Best and worst airlines ranked for customer satisfaction in 2025: See the list
Although consumer confidence and passenger volume are down, overall passenger satisfaction is up thanks to gains in economy and basic economy class.
Although consumer confidence and passenger volume are down, overall passenger satisfaction is up thanks to gains in economy and basic economy class.
What it's like traveling on 1st day of REAL ID deadline at Oakland airport
As of Wednesday, everyone flying in the United States is supposed to have a REAL ID to board a domestic flight.
As of Wednesday, everyone flying in the United States is supposed to have a REAL ID to board a domestic flight.
REAL ID now required for most to fly within the US
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
Real ID deadline: These states have the most residents without passports
Many Americans still lack a passport, with states like West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi having the lowest rates
Many Americans still lack a passport, with states like West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi having the lowest rates
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 188 people have died in 60 U.S. aviation incidents.
Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps: Homeland Security
Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday, prompting a sigh of relief for those who haven't gotten the new identification yet.
Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday, prompting a sigh of relief for those who haven't gotten the new identification yet.
United plane clips wing of another aircraft at SFO, passengers deplaned
A United aircraft clipped the wing of another United aircraft on Monday night at San Francisco International Airport, causing passengers to deplane and have to search for other flights, a company spokesperson said.
A United aircraft clipped the wing of another United aircraft on Monday night at San Francisco International Airport, causing passengers to deplane and have to search for other flights, a company spokesperson said.
American Airlines launching luxurious new Flagship Suite this summer
American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.
American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Ex-CHP captain charged with slapping flight attendant on LA-bound flight
Dennis Wally Woodbury is accused of slapping a flight attendant's buttocks and exposing himself to another steward on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles on April 13.
Dennis Wally Woodbury is accused of slapping a flight attendant's buttocks and exposing himself to another steward on a JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles on April 13.
U.S. issues 'do not travel' warning for 21 countries. What to know
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
Taking a summer vacation this year? You'll be in the minority, poll suggests
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
United Airlines calls economy ‘impossible to predict’ as Trump tariffs cloud business outlook
United Airlines said the economy is “impossible to predict” as Trump’s trade war adds confusion to business forecasts. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and ASML also report disruptions.
United Airlines said the economy is “impossible to predict” as Trump’s trade war adds confusion to business forecasts. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and ASML also report disruptions.
'Wildlife strike' forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing, officials say
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Real ID countdown: You have 3 weeks to make sure your license is compliant
The Real ID deadline is coming soon and here’s how you can apply.
The Real ID deadline is coming soon and here’s how you can apply.
Delta passengers spend night on tarmac after Atlanta-bound flights diverted
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Canadians spending the winter in the US now have to register
Canadians staying in the U.S. for 30 or more days must now register with authorities starting April 11. Here’s what we know.
Canadians staying in the U.S. for 30 or more days must now register with authorities starting April 11. Here’s what we know.