Feds open investigation into major airlines over popular rewards programs
Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."
Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."
Southwest Airlines Companion Pass offer: What to know about buy-one-get-one flights deal
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Southwest is running a promotion this week for its Companion Pass, which allows travelers to bring someone for nearly free on unlimited flights.
Save money on travel during 'shoulder season'
Even though Labor Day weekend has passed, you haven't missed your chance to take a trip. In fact, after summer travel season and before Thanksgiving is a very affordable time to book a getaway.
Even though Labor Day weekend has passed, you haven't missed your chance to take a trip. In fact, after summer travel season and before Thanksgiving is a very affordable time to book a getaway.
Labor Day traffic woes: Travelers face increased congestion on expressways
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Packed expressways as Chicagoans travel home on Labor Day
The expressways were busy Monday as residents made their way home from surrounding states.
The expressways were busy Monday as residents made their way home from surrounding states.
Travelers face increased congestion on expressways this Labor Day
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Budgeting concerns loom large over Labor Day weekend travel
Millions are traveling across the country for the holiday weeeked but some remain very wary of sky-high vacation costs.
Millions are traveling across the country for the holiday weeeked but some remain very wary of sky-high vacation costs.
United Airlines flight diverted to Memphis over 'severe turbulence' that left 7 injured
A United Airlines Boeing plane heading from Mexico to Chicago was forced to land in Memphis after it encountered "severe turbulence" over Louisiana.
A United Airlines Boeing plane heading from Mexico to Chicago was forced to land in Memphis after it encountered "severe turbulence" over Louisiana.
Chicago airports packed as Labor Day weekend begins
Chicago's O'Hare International is currently one of the three busiest airports in the country, with the other two being Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Chicago's O'Hare International is currently one of the three busiest airports in the country, with the other two being Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
Alaska Airlines flight makes sudden diversion after pilot says he's not certified to land: report
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was forced to make a sudden diversion from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City after the pilot said he was not certified to land the plane, reports said.
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by SkyWest was forced to make a sudden diversion from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Salt Lake City after the pilot said he was not certified to land the plane, reports said.
Here are the US airports that get the most TSA complaints
Some airports appear to be particularly stressful when it comes to traveler screening, based on TSA complaints from passengers in a new study.
Some airports appear to be particularly stressful when it comes to traveler screening, based on TSA complaints from passengers in a new study.
Chicago Airbnb bookings surge ahead of DNC, driven by these U.S. cities
These are the top origin cities for guests traveling to Chicago during the Democratic National Convention.
These are the top origin cities for guests traveling to Chicago during the Democratic National Convention.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
A former Southwest Airlines customer service agent in Missouri has been charged with theft after he allegedly printed $79,000 in travel vouchers for personal use and profit.
A former Southwest Airlines customer service agent in Missouri has been charged with theft after he allegedly printed $79,000 in travel vouchers for personal use and profit.
Would-be VoePass passengers say they missed doomed Brazilian flight over booking mix-up
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Seatbelt mishap breaks woman's ankle on JetBlue flight to Bahamas
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Maria Mistretta and her husband, Salvatore Mistretta, claim in their lawsuit that JetBlue failed to offer any medical care or accommodations to make sure her broken ankle was properly attended to.
Southwest Airlines agent charged with stealing $79K in flight vouchers
Brooklyn Jones reportedly confessed to the massive theft after an internal investigation.
Brooklyn Jones reportedly confessed to the massive theft after an internal investigation.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Appeals court blocks rule on airline ?junk fee? disclosure
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is now in legal limbo after a U.S. appeals court blocked the requirement that would have made airlines disclose "junk fees" upfront.
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is now in legal limbo after a U.S. appeals court blocked the requirement that would have made airlines disclose "junk fees" upfront.
New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions - what you need to know
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.