Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
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The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.
Southwest Airlines recently announced it will start charging $35 for the first checked bag. Here's a breakdown of how much revenue bag fees bring.
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old in some places."
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
The Biden administration is enlisting officials in 15 states to help enforce consumer-protection laws covering air travel.
At San Jose Mineta International Airport passengers were pleasantly surprised to see the terminals not as crowded as expected.
The Biden administration will issue $220 million in grants to modernize the country's ferry systems, officials announced Thursday.
Federal officials on Thursday reiterated their plan to hold Southwest Airlines accountable for its "meltdown" over the Christmas holiday weekend that has affected hundreds or more flights in the Bay Area, according to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg's office and the local airports.
