Southwest pilots authorize a strike with decisive vote
Pilots for Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in attempt to apply pressure in contract negotiations, which focus on pay raises and schedule changes.
Pet-friendly private jet firm aims to make travel with dogs and cats easier: 'Cost is comparable'
K9 Jets is a new "all-inclusive" private jet charter operator that's helping pet owners arrange transcontinental flights with dogs and cats for thousands of dollars per seat.
JetBlue launches new rewards system offering perks like early boarding, free alcoholic drink
JetBlue is rolling out a new loyalty rewards system tailored to customers who may not fly as frequently to give them access to perks like a free alcoholic beverage.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Passenger satisfaction for major U.S. carriers has fallen for a second year in a row mainly due to higher costs and fees, according to a J.D. Power study.
Rail safety bill to be heard before Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday
The Railway Safety Act of 2023 could pass through the Senate Commerce Committee this week but not everyone is happy about some of the provisions in the bill.
Man arrested after hidden camera found in Royal Caribbean cruise ship bathroom: FBI
A Royal Caribbean cruise passenger was arrested after allegedly installing a hidden camera in a public bathroom, recording more than 150 passengers, including children.
Department of Transportation to propose requirements for airlines to compensate stranded passengers
The Department of Transportation announced plans to require airlines to provide compensation and cover expenses for amenities when flights are delayed or canceled.
Frontier Airlines accidentally flies Florida-bound passenger to foreign country without a passport
Frontier Airlines passenger Beverly Ellis-Hebard intended to fly from Philadelphia to Jacksonville, Florida, but a gate change mishap caused her to fly to Jamaica with no passport.
DeSantis signs Florida bill giving tourism board power over Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board extensive authority over the Disney World park.
BMW issues 'do not drive' warning for older models with recalled airbags that may explode
BMW has issued a "Do Not Drive" order for 90,000 of its 2000-2006 model vehicles due to defective Takata-made airbags that may explode during an accident.
United Airlines to hire 15,000 in preparation for busy summer
United Airlines is preparing for an anticipated surge in summer travel passengers with an ambitious plan to hire 15,000 workers this year.
Passenger on United Airlines flight to Texas allegedly punches flight attendants, attempts to jump from plane
An angry passenger was caught on camera punching an United Airlines employee while boarding a flight from San Francisco, California to Houston, Texas.
Biden highway safety nominee once praised 'scheme' to 'raise energy prices'
President Biden's nominee to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ann Carlson, once praised environmental policies that aim to "raise energy prices."
Disneyland California animatronic dragon fire reportedly prompts park to suspend similar effects globally
Disneyland and other parks are suspending fire effects worldwide after a 45-foot-tall Maleficent Dragon burst into flames during a live "Fantasmic!" show in Anaheim, California.
American Airlines flight forced to turn back after striking bird
An American Airlines flight headed for Phoenix, Arizona struck a bird Sunday afternoon, forcing the aircraft to return to John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
Man's body stored in drink cooler after he dies on Celebrity Cruise: lawsuit
The family of Robert Jones is suing Celebrity Cruises for allegedly mishandling his remains, which resulted in their decomposition aboard the cruise ship Celebrity Equinox.
Massive Disney prop bursts into flames during live 'Fantasmic!' show
The Maleficent Dragon became engulfed in flames during Disneyland's "Fantasmic!" show in California, prompting some cast members to evacuate Frontierland.
'Wasted' Delta passenger in first class accused of forcibly kissing flight attendant: court docs
A Texas man flying Delta Air Lines first class was arrested after allegedly getting "wasted" on red wine and kissing a male flight attendant without consent.
Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 Dreamliners after pause, edges Airbus in Q1
Boeing announced that it delivered 64 aircraft in March after the FAA allowed deliveries of 787 Dreamliners to resume, which helped it edge out rival Airbus in the first quarter.
Video shows moments before bird strikes Delta engine during JFK airport takeoff
A Delta Air Lines plane was forced to land after a bird reportedly struck its engine during takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York.