Thanksgiving travel could break records this year but extreme weather could snarl holiday traffic

Fellow travelers are not the only ones who may add to the anxiety of getting from point A to point B safely -- extreme weather can have a major impact on your timely arrival at your destination.

AAA: Thanksgiving holiday travelers to hit 80 million this year

Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.

Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: What travelers need to know

Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday morning, following months of uncertainty about its future as proposed mergers with JetBlue and Frontier did not pan out.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.

Two injured after cell phone battery sparks fire on Southwest flight in Denver

More than 100 passengers were evacuated from a Southwest Airlines plane after a cell phone battery sparked a fire in the cabin. FAA data shows this is not an isolated incident.

Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

FAA flight ban grounds relief, families in Haiti during holiday season

Hundreds of families expecting loved ones from Haiti for the holidays face disappointment as an FAA ban on all flights in and out of the country has halted travel.

Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report

Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.

Colorado man banned from Yellowstone National Park after entering protected area

A Colorado man was sentenced to jail and banned from Yellowstone National Park after officials said he walked off a designated trail and entered a protected area.

American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest

Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.

Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'

A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.

Man punches sleeping passenger on flight leaving San Francisco: FBI

The FBI has arrested a man after they said he punched a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight leaving from San Francisco, causing blood to spatter and bruising to occur.

4 in 5 holiday travelers changing plans due to inflation, survey finds

A new Bankrate survey reveals that 83% of Americans are adjusting their 2024 holiday travel plans due to inflation, with many opting for shorter trips, cheaper accommodations, and alternative travel methods.

Royal Caribbean sued over hidden camera possibly filming passengers: lawsuit

A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board.

American Airlines jet nearly collides with Cessna in mid-air close call: FAA

An American Airlines plane with 122 passengers on board came dangerously close to a Cessna that flew into its flight path as it was landing at a Texas airport this week.