American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
More flights canceled Saturday after two days of major disruptions
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
More than 1,600 flights were scrapped Friday in the worst day for cancellations since mid-June.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
The cheapest gas in the country is in Texas, AAA reports
“It remains to be seen how far gasoline prices can actually fall with the busy summer driving season still underway,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster.
“It remains to be seen how far gasoline prices can actually fall with the busy summer driving season still underway,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Mother, daughter both pilot Southwest flight: 'It's been a dream come true'
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
Captain Holly Petitt and her daughter, First Officer Keely Petitt, piloted a flight from Denver to St. Louis -- a first for the airline.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Southwest Airlines drops expiration dates on flight credits
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it's dropping the expiration date for all flight credits to improve the customer experience amid a trying time for the industry.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Spirit, Frontier abandon merger bid, paving way for JetBlue deal
The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.
The Frontier offer was worth more than $2.6 billion in cash and stock, far short of JetBlue's all-cash bid of $3.7 billion.
Unruly passenger forces London-to-Los Angeles flight to land at Salt Lake City
The unruly passenger of the Virgin Atlantic flight was taken into custody in Salt Lake City.
The unruly passenger of the Virgin Atlantic flight was taken into custody in Salt Lake City.
Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
Spirit Airlines bringing hundreds of new jobs to Houston
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Spirit Airlines is bringing hundreds of jobs to Houston. On Tuesday, the company announced a new crew base at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
What is the world's best airline? Top carriers for 2022 ranked, according to report
The best airlines in the world were ranked for a number of factors, including safety and product ratings, passenger reviews, profitability, and environmental commitment.
The best airlines in the world were ranked for a number of factors, including safety and product ratings, passenger reviews, profitability, and environmental commitment.
Transportation Department nudges airlines to let families sit together on planes
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
As air travel ramps back up, authorities are urging airlines to make it easier for families to sit together on planes at no extra charge.
Best cities for recreation in 2022: report
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
Anyone looking for a good place for some fun this summer might want to consider heading to Las Vegas.
FAA to give airports $1 billion for terminals and upgrades
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.
The Biden administration is giving nearly $1 billion to 85 airports to expand and upgrade terminals and other facilities, using money approved in last year's huge infrastructure bill.