Major aviation labor unions call on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks
Multiple aviation labor unions called on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks until they have addressed operational issues and invested in their workers.
Labor Day holiday airfare will cost 20% more this year, report says
Travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend is turning out to cost a pretty penny with flights up 20% more than last year and during pre-pandemic times, according to Hopper.
United Airlines diverts flight due to disruptive passenger
A United Airlines flight was diverted Wednesday due to a disruptive customer. The plane, which took off from New Jersey, was headed to Costa Rica but diverted to Virginia.
Airbnb launches 'anti-party technology' to help hosts prevent risky bookings
Airbnb is launching tech features in America and Canada that'll help hosts prevent unauthorized parties by screening user data and analyzing each profile's risk level.
Meteorologist Jason Frazer on overcoming fear of turbulence
Meteorologist Jason Frazer on what causes turbulence ahead of the release of his documentary, 'The Truth Behind Turbulence.'
US ranks as ‘top destination’ for summer travelers due to ‘dollar-euro parity’: Virtuoso VP
Virtuoso's Misty Belles details a recent report that shows a strong U.S. dollar encouraged an influx of domestic and inbound travelers, which could last through the holidays.
US continues to be ‘top destination’ for domestic, international travelers: Virtuoso VP
Virtuoso Vice President of Global Public Relations Misty Belles says the U.S. and Europe dominated summer travel destinations this year.
Strong US dollar ‘enticing’ domestic, outbound summer travel: Virtuoso VP
Virtuoso Vice President of Global Public Relations Misty Belles says excess savings and a ‘wealth factor’ are causing a travel demand surge.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Southwest Airlines is offering special fares in an attempt to boost travel once the summer peak season comes to an end. One-way tickets are being offered for as low as $59.
Delta Air Lines CEO: Summer travel volumes busiest in history
Ed Bastian discusses the challenges facing the airline industry as labor shortages persist on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Over 1K flights delayed on Tuesday even after FAA lifts NYC ground delay warning
Airlines faced another day of disruptions on Monday. However, the New York City area faced particular issues to due Federal Aviation Administration staffing issues.
American Airlines agrees to buy 20 Boom Supersonic jets
American Airlines has agreed to add Boom Supersonic's Overture planes to its fleet to cut down its future travel times. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Carnival Cruises drops exemption request for unvaccinated guests, eases testing requirements
Carnival Cruise Line is simplifying its testing and vaccination protocol for its guests on its fleet of ships on all cruises under 16 nights. Vaccinated passengers won't test.
Monkeypox fears: San Francisco couple says they were nearly booted from Spirit Airlines flight over eczema
As fears of the monkeypox virus escalate nationwide, a San Francisco woman claims she and her wife were almost booted from a Spirit Airlines flight over her eczema.
Six Flags CEO says parks turned into 'cheap day care for teenagers'
Six Flags CEO Selim Bassoul said the theme park operator has shifted its strategy after attracting "the discounter" and becoming a cheap day care center for teenagers. This includes price hikes.
United Airlines invests $10 million into Archer’s flying taxi
Archer co-CEO Adam Goldstein details his company’s latest endeavor to create America’s first flying taxi on ‘Varney & Co.’
Over 1K flights delayed, canceled on Friday
Friday marked more than a week of heightened delays and cancellations. The number of delays each day this week came close to or surpassed 7,000, according to FlightAware.
How inflation is impacting commuter costs
While annual inflation in the U.S. decreased in July, the monthly rate was unchanged. America's commuters have been impacted by rising prices at home and the pump.
Worst US airports for flight cancellations and how to avoid disruptions
Airports in major metropolitan areas were among those making the list of
Over 2K flights delayed, over 600 canceled on Thursday
While the summer has been rough for airlines, flight cancellations and delays have been particularly heavy over the past week, according to data from FlightAware