Nearly 400K without power across Northeast after storms sweep through region
Power outages swept across the Northeast into Monday morning after the region was hit with heavy rain and strong wind gusts. Hundreds of thousands were without power.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140M settlement with DOT for 2022 holiday debacle
Southwest Airlines agreed to a $140 million settlement with the government over a debacle that left millions of travelers stranded over the holidays in 2022.
JetBlue plane scrapes tail while averting collision at Colorado airport
A JetBlue plane at Yampa Valley Regional Airport in Hayden, Colorado, scraped its tail while performing an emergency takeoff to avoid a head-on collision. Footage shows the plane taking off on January 22, 2022. Credit: NTSB via Storyful
Major US airlines expect surge in holiday travelers
Airlines are expecting a surge in demand for air travel over the Christmas holiday week. Airports will be busier than they've been in years, experts say.
Delta travelers housed in Canadian military barracks during emergency diversion from Amsterdam, passenger says
Hundreds of passengers arrived in Detroit, Michigan, following a flight diversion to Canada on the way to the United States from Amsterdam over the weekend.
Choice launches hostile bid for Wyndham after repeated rejection
Choice Hotels on Tuesday announced a hostile bid to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after the latter hospitality chain rejected earlier takeover attempts.
Over 115M people expected to travel during holidays, airport totals to break records: AAA
AAA predicted Monday that some 115.2 million Americans will travel over the winter holidays, including 7.5 million by plane and almost 104 million by car.
AI-powered travel agent 'GuideGeek' can plan your next vacation
Matador Network CEO Ross Borden explains how his company's A.I. travel assistant can plan travel and recommend events on 'Varney & Co.'
Pilot-free plane in California flies over San Jose
A pilotless plane flies over San Jose, California, thanks to a Mountain View company. Credit: Reliable Robotics
Holiday flight prices: How much it will cost you to book a ticket
Flight costs typically surge before the major Christmas holiday. However, prices are already rising faster compared to this time last year, an industry economist warned.
Las Vegas opens first casino in 2 years on $780 million property catering more to locals than tourists
Durango is the newest Las Vegas resort, but it is not located on the main strip that is heavily populated with tourists and popular resorts like the Bellagio.
Amazon promo makes $25 holiday flights available to Prime Student members
Amazon launched a deal for students on Tuesday morning that will help them access cheap, $25 plane tickets to fly home for the holidays.
FAA establishes committee to address mental health issues for pilots, air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration officially created a rule making committee focused on addressing barriers preventing pilots and air traffic controllers from seeking help.
Uber will pick up, deliver prepaid items
Uber expanded its Uber Connect service. It's sending courier's out to pick up and deliver prepaid items for users. The service launches nationwide during the frenzied shopping season.
Uber's holiday offerings include robot reindeer deliveries, festive party buses: 'Go anywhere, get anything'
Uber announced its exclusive holiday offerings available for booking through December, including robot reindeer, karaoke buses and Grinch-themed kits.
Massachusetts mom wins $25M lottery prize, plans to pay off her daughters' student loans
A Massachusetts woman has taken home a $25 million grand prize in the lottery. The mom of three plans to pay off her kids' student loans, take a trip to Aruba and buy a new car.
'Margaritaville at Sea' cruise expanding with second ship, sailing out of Florida in 2024
"Margaritaville at Sea" is expanding its operations with a second ship and a homeport out of Florida in 2024.
Ryanair denies reports of charging a fee for digital boarding passes
Ryanair has issued a denial after some alleged the Ireland-based budget airline made travelers checking in put down more money to select a seat to obtain a mobile boarding pass.
Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines: What the merger means for travelers
The $1.9 billion merger between Alaska and Hawaiian airlines could translate to fewer cheaper options for customers if the deal gets through regulators, which could take several months.
Alaska Airlines acquires Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Airlines announced it is combining with Hawaiian Airlines to expanding benefits and options for travelers throughout Hawai'i and the West Coast.