How 9/11 transformed air travel: TSA, security measures, and fees explained
The September 11th attacks profoundly changed air travel. Prior to 2001, security protocols were less stringent, allowing friends and family to accompany passengers to the gate. Post-9/11, significant changes were introduced
The September 11th attacks profoundly changed air travel. Prior to 2001, security protocols were less stringent, allowing friends and family to accompany passengers to the gate. Post-9/11, significant changes were introduced
Feds open investigation into major airlines over popular rewards programs
Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."
Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass offer: What to know about buy-one-get-one flights deal
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Hotel strikes: See list of the US hotels impacted
Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.
Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.
Busy Labor Day weekend for Bay Area travelers
With about 17 million travelers expected to be screened by TSA nationwide, some travelers say they expected some delays.
With about 17 million travelers expected to be screened by TSA nationwide, some travelers say they expected some delays.
These states are in desperate need of a vacation, study finds
Icelandair analyzed which states are in most need of a vacation. New Yorkers, spoiler alert, you may want to start packing.
Icelandair analyzed which states are in most need of a vacation. New Yorkers, spoiler alert, you may want to start packing.
United adding 20 flights for college football games this fall
College football fans can see their favorite teams play on the road starting in September. Here’s how it works.
College football fans can see their favorite teams play on the road starting in September. Here’s how it works.
Oakland-bound flight forced to make emergency landing
An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.
An Alaska Airlines flight on the way to Oakland from Seattle was forced on Sunday to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking off.
American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
Watch: Irate passenger hurls computer at Frontier staff after missing flight
A Frontier Airlines passenger missed her flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and took her rage out on workers behind the check-in counter.
A Frontier Airlines passenger missed her flight at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and took her rage out on workers behind the check-in counter.
Alaska Airlines flight makes sudden diversion after pilot says he's not certified to land: report
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was forced to make a sudden diversion from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City after the pilot said he was not certified to land the plane, reports said.
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was forced to make a sudden diversion from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City after the pilot said he was not certified to land the plane, reports said.
Here are the US airports that get the most TSA complaints
Some airports appear to be particularly stressful when it comes to traveler screening, based on TSA complaints from passengers in a new study.
Some airports appear to be particularly stressful when it comes to traveler screening, based on TSA complaints from passengers in a new study.
United flight from SFO to Rome diverted to Sacramento, plane lands safely
United airlines on Tuesday confirms a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rome was diverted in Sacramento due to a mechanical issue.
United airlines on Tuesday confirms a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Rome was diverted in Sacramento due to a mechanical issue.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
A former Southwest Airlines customer service agent in Missouri has been charged with theft after he allegedly printed $79,000 in travel vouchers for personal use and profit.
A former Southwest Airlines customer service agent in Missouri has been charged with theft after he allegedly printed $79,000 in travel vouchers for personal use and profit.
Would-be VoePass passengers say they missed doomed Brazilian flight over booking mix-up
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Seatbelt mishap breaks woman's ankle on JetBlue flight to Bahamas
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions - what you need to know
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
Life-size Polly Pocket house rental coming to Airbnb
Prepare to have your inner child squeal with joy.
Prepare to have your inner child squeal with joy.
Officials disclose cause of death for 8-year-old girl who died mid-flight
Sydney Weston, 8, suffered a medical emergency on a SkyWest flight from Joplin, Missouri to Chicago.
Sydney Weston, 8, suffered a medical emergency on a SkyWest flight from Joplin, Missouri to Chicago.