Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel

The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."

Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.

2023 holiday travel season will be 'busiest ever,' TSA anticipates

The Transportation Security Administration said it expects to screen 30 million passengers during this upcoming Thanksgiving travel period.

European vacation: Flights to major cities have fallen to just hundreds of dollars

Demand for travel to Europe is up, so airlines are increasing flights to meet that demand – which means cheaper flights and more flights for travelers to choose from.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

Spirit Airlines cancels dozen of flights over 'necessary' inspections, expects to last for days

The budget airlines said the cancellation of approximately 100 flights is being taken out of "an abundance of caution," and said the impact on its network is expected to last for several days.

Southwest making it easier to qualify for elite traveler status

There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program.