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If the pilot is excited, that’s a pretty good indication it’s going to be a memorable flight. This weekend, passengers on board a United Airlines jet were treated to a trip the captain called the “absolute privilege of his career.” The flight in question: the…
U.S. airlines' lobbying group filed a proposal with the Department of Transportation seeking to repeal a wide range of consumer protections.
The Trump administration withdrew a Biden-era proposal to compensate passengers at least $200 when their flight is delayed or canceled.
Several proposed and actual changes to air travel consumer protections have changed what Americans can expect when travel goes sideways. Here's what to know.
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico must wind down their deep partnership by Jan. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Monday, amid competitive concerns in Mexico City.
Due to regulatory delays, Delta Air Lines is temporarily changing plans for several A321neo jets — with a massive expansion of first-class seating.
Air Canada adds three new routes to Cleveland, Columbus and San Antonio in 2026.
If a shutdown happens, you can expect longer lines at the airport, potential passport delays and national park closures, among other issues.
Air Canada will connect Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) with Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., next spring.
Mass flight cancellations are set to start Friday due to strains from the federal government shutdown. Here's how airlines are responding.
The Trump administration warned that travelers could face even worse delays and cancellations if Congress can't end the government shutdown this week.
The Trump administration officially repealed a rule that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for significant delays.
The FAA late Friday said airlines would only have to cut 3% of flights at major airports instead of 6%, as air travel continued to recover after the government shutdown.
Air Canada and Porter Airlines are set to duke it out for U.S. fliers at Toronto's convenient Billy Bishop Airport.
Thanksgiving travel is almost here, and flights are getting mostly back to normal. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration ended cancellation requirements at 40 hubs.
What to expect when you return from an international trip, plus ways to protect your digital privacy in the event of a device search.
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to charge travelers $18 when they don't bring a Real ID or acceptable ID alternative to the airport.
Falling travel demand, new trade conflicts and a falling U.S. dollar shook up travel in 2025, but economic uncertainty looms over 2026, too.
In 2026, the National Park Service is changing its fee-free days, increasing entrance fees for international visitors, among other changes.
International travelers headed to the U.S. may soon have to provide five years of social media history to enter the country.
From Spirit Airlines starting the year in turmoil to the role of AI and new airline routes and destinations, here's a look at the year ahead in aviation news.
Airlines have canceled flights to and from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean on Saturday after the overnight U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
Though airlines might offer you a travel credit, you don't have to accept. If your flight is canceled, you are entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly.
WestJet will end 16 U.S. routes this year as it adjusts to shifting Canadian travel patterns.
Travelers will hopefully see flight operations return to normal soon, but they may also see higher prices.
Wait times at TSA checkpoints escalated Sunday as staffing crunches across the country left passengers standing in long lines to get screened.
Global Entry will return on Wednesday after being suspended last month in the midst of the partial government shutdown.
The U.S. government remains partially shutdown. If you're flying and have TSA PreCheck access, make sure all of your information is good to go.
It could be another slow go at airport security checkpoints this weekend as the partial federal government shutdown hits the one-month mark.
The Trump administration is sending ICE officers to assist the TSA at airports Monday, amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.
The Transportation Security Administration contracts out security at 20 airports across the U.S. And during a government shutdown, the lines may be much shorter.
TPG shares tips on how to get through TSA checkpoints as fast as possible during the partial federal government shutdown.
Allegiant to waive change and cancel fees on flights through the end of the government shutdown; United and Delta issued narrower waivers linked to TSA lines.
The Trump administration ordered paychecks for TSA officers. Now, all eyes are on airport security checkpoints ahead of the weekend.
President Trump says he "doesn't like" the idea of an American-United merger, but speculation over an airline corporate deal is heating up.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom sees opportunity for an expanded partnership with Alaska Airlines.
It's not just Spirit Airlines. The nation's budget carriers are asking the federal government for help paying for skyrocketing jet fuel costs.
Concerns about a resurgence in long backups at TSA checkpoints are building as emergency funding to pay officers could dry up soon.
The longest federal government shutdown in history is over. However, concerns remain about future TSA checkpoint lines, and what the next shutdown could mean for air travel.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country merge to create eighth largest airline in the U.S.
Other budget-focused airlines are rushing to fill Spirit's void, but it's still unclear whether they’ll fare much better.
The European Union is strengthening passenger protections and airline rules when it comes to delays. TPG digs into the changes and what it means.
Airports are opting in to the TSA's new private screening program. Here's what that will mean for air travel.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is considering changes to some federal airfare policies that could affect the price consumers see when booking a flight.
United Airlines stands to greatly benefit from a $22.5 billion redevelopment of Dulles International Airport.
Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is moving forward with a new nine-gate concourse for Southwest and other airlines.
United Airlines is growing in San Francisco after the FAA eased flight limits but remains hamstrung at Chicago O'Hare.
The redevelopment of Washington's Dulles airport is moving forward but the mobile lounges and United's "temporary" concourse will be here a while longer.