Frontier Airlines eliminates change fees as Biden admin cracks down on transparent pricing
Frontier Airlines announced that it's eliminating change fees as it works to comply with the Biden administration's mandate that U.S. carriers become more transparent with pricing.
Boeing 747-400 catches fire, forced to land in Indonesia
A Boeing 747-400 caught fire upon take-off on its trip from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia and was forced to make an emergency landing. (Credit: Viral Press)
Viral TikTok shows cold, wet mist drench passengers on airplane
TikTok creator Savannah Gowarty posted a viral video that shows passengers on an airplane becoming drenched from a mist seeping out of the air vents. CREDIT: Savannah Gowarty/ @savinnyc
Iconic Mirage casino in Las Vegas closing, rebranding with guitar-shaped Hard Rock Hotel
The Mirage hotel-casino in Las Vegas, which ushered in a wave of megaresorts, will close its doors in July and will be refurbished and rebranded as a Hard Rock.
Summer 2024: Uber launches shuttle service for airports, concerts, games
Uber is rolling out several features this summer. One of them is a shuttle service that will help the ride share giant capitalize on the summer travel demand.
Waymo, Zoox self-driving cars under federal investigation following reported traffic violations, collisions
Both Waymo and Zoox autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are under federal investigation for causing crashes and disobeying traffic laws, the NHTSA announced.
Carnival cruises feature SpaceX Starlink internet on entire fleet
Those cruising on Carnival Corporation ships across the world utilizing Wi-Fi will be using SpaceX's Starlink internet, the company announced Tuesday.
5 top reasons to travel midweek rather than on weekends: 'Better selection, lower rates'
Weekend travel may not be all it's cracked up to be: Here are five reasons that traveling during the week rather than on weekends may save you money and hassles.
Delta plane catches fire in Seattle in dramatic new video
A new video has emerged showing the moment the front of a Delta Air Lines plane caught fire after landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
US airlines sue DOT, push back on fee disclosure rule
Airlines are suing the Department of Transportation over recent rules mandating that they disclose all of their fees to passengers, including cancellation and checked bag fees.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure opening date set for Walt Disney World
Visitors at Walt Disney World this summer will have a chance to ride new attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a reimagined version of Splash Mountain.
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all: researchers
With more self-driving cars likely on the road in the not-too-distant future, traffic light technology, which hasn't changed much in the last century, may need to evolve, too.
Smithsonian Museum displays Doubletree by Hilton's baked-in-space chocolate chip cookie
A chocolate chip cookie based in space — the DoubleTree by Hilton signature cookie — has been donated to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating what it is calling "bait and switch" schemes that are related to credit card rewards programs.
These are the top-rated airlines for customer satisfaction
J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which highlighted the airlines whose investments in staff training and overall travel experience paid off.
Norwegian cruise worker arrested in Alaska for allegedly stabbing 3 people onboard: report
The FBI says it has arrested a cruise ship worker in Juneau, Alaska after he allegedly stabbed three people onboard with scissors, including ship security.
Spirit Airlines CEO says industry is like a 'rigged game,' US consumers are 'long-term losers'
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie told analysts on an earnings call Monday that the airline industry is a "rigged game" that only benefits the Big Four carriers.
International jewelry thief accused of stealing 2 diamond rings worth nearly $300K from Tiffany, Cartier stores in NYC
An international jewelry thief is accused of swiping two diamond rings worth close to $300,000 from Tiffany and Cartier stores in Manhattan. (Credit: WNYW)
Japan Airlines grounds flight after pilot's drunken behavior at hotel the night before: Report
A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo last week was canceled after the pilot's alleged drunken behavior and slurred speech resulted in a noise complaint and call to police.
BARK Air launching this month, offering costly 'white paw experience' for dogs and their owners
The skies have gone to the dogs, according to a new airline putting pups first and their owners second that launches in New York this month. BARK Air comes at a cost.