DFW and DAL airports implement ground stop due to severe weather
DFW and Dallas Love Field are under a ground stop due to thunderstorms, causing frustration for several travelers.
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DFW and Dallas Love Field are under a ground stop due to thunderstorms, causing frustration for several travelers.
Thursday's severe weather, which included heavy rain and strong storms, caused chaos for travelers at DFW Airport, resulting in over 100 flight delays.
The City of Dallas is considering a major redesign of Love Field Airport, including expanded baggage claim areas, new ticketing spaces and upgraded parking and passenger drop-off zones.
After facing delays and cancellations on Tuesday, American Airlines has returned to normal operations, with flights running smoothly as of Thursday morning.
Two years after a holiday meltdown, Southwest Airlines continues to recover from system failures that led to thousands of cancellations and hefty fines.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
AAA advises travelers to book the earliest flight and reserve parking in advance to allow enough time for long lines.
With the holiday rush set to break records, airports and highways will be busier than ever.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
The airline's COO recently spoke about managing huge passenger numbers during the holiday travel season.
McKinney is moving forward with plans to expand its airport, with a new passenger terminal, parking garage and infrastructure improvements planned by 2026.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is increasing patrols through Sunday to ensure driver safety this holiday season. TxDOT has also posted signs across North Texas, urging drivers to stay safe and vigilant.
AAA expects 5.7 million Texans to drive to their Thanksgiving dinner this year.
There have been over 1,800 incidents involving unruly passengers so far in 2024, according to the FAA.
If you're one of the millions of Texans hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year, remember these rules for a safe trip.
DFW airport is expecting its busiest Thanksgiving travel season ever with more than 3 million travelers passing through.
North Texas awaits millions of travelers in the much anticipated "busiest Thanksgiving travel ever."
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport said it expects the busiest time at the airport to be between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. every day of the Thanksgiving travel period.
Thanksgiving is days away and many are already hitting the road or taking to the skies.
Two separate incidents involving disruptive passengers took place at North Texas airports this week — one aboard an American Airlines flight and the other at Dallas Love Field — both prompting police response.
AAA Texas said they expect 5.7 million Texans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving travel period.
AAA says nearly 5.7 million Texans plan to travel 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving.
The airline has named Rakesh Gangwal as the independent chair of the board.
American Airlines is partnering with the Transportation Security Administration to make going through security easier.
Kelly's retirement and Southwest's appointment of six new board members follow mounting pressure from hedge fund Elliot Investment Management.
