Spirit should reject Frontier bid, advisers say
Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines' bid to buy Spirit, saying that JetBlue has made a better offer.
Score one for JetBlue in the dogfight over who gets to buy Spirit Airlines. A firm that advises investors on proxy voting said Tuesday that Spirit shareholders should oppose Frontier Airlines' bid to buy Spirit, saying that JetBlue has made a better offer.
Delta Air Lines to cut 100 daily flights over the summer
Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.
Delta Air Lines will "strategically decrease" its flight schedule this summer as it tries to minimize disruptions.
Busy summer travel expected at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
“This year, we’re expecting 22 million people to fly out of the airport, which is double what the airport served when we first opened,” said Sam Haynes, public information officer for AUS.
“This year, we’re expecting 22 million people to fly out of the airport, which is double what the airport served when we first opened,” said Sam Haynes, public information officer for AUS.
Memorial Day weekend expected to be busy for travel
AAA estimates 39 million people will be traveling for the holiday and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects to have the busiest Memorial Day travel time in its history.
AAA estimates 39 million people will be traveling for the holiday and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport expects to have the busiest Memorial Day travel time in its history.
Unruly Southwest passenger sentenced to prison for punching flight attendant
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
A woman from Sacramento has been sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $30,000 for punching a Southwest Airlines flight attendant a year ago.
Delta Air Lines to scale back 100 daily flights during summer travel season
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is cutting about 100 daily departures over the summer. Those flights are mostly in the U.S. and Latin America.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is cutting about 100 daily departures over the summer. Those flights are mostly in the U.S. and Latin America.
TPWD reminds boaters to "clean, drain and dry" over Memorial Day weekend, summer
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.
Boaters need to remove all plants, mud and debris from boats, trailers, vehicles and gear and drain the water from all equipment and on-board receptacles before leaving a lake.
Memorial Day drivers in Cedar Park urged to carefully plan travel
Cedar Park police say it will also be enhancing enforcement efforts from Friday, May 27 to Monday, May 30 to watch for any speeders, drunk drivers, red-light violators, and seat belt violators.
Cedar Park police say it will also be enhancing enforcement efforts from Friday, May 27 to Monday, May 30 to watch for any speeders, drunk drivers, red-light violators, and seat belt violators.
AUS asks passengers to arrive early as busy travel season begins
The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.
The airport said an estimated 22 million passengers will fly out of AUS this year, making 2022 a record-breaking year. The increase in passengers comes after significant growth and investment in Austin by the airlines.
China Eastern Airlines crash that killed 132 may have been intentional: report
Chinese airliner crash led to Boeing 737-800s being grounded by China's four major airlines.
Chinese airliner crash led to Boeing 737-800s being grounded by China's four major airlines.
AAA predicts 39.2M Americans will travel for Memorial Day
The agency advises travelers to be flexible and plan early to reduce stress.
The agency advises travelers to be flexible and plan early to reduce stress.
Austin airport restores power following power outage
According to the airport, the power outage is impacting gates 16, 17, 18, and 21. The power outage is also affecting the east side ticket counters.
According to the airport, the power outage is impacting gates 16, 17, 18, and 21. The power outage is also affecting the east side ticket counters.
Florida man who landed small plane with no flying experience says ‘hand of God’ was with him
A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane says "the hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls.
A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane says "the hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls.
Video: Rome’s historic Spanish Steps damaged after driver takes wrong turn down staircase
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
Alaska Airlines cancellations: CEO says 'ripple effect' to continue causing flight disruptions through May
Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.
Alaska Airline's CEO said Friday that about 50 flights are still being canceled each day, and the month of May "will continue to be choppy." Starting next month, the airline is adding hundreds of pilots, reservation agents and flight attendants.
CapMetro CEO explains his decision to leave and head to Washington D.C.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Randy Clarke was hired four years ago. During his tenure, he revamped routes and made more adjustments when readership numbers dropped because of the pandemic.
Airbnb rolls out new search categories, protection for renters
The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.
The company will also let people book split stays between homes and it promised new protections for renters when listings fall short of advertised promises.