Airports

Delta flight 1676 safely returns to San Antonio airport after crew reports engine smoke shortly after takeoff. All 136 passengers and crew landed safely.

TSA launched a new ConfirmID system for travelers without REAL ID or an acceptable form of ID, but it costs $45 and may cause delays at airport security.

A massive winter storm triggered over 10,000 flight cancellations and delays across major U.S. airports Monday, creating nationwide travel chaos.

A winter storm threatened thousands of flights heading into the weekend across two dozen states, as airlines issue travel waivers for customers impacted by the snow.

Travelers without REAL ID will get a new backup option after TSA introduced the ConfirmID program. The fee is $45 to potentially clear airport security, but it is not guaranteed.

Winter storm reportedly causes major flight chaos at northeast travel hubs, with over 600 US flights canceled and 892 delayed Saturday morning.

Holiday travelers may see major airport delays as the FAA limits airspace, winter weather alters flights and millions take to the skies during peak travel days.

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reportedly said the carrier is pursuing its own airport lounge network as part of an effort to compete for premium travelers.

JetBlue unveiled BlueHouse, its first-ever airport lounge designed with art deco elements and packed with premium perks for the airline’s most loyal travelers.

A group of Democrat senators proposed a bill to require airlines to compensate passengers for significant flight delays and cancellations.

Families have filed wrongful death lawsuits after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville killed 14 people when an engine detached during takeoff Nov. 4.

Transportation Secretary Duffy says minimal travel disruptions expected as airlines rush to complete Airbus A320 software updates by Sunday.

American Airlines Flight 2118 was diverted to Houston, Texas, after the crew "reported fumes in the flight deck and cabin," according to the FAA.

FAA flight reduction emergency order to end Monday as air traffic control staffing improves nationwide following government shutdown recovery efforts.

Flight reductions at 40 major U.S. airports were cut from 6% to 3% as the FAA improves air traffic controller staffing after the government shutdown ends.

The Trump administration ended Biden-era airline compensation rules that would have paid passengers up to $775 for flight delays and cancellations caused by carriers.

The DOT and FAA issued an emergency order freezing flight reductions at 6% amid improving controller staffing levels as the government reopens following a 43-day shutdown.

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said airlines are "going to lose millions of dollars" after the FAA instituted flight reductions due to the shutdown.

America's top 10 busiest airports handled hundreds of millions of passengers last year, but travelers now face flight reductions due to air traffic controller shortages.

Government shutdown triggers massive flight delays and cancellations ahead of Thanksgiving, with over 14,900 flights delayed this week across major U.S. airports.