Best and worst airlines ranked for customer satisfaction in 2025: See the list
Although consumer confidence and passenger volume are down, overall passenger satisfaction is up thanks to gains in economy and basic economy class.
Real ID deadline: These states have the most residents without passports
Many Americans still lack a passport, with states like West Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi having the lowest rates
Deadly U.S. plane crashes in 2025: Timeline
Since the beginning of 2025, at least 151 people have died in 44 U.S. aviation incidents.
American Airlines launching luxurious new Flagship Suite this summer
American Airlines' Flagship Suite service will be officially launching on June 5, the airline said in a media release, aboard a new Boeing aircraft.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
U.S. issues 'do not travel' warning for 21 countries. What to know
In 2025 alone, the U.S. added eight new countries to its “do not travel” list.
Southwest announces revamped fare bundles: What to know
Southwest Airlines has announced revamped fare bundles: Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice, as well as Basic.
FAA equipment outage grounds flights at Newark, triggers nationwide delays
Newark Airport equipment outage grounds all flights; nationwide delays triggered.
American man hijacks plane headed to popular Belize tourist town
An American man hijacked a small plane heading to a popular Belize tourist town, stabbing two passengers and a pilot before another passenger shot him.
'Wildlife strike' forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing, officials say
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Delta passengers spend night on tarmac after Atlanta-bound flights diverted
Almost 300 passengers spent the night onboard two international Delta flights that had to be diverted last week due to bad weather.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Canadians spending the winter in the US now have to register
Canadians staying in the U.S. for 30 or more days must now register with authorities starting April 11. Here’s what we know.
Delta pulls 2025 forecast, says growth has stalled in Trump's trade war
Uncertainty from President Trump’s global trade war has prompted Delta Airlines to pull its 2025 forecast.
Avelo Airlines to fly deportation flights out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
Avelo Airlines will provide three 737-800s based out of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport for deportation flights that will begin on May 12, the company said in a statement.
Access to America's deepest lake is closing to tourists: What to know
If you’ve always wanted to swim or ride a boat in America’s deepest lake, this summer is your last chance to do it for a few years.
These major US airlines have top frequent-flier programs: study
Alaska, United and Delta Airlines all earned high ranks.
US tourist arrested for trying to visit isolated Sentinelese tribe
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, allegedly left a can of Diet Coke and a coconut to entice the Sentinelese tribe, blowing a whistle while he filmed the encounter.
Travelers urged to get REAL ID ahead of May 7 deadline
The clock is ticking for travelers. Starting May 7, anyone flying domestically must present a REAL ID, enhanced ID, or passport at TSA checkpoints. Officials are reminding Americans what they need to do to get their REAL ID.
The most powerful passports of 2025: See where the US ranks
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.