CPB: Two travelers bound for London arrested at Dulles Airport for allegedly smuggling marijuana in suitcases

Travel plans for two people flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to London took a detour to jail after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says officers found 57 pounds of marijuana in their baggage.

Delta passenger tries to open door on Atlanta tarmac

A Delta Air Lines passenger tried opening the plane door while on the tarmac at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Texas plane crash kills 5; plane destroyed by post-impact fire, NTSB says

Five people have been killed in a plane crash overnight in the Wimberley area. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and says a post-impact fire destroyed the plane.

Delta flight delayed as Georgia traveler refuses to hang up phone

A Georgia woman was arrested and charged after refusing to end a phone call on a Miami to Atlanta Delta flight, causing a one-hour delay.

Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply

Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation. 

America 250: Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One to celebrate the nation's founding

Independence One will make its first flight Wednesday, heading from the company’s hometown of Dallas to the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Philadelphia.

United Airlines pilot from SFO reports possibly hitting drone

A United Airlines pilot who took off from San Francisco International Airport early Wednesday called in to say it seemed like he hit a drone in the sky en route to San Diego. 

Spirit Airlines’ $500 million rescue funding talks face setback

Spirit Airlines’ efforts to secure a $500 million financial lifeline hit a significant roadblock as lenders balk at the terms of the proposed rescue package.

New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

More Americans choosing to travel to smaller towns
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As travel costs rise, it appears more Americans are swapping out big city vacations for getaways in smaller towns.

United Airlines drops merger pursuit with American, CEO Kirby details why

United Airlines on Monday announced that it's ending its pursuit of a potential merger with American Airlines after its rival rebuffed an initial approach to discuss a deal.

Budget airlines push for up to $2.5 billion in government relief

Budget airline executives are calling for substantial financial support as skyrocketing fuel costs force carriers to overhaul their business models to alleviate rising expenses.

Crew member on Norwegian cruise ship falls overboard near Cape Cod

A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.

Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.

Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.