Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions

As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.

Plane catches fire after landing at Miami International Airport; 3 injured

A passenger plane carrying 126 people caught fire after landing Tuesday at Miami International Airport when landing gear collapsed, though no serious injuries were reported, authorities said.

Airlines, airports struggling to keep up with travel demand
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It was a travel nightmare for many traveling by air this holiday weekend, including for those departing from and arriving in Phoenix. Why were there so many cancellations, and what could the rest of summer look like? FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the story.

Airlines continue canceling flights, blame bad weather and pilot shortage

Since Thursday, some 19,000 flights have either been canceled or delayed. That includes 40 at DFW Monday and 17 at Love Field. Airlines are blaming bad weather and a shortage of pilots.

Suspect in custody after attacking 3 travelers at SFO, possibly with a knife

A suspect is in custody Friday evening after three people were attacked and minorly injured at San Francisco International Airport's international terminal, officials say.

Report: Domestic airline ticket prices are declining, slowly but surely

With people paying more for gas and rent, travelers may be happy to hear a plane ticket is getting cheaper as domestic airfare prices fell for the first time since the start of the year.

New concourse at Sky Harbor's terminal 4 to open with all kinds of new amenities

A new concourse is opening in terminal 4 of Sky Harbor International Airport, and it includes all kinds of new amenities. It's the new home of Southwest Airlines.

New concourse unveiled at Terminal 4 in Sky Harbor
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The new concourse is the eighth at Terminal 4 and will be occupied by Southwest Airlines, featuring eight new gates. It will also include new technology, dining options, and shops. The new concourse will be open to passengers on June 20.

US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up

Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.

Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days

Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.

Disney offering private jet travel packages to parks for $110,000

The itinerary includes tours of Walt Disney Studios, Skywalker Ranch, photo ops at the Taj Mahal, Pyramids of Giza, and the Eiffel Tower.

RV supply chain issues easing up in time for summer travel, report shows

It's summer and that means people are looking to get out of town in RVs, and although the supply chain has created issues for buyers, a new report shows that shipments from manufacturers are increasing.