Airline dashboard aims to help families with kids avoid junk fees
It can cost travelers a pretty penny to buy an airline ticket, and that cost is even higher for those with a large family, and that does not even account for the possibility of paying more to sit next to young children within the family. Federal transportation officials say this is a reality many parents are already facing, and there is a new tool that aims to help these parents. Reporter Jackie Ibanez has more.
It can cost travelers a pretty penny to buy an airline ticket, and that cost is even higher for those with a large family, and that does not even account for the possibility of paying more to sit next to young children within the family. Federal transportation officials say this is a reality many parents are already facing, and there is a new tool that aims to help these parents. Reporter Jackie Ibanez has more.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Comedian Mike Epps could face charges for bringing loaded gun into Indiana airport
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Carnival believes cruise passenger died from 'medical condition'
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines in $3.8B merger
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
Man on LA-Boston flight tried stabbing flight attendant: DOJ
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
2 missing Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 alive, official says
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
4 Americans shot at, kidnapped in northern Mexico: FBI
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.
FAA investigating after 2 United planes touch at Boston airport
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
FBI investigating death of woman onboard Carnival cruise ship
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.
Southwest passengers say plane shook 'like crazy' causing some to vomit
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
Here are the world’s best airports for customer experience, according to passengers
Several U.S. airports were recognized in the annual awards, including those with the best staff and easiest to navigate.
Several U.S. airports were recognized in the annual awards, including those with the best staff and easiest to navigate.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
Investigators have been unable to determine how the toddler came into contact with the fentanyl.
Hayward couple sues tour boat company that left them stranded in the ocean
A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.
A Hayward couple says they were left stranded in the ocean while snorkeling on their honeymoon. It happened in Maui about 18 months ago, and now they’ve filed a $5 million lawsuit against the tour boat company.
NTSB investigating after jet passenger dies during severe turbulence over New England
A significant storm system was gathering strength over the Tennessee Valley while parts of New England were under an active jet stream on Friday.
A significant storm system was gathering strength over the Tennessee Valley while parts of New England were under an active jet stream on Friday.
American Airlines passenger arrested after allegedly urinating on another flyer during New York-India flight
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
'No evidence' of hazardous spill in Ohio's latest train derailment
Officials confirmed Sunday afternoon that no hazardous materials were involved in the derailment.
Officials confirmed Sunday afternoon that no hazardous materials were involved in the derailment.
Virginia airport TSA checkpoint X-ray machine accidentally scans traveler's pet: 'cat-astrophic mistake'
Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.
Both the traveler and the cat were required to go through the TSA screening the proper way after the TSA agents saw the X-ray image.
Southwest flight returns to Cuba after smoke fills cabin from bird strikes
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
Suez Canal traffic not impacted after cargo ship runs aground
The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal.
The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal.