Southwest spending over $2 billion for faster internet, outlets, overhead bins

Southwest is making a huge financial investment in upgrades to make flights more comfortable for travelers. Faster internet service will be installed on 350 planes by the end of October.

Tesla covers travel costs for workers seeking abortions

Tesla is joining the ranks of major companies who’ve introduced a similar policy to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

Airbnb expands anti-party restrictions to include Memorial Day weekend

Airbnb is reinstating its anti-party measures for the July 4th weekend and will be expanding them to include Memorial Day weekend for the first time.

Army veteran drives, eats through all 50 states to learn about America

“The hospitality, food and culture all provided the experience of what America should be," Kreskin Torres, a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft, shared.

Boeing headquarters moving from Chicago to Washington D.C. area

Boeing Co., a leading defense contractor and one of the world’s two dominant manufacturers of airline planes, announced Thursday it is moving its global headquarters from Chicago to the Washington D.C. area.

Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1

Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.

CDC restates transportation mask recommendation

U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.

Summer travel: High gas prices prompting some to curtail their plans
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As gas prices remain at a high level, some are scaling back their travel plans for the summer season. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on how inflation and other issues may change how people vacation this year.

Luxury sky dome near Grand Canyon launches 2nd season — how to stay here

Clear Sky Resort, based in Tempe, Arizona, will launch its second season on May 26, which provides a unique vacation experience by bringing the outdoors inside.

Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.

Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll

The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.

Flight from Phoenix headed to California makes emergency landing
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An American Eagle jet operated by SkyWest Airlines left Phoenix and headed to Humboldt County, but the windshield suddenly cracked, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing in Fresno.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

Sky Harbor introduces 'Treat': A health and wellness concept for travelers
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A new shop at Phoenix's Sky Harbor airport is focusing on the health and wellness of travelers coming through. "Treat" can be found in the pre-security of terminal 4 next to the museum gallery. It's a new concept that offers services from illness testing to IV drip infusion therapy.

Sky Harbor travelers respond to judge's ruling to end mask mandates
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A federal judge strikes down the national mask mandate for planes and other public transportation that's been in place for over a year. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett joins us from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix with reaction.

Face masks now optional on major American airlines, effective immediately

A federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation Monday, and the Biden administration said the rule would not be enforced while federal agencies decide how to respond to the judge’s order.