What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
Here’s what travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines does away with another of its signature features and becomes more like other airlines.
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More than 11,400 flights canceled Sunday as massive winter storm sweeps across US
A massive winter storm made for a brutal travel day Sunday, with widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation's busiest airports.
Stranded by winter weather? Here’s what airlines owe you.
Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are required to provide...
FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown
U.S. airlines were notified this week that an investigation is underway into whether they complied with an emergency order requiring flight cuts at 40 major airports during the record government...
The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?
The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter...
FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules
The Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday it is lifting all restrictions on commercial flights that were imposed at 40 major airports during the country’s longest government shutdown.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it plans to roll back some of the restrictions on commercial flights it implemented at 40 major U.S. airports during the shutdown.
There’s no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends
Airlines have canceled more 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week, mostly to ease demand on control towers that are short-staffed during the federal government shutdown.
While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government.
What to know if your travel plans are affected by the FAA’s flight cancellations
If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Here’s what you can do if your plans are disrupted