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.
Pilot sole survivor after plane crashes near Nepal airport, claiming 18 lives
A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.
A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.
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.
Delta struggles to recover from global tech outage, stranding tens of thousands
Delta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service.
Delta Air Lines is struggling for a fourth straight day to recover from the tech outage, even as other airlines are returning to nearly normal levels of service.
Chicago travel delays brought on by global Microsoft outage
A worldwide software outage ended up canceling flights and causing delays at Chicago airports and slowing down Metra trains.
A worldwide software outage ended up canceling flights and causing delays at Chicago airports and slowing down Metra trains.
Couple killed in Hawaii helicopter crash; Search suspended for missing pilot, passenger
A Kentucky couple, James and Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, tragically lost their lives while on vacation in Hawaii when their tour helicopter crashed on July 11 off the Na Pali Coast.
A Kentucky couple, James and Amy Nichole Ruark Quintua, tragically lost their lives while on vacation in Hawaii when their tour helicopter crashed on July 11 off the Na Pali Coast.
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.
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.
Delta changing uniform policy after controversy over Palestinian flag pins
Delta Air Lines will no longer allow its employees to wear pins representing any country besides the United States starting on Monday after two of its flights attendants were photographed wearing Palestinian flag pins.
Delta Air Lines will no longer allow its employees to wear pins representing any country besides the United States starting on Monday after two of its flights attendants were photographed wearing Palestinian flag pins.
Five people escape SUV after it plunges into inactive Yellowstone geyser
Five people were taken to the hospital after swerving their vehicle into an inactive geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
Five people were taken to the hospital after swerving their vehicle into an inactive geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Video: Smoke seen shooting from plane at Tampa International Airport moments before take-off
Travel plans were thwarted for passengers on board an American Airlines flight in Tampa after the plane experienced mechanical issues moments before taking off on Wednesday morning.
Travel plans were thwarted for passengers on board an American Airlines flight in Tampa after the plane experienced mechanical issues moments before taking off on Wednesday morning.
FAA mandates inspections of Boeing 737 oxygen masks for safety compliance
The FAA has mandated inspections of over 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanes to ensure oxygen masks are functioning properly and won't fail during an emergency.
The FAA has mandated inspections of over 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanes to ensure oxygen masks are functioning properly and won't fail during an emergency.
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.
Holiday travel rush cranks up ahead of Fourth of July
Chicago roads and airports are filling up with Fourth of July travelers making their way across the country for the holiday.
Chicago roads and airports are filling up with Fourth of July travelers making their way across the country for the holiday.