TSA sets new record for number of travelers screened in a single day
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
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The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
The captain's behavior required an alternate crew be flown in from Japan, the airline said.
This comes in response to a series of concerning incidents involving United aircraft over the last month.
When Delta pilot Lawrence Russell Jr. sent his bag through an X-ray scanner, it was found to contain two bottles of Jägermeister.
One of the pilots woke up to find that the aircraft "was not on the correct flight path," an incident report says.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract agreement.
Traveling for Thanksgiving? See which days are the busiest for flyers and people hitting the road.
Southwest is looking to reassure passengers after the last 10 days of the 2022 travel season left thousands of them—and flight crews—stranded after a winter storm.
The constricted space between passengers is a contested zone where one person's comfort is another's pain. What is right?
Staffing shortages among airline pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance workers could impact travelers for years to come.
The proposals follow last year's flight disruptions and as the summer travel season is about to kick into high gear.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration have opened investigations on the recent incidents.
A lack of "operational resilience" led carrier to cancel 16,000 flights, carrier's chief operating officer said.
This is the first hearing since this happened, impacting over 2 million passengers.
The proposed legislation also includes a limit on fees for baggage and seating.
The agency said the contractor "unintentionally" deleted some files and there were no signs of malicious intent or a cyberattack. The outage disrupted thousands of flights.
Overnight system failure led to hours of delays as departing flights across U.S. were grounded Wednesday morning.
United Airlines told Valerie Szybala her lost suitcase would be delivered. Then she watched as the Apple AirTag she had inside went to an apartment complex, a McDonald's and a shopping center.
Travellers are rearing to go as problems at the airline finally start to recede.
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
Customers seeking help or information from the carrier must deal with an online chatbot, social media channels or WhatsApp.
Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers are paying over $600M to consumers whose flights were canceled or delayed.
The new initiative would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.
Juan Mendoza didn't think twice when he stopped to help rescue a retired couple from their car after they were hit on the highway.
Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, at about 2:55 a.m., firefighters responded to the reported blaze at a home in the 1100 block of E. 10th Street.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Temperatures will rise into the lower 50s, with feels-like highs staying in the 40s. Winds may gust up to 30 mph at times.
Crews worked around the clock to meet a critical deadline in the massive $900 million I-30 Canyon Project through downtown Dallas.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters will kick off MLK Day with its 43rd annual Black Music and Civil Rights Movement Concert.
The State Fair said this is a pause, not a permanent departure.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
The Olympic Winter Games in Milan are scheduled to open on February 6, 2026.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
