Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.
Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.
Air Canada suspending flights to JFK over rising jet fuel costs
Air Canada plans to suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport starting June 1 amid an airline industry struggling with high fuel costs and dwindling supplies.
Air Canada plans to suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport starting June 1 amid an airline industry struggling with high fuel costs and dwindling supplies.
Atlanta airport expands facial recognition security gates
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expanding its use of biometric technology to move passengers through security lines more quickly.
Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.
Airline unveils bunk beds for economy passengers on long flights
One airline is rethinking long-haul comfort with new sleep pods for economy travelers. Here's what to know.
One airline is rethinking long-haul comfort with new sleep pods for economy travelers. Here's what to know.
California woman served 14 drinks on Carnival cruise wins lawsuit after fall
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.
United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave
The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave.
The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave.
Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police
A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.
A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.
Rising fuel costs push Delta, others to raise fees as revenue grows
Rising fuel prices are putting new pressure on travelers and airlines alike, even as Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results.
Rising fuel prices are putting new pressure on travelers and airlines alike, even as Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results.
Atlanta’s airport may swap TSA for private screeners
TSA workers called in sick in record numbers after going unpaid for six weeks during the shutdown.
TSA workers called in sick in record numbers after going unpaid for six weeks during the shutdown.
Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles
The U.S. Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional developments related to military operations in Iran.
The U.S. Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional developments related to military operations in Iran.
Amazon and Delta partner to launch faster in-flight Wi-Fi
Amazon and Delta Air Lines are partnering to significantly upgrade the in-flight Wi-Fi experience for customers.
Amazon and Delta Air Lines are partnering to significantly upgrade the in-flight Wi-Fi experience for customers.
JetBlue hikes baggage fees as Iran conflict drives up jet fuel costs
JetBlue has announced an increase in baggage fees, citing rising operating costs linked to higher fuel prices.
JetBlue has announced an increase in baggage fees, citing rising operating costs linked to higher fuel prices.
Georgia PSC seeks to stop power cut-offs for TSA staff
TSA workers at the Atlanta airport may soon see relief from mounting utility bills as state regulators consider a freeze on power disconnections.
TSA workers at the Atlanta airport may soon see relief from mounting utility bills as state regulators consider a freeze on power disconnections.