Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
Flight leaving LAX interrupted after passenger opens door, jumps onto taxiway
A flight leaving LAX was interrupted after an unruly passenger jumped out of the plane and fell on the tarmac.
A flight leaving LAX was interrupted after an unruly passenger jumped out of the plane and fell on the tarmac.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers may have more fees, restrictions on cruises
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.
Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated passengers will have to eat in separate dining areas and undergo multiple COVID-19 tests at their own expense. Since the majority of passengers will be vaccinated, the company says there will be venues, events and shows restricted to vaccinated guests only.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to bad weather, staffing changes
Over the weekend, TSA screened more than two million travelers at security checkpoints over the last four days.
Over the weekend, TSA screened more than two million travelers at security checkpoints over the last four days.
How to salvage a trip after your flight is cancelled
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages, and says it will cancel at least 50 flights a day through July.
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages, and says it will cancel at least 50 flights a day through July.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max makes first test flight
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner has taken flight. A Boeing 737 Max 10 completed a test flight of about 2 1/2 hours on Friday over Washington state. The Max 10 can hold up to 230 passengers.
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner has taken flight. A Boeing 737 Max 10 completed a test flight of about 2 1/2 hours on Friday over Washington state. The Max 10 can hold up to 230 passengers.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Scottsdale Airport to close for runway rehabilitation
The Scottsdale Airport will close for about 45 days beginning July 6 for a runway rehabilitation project. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
The Scottsdale Airport will close for about 45 days beginning July 6 for a runway rehabilitation project. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
Royal Caribbean says vaccines will be mandated on all cruises, except ones setting sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
More Southwest Flights canceled as airline tries to recover from 2 days of computer problems
Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.
Southwest Airlines has resumed flights after computer problems grounded hundreds of planes two days in a row. But travelers at Love Field are still dealing with some frustrations.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Despite high Arizona heat, tourists continue to flock to the Valley
Summer is typically a slow season for tourism in the Phoenix metro area, but not this year. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
Summer is typically a slow season for tourism in the Phoenix metro area, but not this year. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.
FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Technical issues delay Southwest Airlines flights for a second day
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Workers at airport tarmac endure extreme temperatures as travellers try to escape the heat
Workers say the tarmac can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outdoor temperature, but they say they get used to it after working in it for a long period of time.
Workers say the tarmac can be up to 20 degrees hotter than the outdoor temperature, but they say they get used to it after working in it for a long period of time.
United Airlines will require new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
United Airlines will begin next week requiring all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Airlines will begin next week requiring all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.