Airlines tell White House to get 'facts straight,' say competition proposals will drive up costs
U.S. airlines says the White House has its facts wrong in proposing new regulations to tackle hidden fees that the industry says will increase costs to consumers.
Miami woman charged with fraud after using COVID funds for lavish lifestyle
A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal charges after she allegedly used fraudulent forms to obtain $381,000 in COVID-19 relief.
Flight canceled or disrupted? Know your rights
Amid a spate of flight cancellations due to bad weather and manmade mishaps, air travelers should know their rights when airlines cancel or delay their flights.
Airbus revives order from Qatar Airways following paint-dispute settlement
Airbus will resume deliveries of 73 new aircraft ordered by Qatar Airways after settling a quality control dispute. New airplanes will be a mix of A321 and A350 aircraft.
New York woman charged with sending cryptocurrency to Syrian terrorist group
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced the indictment of a woman on Tuesday for allegedly sending cryptocurrency to a terrorist organization based in Syria.
Founder of Las Vegas-based cryptocurrency company sentenced to 8 years for cheating investors out of millions
The founder of My Big Coin Pay Inc. was sentenced to eight years in prison for cheating investors out of millions. The founder claimed the currency was backed by gold, but it wasn't.
Frontier Airlines launches all-you-can-fly summer pass for $399
Low-cost Frontier Airlines has announced a new $399 all-you-can-fly pass allowing travelers to book unlimited flights to domestic and international destinations over the summer.
Lawmakers look to increase penalties for airline disruptions
Lawmakers have presented a "passenger bill of rights" aimed at raising penalties on airlines for delays and cancelations.
US farmers sound alarm on single-most catastrophic thing headed for corn crops
American corn farmers sound alarms over the possibility of losing their businesses and billions of dollars to Mexico's plan to ban genetically modified corn yields.
UPS, FedEx partner airline agrees to buy 20 pilotless cargo planes in $134M deal
Ameriflight, a cargo airline that has partnered with shippers such as UPS and FedEx, says it is buying new carbon fiber Natilus planes that will cut the cost of operations.
Buttigieg says US needs to ‘pick up the pace’ on FAA modernization after nationwide ground stop
Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says the U.S. government must "pick up the pace" on modernizing the FAA's computer system following a nationwide ground stop.
Winter weather leads to scrubbed flights in Texas, beyond
Flights cancelled in Denver, Dallas, and Austin due to winter weather hits American Airlines and Southwest the hardest. Nearly 800 flights cancelled and 2,000 delayed.
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
A New Zealand-bound flight from Dubai had to land where it started after it was forced to turn around halfway into the nearly 9,000-mile flight Saturday local time.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against several Las Vegas hotels alleging room price fixing.
Disney divide: How Disney World caters to big spenders while working families pay the price
A new "Fancy Girl's Guide to Disney" claims the only way to enjoy Disney World is to spring for the VIP treatment. But surveys show it is lower-income families that make the trek.
New York City food policy office says Uber, Lyft must have ‘zero-emission fleet’ by 2030
The office of New York City Mayor Eric Adams says Uber and Lyft must have a 'zero-emission' fleet by 2030 as the city moves to lessen its reliance on fossil fuels.
Viral photo shows Delta flight attendant comforting jittery passenger
A viral photo shows a Delta flight attendant going above and beyond to comfort an anxious, crying passenger on a flight from Charlotte to JFK Airport in NYC.
Southwest projects more losses ahead due to operational meltdown
Southwest Airlines reported a fourth quarter net loss Thursday, and warned that another loss is expected for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 due to its holiday operational meltdown.
Janet Yellen prioritizes South Africa's green energy transition during visit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during her 10-day visit, brought attention to South Africa's shift to using green energy sources Thursday.
Higher rent prices become 'new normal': expert
Rent growth slowed in December again. It even marked the fourth consecutive month of single digit increases. However, prices are still well above what they were a year ago, experts say.