Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Houston flight searches and hotel prices surge, report says

Houston is seeing a massive surge in travel demand and hotel pricing as flight searches jump 60% ahead of the city hosting seven matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs

Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

The death of an elderly woman after a mobility scooter accident marks the third death at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key in less than a year since it opened.

2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands’ famous orange double-decker bus lands in Galveston

The Dutch national team's iconic orange double-decker bus has arrived in Galveston, Texas, to lead thousands of fans in traditional "Oranje" marches throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax, Energy Secretary says

The Trump administration would consider suspending the federal gas tax to help ease some of the burden faced by U.S. drivers since the beginning of the Iran war, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. However, doing so would only put a dent in the amount that prices have risen since the conflict began in February.

Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs

Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world's largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary 'birthday bash'

The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.

Texas' economic forecast weakens as international hotel bookings lag ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Texas World Cup organizers are shifting focus from ticket sales to traveler spending as a new study warns that high costs may be pricing out the high-spending international visitors needed for a true economic win.

These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.

Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.

Spirit Airlines closure impacts thousands of employees; refunds issued to customers

Thousands of Spirit Airlines employees are starting the week without jobs after the carrier ceased all operations over the weekend, leaving travelers stranded across the country.

FOX 7 Focus: Spirit Airlines shuts down
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Airlines expert Gary Leff reacts to Spirit Airlines shutting down after 34 years.

Traveling to Europe soon? These entry requirements have changed

Traveling to Europe soon? Entry requirements have changed for almost every country - and your passport may not be stamped anymore.