Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs

Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

The death of an elderly woman after a mobility scooter accident marks the third death at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key in less than a year since it opened.

Remembering ValuJet Flight 592, 30 years later
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Today marks the 30-year anniversary of the tragic ValuJet plane crash from 1996. The incident claimed the lives of 110 people. Reportedly, ValuJet flight 592 was just leaving Miami International Airport as a fire started inside the plane’s cargo area. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Steven C. Marks, an aviation and civil litigation attorney, who helped represent a number of the victims after the crash. 

Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says

The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.

Traveling to Europe soon? These entry requirements have changed

Traveling to Europe soon? Entry requirements have changed for almost every country - and your passport may not be stamped anymore.

Airlines offer relief to stranded Spirit fliers
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We learned this weekend that Spirit Airlines is going out of business after 34 years of offering discounted fares to their customers. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk from POLITICO as we learn more from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. At a press conference Saturday, Secretary Duffy said airlines were reportedly stepping up to offer open seats to Spirit Airlines employees who may be trying to get home. 

Spirit Airlines shuts down amid higher fuel prices
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We are learning more this weekend after the news broke that Spirit Airlines is going out of business after 34 years of offering discounted fares. The airline recently announced that all flights have been canceled and customer service is no longer available. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Alexander Gladstone with The Wall Street Journal as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said other airlines were offering seating options to Spirit Airlines employees who may be trying to get home. 

Spirit Airlines’ $500 million rescue funding talks face setback

Spirit Airlines’ efforts to secure a $500 million financial lifeline hit a significant roadblock as lenders balk at the terms of the proposed rescue package.

Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief

Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.

Crew member on Norwegian cruise ship falls overboard near Cape Cod

A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.

NTSB report shows key failures after LaGuardia crash
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We are learning more after the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that a critical runway safety system did not ​activate before the March 22 collision between an Air Canada Express ‌jet and a fire truck that killed two pilots. According to Fox News, the report found that an air traffic control tower’s local controller cleared an airport rescue vehicle to cross an active runway even as a regional jet was on a short final approach. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Randy Klatt from the Foundation for Aviation Safety as the ​NTSB says the local controller who was handling the Air Canada plane had about 18 years of experience before the incident. 

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.