Feds could scrap rules requiring airlines to disclose airfares in full

A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.

• Aug 7

Officer told captain of flight that hit light pole he was "a little low," NTSB says

The NTSB released its preliminary report on a United Airlines plane that struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike in May.

• Jun 8

Spirit Airlines reached out to Trump administration for emergency bailout

Spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy next week.

• Apr 17

Texas lawmakers debate over war against Iran, DHS shutdown and SAVE America Act

North Texas representatives discuss their stances on the war against Iran, the ongoing DHS shutdown, and SAVE America Act.

• Mar 22

Transportation Department wants fliers to dress up. Will it work?

The agency's "Golden Age of Travel" campaign aims to restore civility to air travel. Experts say they have doubts.

• Nov 21, 2025

DFW Airport closed to most non-commercial air traffic on Monday

Similar closures are in effect at some of the country's other busiest airports, including Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.

• Nov 10, 2025

Dozens of flights from DFW Airport, Love Field canceled Friday

American Airlines said the number of flights it cancels will increase next week.

• Nov 7, 2025

Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood may lose distinctive rainbow crosswalks

State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.

• Oct 9, 2025

Feds scrap proposal to offer cash to air passengers for flight disruptions

Transportation Department drops Biden-era proposal to require airlines to financially compensate passengers for flight disruptions.

• Sep 5, 2025

Behind the bipartisan push for female crash test dummies

A group of bipartisan women senators is sponsoring legislation to create equality in car crash tests.

• Jul 14, 2025

20 states sue Trump administration over conditions on federal funds

A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general filed two federal lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars in transportation and disaster-relief funds.

• May 13, 2025

"Of course" it's safe to fly, transportation secretary says

Duffy called each of the recent incidents "very unique" and also talked about recent layoffs and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul the air traffic control system.

• Feb 19, 2025

Feds sue Southwest Airlines, fine Frontier for chronically delayed flights

The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.

• Jan 16, 2025

Passenger complaints about airline travel surged in 2023

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.

• Jul 5, 2024

North Texas receives hefty grant for EV charging stations in rural, disadvantaged communities

A team effort between local agencies made this possible.

• Jan 30, 2024

After holiday weekend flight cancelations, delays, Southwest says operations returned to normal

Southwest passengers at Dallas Love Field we spoke with Tuesday said they're happy and relieved they had no issues.

• Dec 26, 2023

UT Arlington gets $10M grant to create energy efficient concrete

Researchers at UTA's Center for Advanced Construction Materials believe they can make concrete better for both the infrastructure and the environment.

• Apr 28, 2023