Las Vegas named happiest travel destination in North America — See the top 10

The 2022 ranking by Club Med looked at crime, safety, pollution, cost of domestic beers, outdoor activities, day trips, spas, LGBTQ+ friendliness, and more.

Air travel complaints up nearly 270% above pre-pandemic levels

With travel demand higher since COVID, air travel service complaints jumped nearly 270% from pre-pandemic levels in June 2019, according to a new DOT report.

VIDEO: Engine fire forces LA-bound plane to divert back to Mexico

The engine of an LA-bound plane shot sparks mid-flight this week, forcing the plane to divert back to its origin airport in Guadalajara.

Fleet of hydrogen passenger trains debuts in Germany

A fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains is replacing diesel trains that previously operated on nonelectrified tracks in Germany. The trains use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, saving about 420,000 gallons of diesel fuel a year.

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport dedicates new John McCain control tower

The new tower doubles the number of controllers that the old tower was able to hold, making for a smoother experience for both travelers and pilots.

Alaska Airlines flight to San Diego returns to SEA after 'unusual vibration' from side of plane

An Alaska Airlines flight headed for San Diego returned to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport shortly after takeoff because of an "unusual vibration" coming from the left side of the plane.

All-Black, female crew operates American Airlines flight out of DFW

The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.

American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic passenger planes

American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.

Teen pilot hopes to become youngest to fly solo around the world

Mack Rutherford, a 17-year-old from Belgium, is nearing completion of becoming the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world.

Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel

A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.

European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos

The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.

Southwest attendant suffered broken back in hard landing

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant suffered a compression fracture to a vertebra in her upper back during a hard landing last month in California, according to federal safety investigators.