Southwest cancels nearly 2,000 flights over the weekend, causing nationwide travel delays
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Southwest Airlines, FAA differ over cause for cancellations
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
The airline canceled more than 1,000 flights in total, or 29% of its schedule, as of 7 p.m. ET Sunday, according to flight tracker FlightAware.
Passenger not charged after flight makes emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
An airline passenger whose behavior aboard a flight Saturday prompted an emergency landing and evacuation at LaGuardia Airport was released with no charges filed.
Chicago travelers react to vaccine mandate for Southwest Airlines employees
Southwest Airlines is the latest major carrier to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Southwest Airlines is the latest major carrier to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
Disney Cruise Line faces $20M lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of 3-year-old girl
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise’s daycare facility.
A Vermont couple said their toddler was sexually assaulted by an older child passenger while attending the cruise’s daycare facility.
United Airlines fined $1.9 million for trapping passengers on planes heading to O'Hare, other airports
Hate being stuck on a plane on the tarmac for hours? United Airlines just got fined $1.9 million for keeping passengers trapped on planes going nowhere.
Hate being stuck on a plane on the tarmac for hours? United Airlines just got fined $1.9 million for keeping passengers trapped on planes going nowhere.
Pros and cons of buying electric cars
Molly Hart from AAA Chicago talks about why more people are transitioning to electric cars and some of the advantages of ditching gas-powered vehicles.
Molly Hart from AAA Chicago talks about why more people are transitioning to electric cars and some of the advantages of ditching gas-powered vehicles.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
O'Hare Airport's billion dollar airfield transformation complete
The modernization project was first introduced in 2001. Construction began in 2005.
The modernization project was first introduced in 2001. Construction began in 2005.
O'Hare Airport's airfield transformation complete after 16 years
After 16 years, the O?Hare Modernization Program is finally coming to an end.
After 16 years, the O?Hare Modernization Program is finally coming to an end.
Sheriff: Chicago woman missed Florida flight and falsely said bomb was on plane
A Lincoln Park woman was upset that her son would miss school when she falsely claimed a bomb was on a plane at a South Florida airport after missing her flight, her family says.
A Lincoln Park woman was upset that her son would miss school when she falsely claimed a bomb was on a plane at a South Florida airport after missing her flight, her family says.
COVID-19 makes for another unusual Labor Day weekend
Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.
Coronavirus is making for another unusual holiday weekend. While some people are hitting the road, others are flying. But health leaders are asking for some to stay home.
Labor Day travel concerns amid COVID surge
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 Dr. Anna Volerman Beaser of UChicago Medicine.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 Dr. Anna Volerman Beaser of UChicago Medicine.
Doctor stresses caution ahead of travel-heavy Labor Day weekend
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago's travel advisory expands ahead of Labor Day weekend travel
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
Chicago health officials want you to pay attention to the travel advisory as COVID cases rise all over the country.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Chicago adds 4 states to COVID-19 travel advisory raising total to 43
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago adds 8 states to COVID-19 travel advisory
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday added eight states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 39 states and three territories.
The Chicago Department of Public Health on Tuesday added eight states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 39 states and three territories.