival ship, said to be larger than the current ships sailing from Cruise Terminal 25, is set to arrive in the Galveston port and join the Carnival Cruise Line in December.

At least 6 killed after fire rips through New Zealand hostel

A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-story building in their pajamas in what a fire chief on Tuesday called his “worst nightmare.”

Cracked windshield forces Southwest flight to divert back to Hawaii

The airline told FOX Television Stations that the flight left Sunday from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport destined for San Diego International Airport.

TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security

The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.

Houston flights at George Bush IAH delayed due to weather

Severe weather in the Houston area has delayed several flights going in and out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Mother's Day.

United Airlines picket, demand new contracts
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Pilots from at least 3 major U.S. airlines are upset with their contracts, just as the summer travel season gets set to take off. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff was outside Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport where United Airlines pilots were picketing to raise awareness.

United Airlines pilots picket outside Houston's Bush Airport ahead of summer travel season

Thousands of United Airlines pilots across the country are demanding better working conditions and hundreds picketed outside Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport in full uniform.

United Airlines pilots demand better working conditions
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Thousands of United Airlines pilots across the country are demanding better working conditions. FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff went outside Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport where pilots were protesting Friday afternoon.

Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike

Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.

Lyft rolls out feature to make airport pickups faster

The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.

Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year

Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. 

Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years

Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper.  Here's why.

Man arrested after hidden camera found in Royal Caribbean cruise ship bathroom: FBI

A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors. 

These US national parks require reservations in 2023

Beware that some national parks are much more popular than others, and you'll need to make a reservation if you want to visit.