New airline refund rules could lead to rising ticket prices, economist warns
This is welcome news for airline customer advocacy groups and passengers. But one North Texas economist believes the new federal mandate will end up costing consumers more in the end.
This is welcome news for airline customer advocacy groups and passengers. But one North Texas economist believes the new federal mandate will end up costing consumers more in the end.
Biden's new airline rules could get you cash back for canceled flights
The new rules aim to save consumers half a billion dollars a year in junk air travel fees, the White House said.
The new rules aim to save consumers half a billion dollars a year in junk air travel fees, the White House said.
FBI alert: SMS phishing scam targeting highway toll customers – what to know
Reports of fake text messages attempting to collect money from highway tolls have been increasing in recent weeks, the FBI said.
Reports of fake text messages attempting to collect money from highway tolls have been increasing in recent weeks, the FBI said.
Boeing whistleblower testifies before Congress about airliner safety
A Boeing whistleblower testified on Wednesday during one of two hearings being held before Congress on allegations of major safety failures.
A Boeing whistleblower testified on Wednesday during one of two hearings being held before Congress on allegations of major safety failures.
Alaska Airlines ground stop lifted but flight delays expected all day
The FAA grounded all Alaska Airlines flights across the country Wednesday morning for an hour, and delays were expected to continue throughout the day.
The FAA grounded all Alaska Airlines flights across the country Wednesday morning for an hour, and delays were expected to continue throughout the day.
This US airport was named the busiest in the world; see the full list
The list reflects the busiest airports in 2023 and several U.S.-based airports made the top 10.
The list reflects the busiest airports in 2023 and several U.S.-based airports made the top 10.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels over a dozen trips for 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is canceling more than a dozen cruises that were scheduled for 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is canceling more than a dozen cruises that were scheduled for 2025.
Delta Air Lines announces new boarding process starting in May
Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, is set to revamp its passenger boarding process, announcing a return to numbered zones starting May 1.
Delta Air Lines, headquartered in Atlanta, is set to revamp its passenger boarding process, announcing a return to numbered zones starting May 1.
Google Flights says these are the top summer travel destinations of 2024
From London to Cancun and more, see the hottest summer 2024 flight destinations.
From London to Cancun and more, see the hottest summer 2024 flight destinations.
South Carolina man vanishes from cruise after getting off at popular port of Cozumel, Mexico
A beloved dad's family has sifted through false leads and hit dead ends over the last five days after Edmond Bradley Solomon III vanished.
A beloved dad's family has sifted through false leads and hit dead ends over the last five days after Edmond Bradley Solomon III vanished.
Southwest flight bound for Houston returns to Denver Airport after engine cover falls off
A Southwest flight destined for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling fell off during takeoff, prompting an investigation by FAA officials and rescheduling passengers for a three-hour delay.
A Southwest flight destined for Houston had to return to Denver International Airport after the engine cowling fell off during takeoff, prompting an investigation by FAA officials and rescheduling passengers for a three-hour delay.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Man jumps off cruise ship in front of his family: report
The cruise ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas when the 20-year-old man reportedly jumped off one of the decks.
The cruise ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas when the 20-year-old man reportedly jumped off one of the decks.
CBP raises travel fees amid surging international demand
In an effort to accommodate the increasing number of travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a fee hike for several Trusted Traveler Programs, effective October 1st.
In an effort to accommodate the increasing number of travelers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced a fee hike for several Trusted Traveler Programs, effective October 1st.
United flight to San Francisco diverted after odor fills cabin
United Airlines has had several chaotic incidents on their flights in recent weeks.
United Airlines has had several chaotic incidents on their flights in recent weeks.
United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.
Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom
The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.
The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.
Baltimore bridge collapse could cost Carnival up to $10M this year, company says
After the Baltimore bridge collapse, Carnival said this week that it could see a "current estimated impact of up to $10 million.”
After the Baltimore bridge collapse, Carnival said this week that it could see a "current estimated impact of up to $10 million.”
Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases
Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.
Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.
Baltimore bridge collapse will likely cause product shortages, supply chain manager warns
One expert said consumers could see price hikes to cover costs of rerouting shipments.
One expert said consumers could see price hikes to cover costs of rerouting shipments.