United Airlines CEO gives 5-word prediction that low-cost rival will go out of business
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby thinks Spirit's iconic yellow planes could soon be grounded for good, saying the airline will soon be out of business.
Spirit Airlines cuts routes, rivals pounce as budget carrier faces bankruptcy turbulence
Spirit Airlines will cut several routes in October amid bankruptcy proceedings while United and Frontier airlines announced new flights to capitalize on the opportunity.
Delta Air Lines is ending service to Southwest city
Delta Air Lines will discontinue service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Midland, Texas, as part of the carrier's ongoing schedule adjustments.
TSA screens record number of travelers over Labor Day weekend as air travel soars
Labor Day weekend saw record airport travel, with 10.4 million passengers screened, as TSA implements new policies including ending the shoes-off requirement.
2 SkyWest passengers hospitalized after turbulence diverts Houston-bound flight to Austin
A SkyWest flight bound for Houston was diverted to Austin due to turbulence, and two passengers were transported to a hospital after landing.
Houston-bound flight diverted to Austin after strong turbulence that injured 2
A SkyWest flight bound for Houston was diverted to Austin on Thursday due to strong turbulence and two passengers were transported to a hospital after landing. (VIDEO: Facebook/Gretchen Gilliam)
Spirit Airlines files for second bankruptcy in under a year as low-cost carrier continues to struggle
Spirit Airlines enters the Chapter 11 restructuring process again while assuring customers that flights and services will continue operating normally.
Trump's energy agenda delivers lowest holiday gas prices in half decade
Trump administration's energy policies are driving gas prices to five-year lows at $3.15 per gallon, down from $3.29 in 2024 and $3.77 in 2022.
Frontier Airlines introduces 20 new routes, some with super low fares
Frontier Airlines announces 20 new domestic and international routes with fares starting at $29, launching from major cities across the United States.
Southwest rolls out new conditions for plus-size passenger refunds
Plus-size travelers must buy extra seats on Southwest flights with assigned seating, with refunds only available if flights depart with open seats.
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Pittsburgh International CEO: We are building the future of airport terminals in the US
Pittsburgh International CEO Christina Cassotis opens up about the airport's expansion and modernization to improve traveler experience on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Air Canada reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, to resume operations
Air Canada's flight attendant union reached a tentative agreement with the country's largest airline, after a multi-day strike that temporarily halted operations.
Air Canada strike continues as flight attendants reject government return-to-work order
Air Canada flight attendants defied a government order to end their strike, forcing cancellation of 240 flights and stranding over 100,000 passengers nationwide.
Air Canada strike grounds flights, causing travel chaos for 130,000 passengers
Air Canada cabin crew walked off the job early Saturday, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding thousands of passengers forced to seek alternatives or stay put.
Business travel surges as companies prioritize face-to-face meetings
Companies are bringing employees back into their offices and sending them on the road. The newly-launched Navan Business Travel Index shows business travel jumped 15% year-over-year since 2023.
JetBlue expands Florida service, adds more international routes
JetBlue announces new winter flights to Vero Beach and Daytona Beach from Boston and New York, plus expanded service to the Caribbean from hubs in Florida.
Fall is now a peak travel season, expert says
Virtuoso Vice President of Global Public Relations Misty Belles on her outlook for travel bookings.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines expresses substantial doubt about continuing operations within 12 months after debt restructuring and bankruptcy exit.
United Airlines resumes operations after widespread tech system error stops flights
A technical issue forced United Airlines to hold all mainline flights at departure airports on Wednesday evening, sparking travel chaos across the U.S.