United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years.
Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave
The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave.
The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave.
Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police
A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.
A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.
TSA officers face paycheck and potential privatization uncertainties
As TSA officers endure a partial shutdown, a new proposal that aims to shift smaller airports nationwide to private security contractors is adding an addition degree of uncertainty for some.
As TSA officers endure a partial shutdown, a new proposal that aims to shift smaller airports nationwide to private security contractors is adding an addition degree of uncertainty for some.
More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list
America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.
America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.
Mount Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers to force fake rescues
Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.
Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.
Summer airfare is much higher than last year; here’s how much prices are increasing
Flying soon? Summer travel is getting pricier fast, according to new data. Here's how much prices are rising.
Flying soon? Summer travel is getting pricier fast, according to new data. Here's how much prices are rising.
DHS says US may stop processing international travelers at major airports in 'sanctuary cities'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz.
Southwest Airlines imposing new rules on portable chargers on flights
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable battery chargers with new rules limiting how many passengers can have and where they can store them.
Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
ICE arrested over 800 people after tips from TSA, data shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement data reveals that the Transportation Security Administration furnished information on thousands of travelers for possible immigration enforcement.
Delta Air Lines increasing checked bag fees due to fuel costs
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Trump suggests more airports privatize security in TSA budget cut proposal
The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.
The White House wants more airports to privatize TSA security in 2027, saying the money it’d save would help reform the troubled agency. Here’s what to know about the budget proposal and TSA privatization.
These airlines are raising baggage fees amid rising fuel costs
Travelers are watching America’s biggest airlines to see which one will be the next to announce higher fees as jet fuel prices continue to soar.
Travelers are watching America’s biggest airlines to see which one will be the next to announce higher fees as jet fuel prices continue to soar.
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating — not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.
American Airlines customers say flights turned into bus trips without warning
Some American Airlines customers have arrived at smaller airports and gone through security only to find they were boarding a bus instead of a plane.
Some American Airlines customers have arrived at smaller airports and gone through security only to find they were boarding a bus instead of a plane.
Americans warned of potential attacks at vacation destination as border crossing exit fee doubles
The U.S. Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional developments related to military operations in Iran.
The U.S. Embassy Cairo has issued a security alert for Americans in Egypt following regional developments related to military operations in Iran.