What's behind Southwest Airlines cancelling flights, and why are airline workers sleeping on floors?
Most airlines are averaging about a 5% cancellation rate right now. Southwest Airlines is sitting at 70%. And for those who are dealing with Southwest, they aren’t up against an annoying or inconvenient delay – some, like Loretta Moore, could be stranded for up to a week.
Most airlines are averaging about a 5% cancellation rate right now. Southwest Airlines is sitting at 70%. And for those who are dealing with Southwest, they aren’t up against an annoying or inconvenient delay – some, like Loretta Moore, could be stranded for up to a week.
Orlando International Airport flight delays, cancellations leave many passengers stranded
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports Monday as airlines worked to recover from delays and cancellations from the Christmas blizzard. At Orlando International Airport, nearly 85% of all flights on Monday were either canceled or delayed.
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports Monday as airlines worked to recover from delays and cancellations from the Christmas blizzard. At Orlando International Airport, nearly 85% of all flights on Monday were either canceled or delayed.
Snow, bone-chilling cold, travel woes continue on Christmas
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
Nearly 94 million were under Wind Chill advisories on Christmas morning from North Dakota to Miami.
TSA says man tried to hide gun parts in peanut butter jars
The man was arrested at JFK Airport and "guaranteed to get a lump of coal from Santa," a TSA spokesperson said.
The man was arrested at JFK Airport and "guaranteed to get a lump of coal from Santa," a TSA spokesperson said.
American Airlines says acts of violence 'not tolerated' after mother allegedly attacks worker in Miami
Alabama woman Camilia McMillie was charged after video showed a computer monitor being thrown at an American Airlines employee.
Alabama woman Camilia McMillie was charged after video showed a computer monitor being thrown at an American Airlines employee.
Deadly Christmas week bomb cyclone unleashes damaging winds and brutally cold temperatures across country
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
The combination of dangerous driving conditions and frigid temperatures has been blamed for at least 9 deaths across 5 states.
Winter storm causing travel havoc at Orlando International Airport as flights get cancelled, delayed
There was a lot of red on the MCO airport departures and arrivals board on Thursday, with canceled and delayed flights.
There was a lot of red on the MCO airport departures and arrivals board on Thursday, with canceled and delayed flights.
Delta Air Lines to offer free Wi-Fi on flights starting in 2023: Report
Delta says it's already testing its 'Wi-Fi infrastructure with various offerings to select routes.'
Delta says it's already testing its 'Wi-Fi infrastructure with various offerings to select routes.'
Christmas Week Blizzard: Major U.S. airlines waiving change fees ahead of intense snow storm
Major U.S. airlines are issuing waived fees for travelers ahead of the blizzard expected to hit several parts of the country. Some of the airlines include Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines.
Major U.S. airlines are issuing waived fees for travelers ahead of the blizzard expected to hit several parts of the country. Some of the airlines include Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines.
These are the airlines offering to waive fees as major Christmas week blizzard starts to unfold
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
Airports across the U.S. have been preparing for the impacts of this blizzard and the life-threatening cold temperatures that will follow.
Airbnb bans listings where enslaved people used to live or work
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
SUV driver cited in crash involving SunRail train in Maitland: police
The driver of an SUV is being cited in a crash involving a SunRail train in Orange County Tuesday morning, according to police.
The driver of an SUV is being cited in a crash involving a SunRail train in Orange County Tuesday morning, according to police.
Florida airports expected to set records during holidays
The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic at Florida’s two most bustling airports, which will see millions of travelers passing through them, officials said.
The holiday travel season this year is expected to rival the busiest seasons before the pandemic at Florida’s two most bustling airports, which will see millions of travelers passing through them, officials said.
Passengers frustrated over long lines, missed flight at Orlando airport
Some passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) traveling ahead of the holidays were met with long lines and missed flights on Monday, days ahead of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. More than 2 million people are expected to travel through OIA for the holidays.
Some passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) traveling ahead of the holidays were met with long lines and missed flights on Monday, days ahead of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day travel. More than 2 million people are expected to travel through OIA for the holidays.
113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.
The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.
TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says
The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.
The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.
Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet
Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026.
Airbnb: Perceived Black guests have more trouble securing bookings
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says
According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.
According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.
'Impact minimal': Orlando International Airport working around fuel delays
Airplanes flying into Orlando International Airport on Monday were encouraged to top off at airports they were coming from after recent bad weather prevented the delivery of reserve jet fuel, prompting fears that visitors could face delays.
Airplanes flying into Orlando International Airport on Monday were encouraged to top off at airports they were coming from after recent bad weather prevented the delivery of reserve jet fuel, prompting fears that visitors could face delays.