Southwest Airlines set to begin assigning seating, ending over 50 years of open seating policy
The airline's unique open seating model will soon be a thing of the past. Along with booking your flight, you'll be booking an assigned seat.
The airline's unique open seating model will soon be a thing of the past. Along with booking your flight, you'll be booking an assigned seat.
Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
Passenger recounts Southwest descent 150 feet above Courtney Campbell Causeway: 'I'm going to die'
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
World’s most powerful passports for 2024 revealed: Here’s where US ranks
All the world’s passports were ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
All the world’s passports were ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Late summer travel: Where to go to beat the heat
While summer is winding down, it is still a popular time for traveling as people look to beat the heat. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore says the mountains are one of the best options. Breckenridge, Colorado is warm without the humidity and it has something for everyone.
While summer is winding down, it is still a popular time for traveling as people look to beat the heat. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore says the mountains are one of the best options. Breckenridge, Colorado is warm without the humidity and it has something for everyone.
Feds open investigation as Delta customers continue to report issues
While airlines like American and United have restored normal operations after Friday's outage, Delta customers are still reporting issues. The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating why hundreds of Delta flights continue to be canceled and why some passengers remain stranded.
While airlines like American and United have restored normal operations after Friday's outage, Delta customers are still reporting issues. The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating why hundreds of Delta flights continue to be canceled and why some passengers remain stranded.
Delta flight cancellations being investigated by U.S. Department of Transportation
Delta canceled more than 400 flights Tuesday morning as the airline tries to resume normal services after a recent global IT outage.
Delta canceled more than 400 flights Tuesday morning as the airline tries to resume normal services after a recent global IT outage.
Employers lean into 'Bleisure' travel trend
Heather Larson, president and CEO of Meet Chicago Northwest, explains the new "bleisure" travel trend and why it is catching the eye of more employers.
Heather Larson, president and CEO of Meet Chicago Northwest, explains the new "bleisure" travel trend and why it is catching the eye of more employers.
Delta under investigation after global software outage
Air travel problems across the country started Friday when an update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft outages. The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta to ensure the airline is taking care of its passengers amid widespread disruptions.
Air travel problems across the country started Friday when an update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft outages. The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta to ensure the airline is taking care of its passengers amid widespread disruptions.
Global outage grounds flights, affects banks and hospitals
The issue reportedly stemmed from a faulty update.
The issue reportedly stemmed from a faulty update.
Chicago airports hit hard by global tech outage
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports live from O'Hare Airport where travelers have been met with delays and cancellations due to a massive tech outage impacting the entire world.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports live from O'Hare Airport where travelers have been met with delays and cancellations due to a massive tech outage impacting the entire world.
The Mirage Las Vegas says goodbye after 34 years
The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.
The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.
Pan Am returns with $65K trip to relive 'golden days of travel'
Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.
Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.
America's best cities, ranked for 2024 on a number of factors
Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.
Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Boeing agrees to plea deal to avoid criminal trial over deadly 737 Max crashes
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in order to avoid a criminal trial related to two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX jetliners.
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge in order to avoid a criminal trial related to two deadly crashes involving 737 MAX jetliners.
What is behind the new 'sleepcation' trend?
Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."
Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."
Fourth of July travel rush underway in Chicago
Whether it's by train, plane or car, travel experts are predicting a record-breaking holiday weekend. Nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this week.
Whether it's by train, plane or car, travel experts are predicting a record-breaking holiday weekend. Nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this week.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.