Delta, American and United suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
Both Delta and American Airlines have cut all flights to China as the deadly new coronavirus spreads. United is suspending flights to three big cities but will continue flying to Hong Kong.
U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.
Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.
American among airlines canceling some China flights, cutting services due to coronavirus
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
American Airlines said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Los Angeles and both Shanghai and Beijing from Feb. 9 through Mar. 27. The airline cited "the significant decline in demand for travel to and from China."
Bush Intercontinental named 1 of 20 airports to screen travelers coming from China
In the U.S., at least five people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus. Now the CDC is taking precautionary action by screening travelers from China at 20 different U.S. airports, including Bush Intercontinental.
In the U.S., at least five people have been diagnosed with Coronavirus. Now the CDC is taking precautionary action by screening travelers from China at 20 different U.S. airports, including Bush Intercontinental.
Texas A&M suspends all travel to China amid coronavirus outbreak
Texas A&M University has decided to suspend all student and non-essential travel by faculty staff and researchers to China after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
Texas A&M University has decided to suspend all student and non-essential travel by faculty staff and researchers to China after an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that can be spread from person to person.
New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes
Airlines say the number of support animals has been growing dramatically in recent years, and they have lobbied to tighten the rules. They also imposed their own restrictions in response to passengers who show up at the airport with pigs, pheasants, turkeys, snakes, and other unusual pets.
Airlines say the number of support animals has been growing dramatically in recent years, and they have lobbied to tighten the rules. They also imposed their own restrictions in response to passengers who show up at the airport with pigs, pheasants, turkeys, snakes, and other unusual pets.
5 U.S. airports screen for Coronavirus, but not Bush International Airport
Even though thousands of passengers all over the world pass through Bush Airport’s Terminal E, officials say there are currently no screenings for the Coronavirus
Even though thousands of passengers all over the world pass through Bush Airport’s Terminal E, officials say there are currently no screenings for the Coronavirus
Commercial airline flights rerouted amid U.S.-Iran tensions
Several commercial airlines have started rerouting flights to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
Several commercial airlines have started rerouting flights to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of fiance at NE Houston apartment complex
Kendrick Akins is accused of killing his 33-year-old girlfriend around midnight on Jan. 4 in Houston. He's also accused of firing a gunshot at a witness who tried to help his injured girlfriend.
Kendrick Akins is accused of killing his 33-year-old girlfriend around midnight on Jan. 4 in Houston. He's also accused of firing a gunshot at a witness who tried to help his injured girlfriend.
Delta employees sue Lands’ End, alleging uniforms caused health problems
The Delta employees allege that the uniforms have caused numerous people to break out in skin rashes, suffer hair loss and other ailments.
The Delta employees allege that the uniforms have caused numerous people to break out in skin rashes, suffer hair loss and other ailments.
EasyJet does away with ‘ladies & gentlemen’ passenger greeting for more gender-inclusive language
EasyJet airlines is making future accommodations for non-binary travelers who identify as neither male nor female by ditching its traditional “ladies and gentlemen” greeting in favor of more gender-neutral language.
EasyJet airlines is making future accommodations for non-binary travelers who identify as neither male nor female by ditching its traditional “ladies and gentlemen” greeting in favor of more gender-neutral language.
Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname as part of rebranding in the new year
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Alaska Airlines flight attendant sings ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to passengers on delayed flight
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg resigns amid 737 Max crisis
Boeing Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO during the transition period.
Boeing Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO during the transition period.
2 dead after bus from Houston crashes in Mexico
At least two people are dead and 16 others are hurt after a bus from Houston crashed on its way to the town of Cerritos Saturday, and wet roads could have been to blame.
At least two people are dead and 16 others are hurt after a bus from Houston crashed on its way to the town of Cerritos Saturday, and wet roads could have been to blame.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
6 passengers hurt after 2 Carnival cruise ships collide in Mexico
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
Southwest to cancel thousands of flights as Boeing suspends production of 737 Max jet
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would extend its cancellation of flights until next April, amounting to a total of thousands of canceled flights, as Boeing suspends production of its 737 Max jet next month.
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it would extend its cancellation of flights until next April, amounting to a total of thousands of canceled flights, as Boeing suspends production of its 737 Max jet next month.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.