Possible ground delays at AUS this summer; international arrivals area upgraded

Fewer staff in air traffic control towers could affect summer travel. It's already been an issue at Austin-Bergstrom, which is in the middle of its phased expansion plan.

Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report

Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.

Passengers who unbuckle before the plane stops could face fines

Flyers in a certain popular tourist destination could face fines if they unbuckle and stand up too soon at the end of a flight.

Southwest Airlines’ baggage fee, other policies changing this week

Southwest Airlines has made major changes to its policies in recent months, with almost all of them going into effect Wednesday. Here’s what to know.

Bags don't fly free anymore; Southwest abandons long-standing perk

It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end. 

Texas Memorial Day travel: TxDOT releases travel forecasts for the holiday weekend

The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.

Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.

Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years

If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.

New Southwest Airlines portable charger rule could set industry trend

Southwest Airlines passengers must soon keep portable chargers visible during flights due to rising lithium battery fire incidents. The policy begins May 28.

Hawaiian Airlines' new policy could cost travelers money

Hawaiian Airlines is days into implementing a new "no-show" policy that could potentially cause travelers to lose out on money.

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without a pilot, report says

A Lufthansa flight co-pilot fainted while he was alone in the cockpit last year, leaving the plane without a pilot for 10 minutes, German media reported.

Jacksonville airport reopens after vehicle fire in parking garage, officials say

The Jacksonville International Airport (JIA) in Florida has reopened after being closed for several hours when a fire broke out in one of its parking garages on Friday afternoon.