Air Canada to change greeting to gender inclusive 'everybody,' receives mixed reviews on Twitter
Air Canada has announced the flight crew will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen,” instead opting to use the gender neutral term “everybody.” The companywide language change will soon be adopted by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots.
Air Canada has announced the flight crew will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen,” instead opting to use the gender neutral term “everybody.” The companywide language change will soon be adopted by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots.
'Drunk' Spirit Airlines passenger vomits on woman's hair, forces everyone to deplane
Every passenger was forced to deplane to allow the aircraft to be cleaned.
Every passenger was forced to deplane to allow the aircraft to be cleaned.
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.
A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.
Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
First $1 million raised to build deck park over Interstate 35 near Dallas zoo
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation calls the $1 million mark a major fundraising milestone, but there's still a long way to go. The project will cost an estimated $28 million.
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation calls the $1 million mark a major fundraising milestone, but there's still a long way to go. The project will cost an estimated $28 million.
FAA to review whether airplane seats are too small for safe evacuations
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
‘They literally fried him’: Dog owner blames United Airlines for animal’s alleged heatstroke death
A distraught pet owner believes United Airlines is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, claiming the animal succumbed to heatstroke following a 2017 flight.
A distraught pet owner believes United Airlines is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, claiming the animal succumbed to heatstroke following a 2017 flight.
Tourists issued citations at Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful for 'thermal trespassing'
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for “thermal trespassing” at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for “thermal trespassing” at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.
Mount Rushmore Memorial to begin major construction project
One of the country's most popular tourist attractions is getting to the core of a multi-million dollar upgrade. The Rapid City Journal reports that major construction projects at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota are scheduled to begin next week. The National Park Service says work will continue through much of 2020.
One of the country's most popular tourist attractions is getting to the core of a multi-million dollar upgrade. The Rapid City Journal reports that major construction projects at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota are scheduled to begin next week. The National Park Service says work will continue through much of 2020.
Counterfeit alcohol, sometimes containing jet fuel, is a growing concern for tourists
The FBI and Dominican authorities are investigating recent tourist deaths, and one theory is that alcohol was the cause of these deaths. The FBI has reportedly taken samples of alcohol for testing, and the hotels where some tourists died have removed alcohol from the minibars in the hotel rooms. But the concerns are growing.
The FBI and Dominican authorities are investigating recent tourist deaths, and one theory is that alcohol was the cause of these deaths. The FBI has reportedly taken samples of alcohol for testing, and the hotels where some tourists died have removed alcohol from the minibars in the hotel rooms. But the concerns are growing.
Travel tips for planning your next vacation
Planning a vacation can be a difficult task for many, especially if you are wanting to go overseas.
Planning a vacation can be a difficult task for many, especially if you are wanting to go overseas.
Road rage fatalities increased 500 percent over 10 years and they're still on the rise, study says
Here’s a look at the major factors that contribute to the increase in road rage incidents as well as some suggestions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road.
Here’s a look at the major factors that contribute to the increase in road rage incidents as well as some suggestions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road.
British Airways cancels ‘nearly 100 percent' of flights as pilots go on strike
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
American Airlines mechanic allegedly tampered with plane in Miami to delay or cancel flight
An American Airlines employee, allegedly angry over stalled union contract talks with the company, has been accused of disabling the navigation system on a flight slated to take off from Miami over the summer, investigators said Thursday.
An American Airlines employee, allegedly angry over stalled union contract talks with the company, has been accused of disabling the navigation system on a flight slated to take off from Miami over the summer, investigators said Thursday.
FedEx can now get you a passport in just 24-hours
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
Lyft and Uber to continue service at ABIA
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced that it has reached a temporary, extension, pilot agreement with Lyft and Uber to continue to provide on-demand transportation services for pass...
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced that it has reached a temporary, extension, pilot agreement with Lyft and Uber to continue to provide on-demand transportation services for pass...
Pet Hotel soon to come to ABIA
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
Plane skids off taxiway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Nobody was hurt after a United Airlines jet carrying 167 passengers and a six person crew slipped off the taxiway after landing in Houston.
Nobody was hurt after a United Airlines jet carrying 167 passengers and a six person crew slipped off the taxiway after landing in Houston.
A busy Monday at ABIA as visitors bid farewell to SXSW
A mass exodus of South by Southwesters at ABIA Monday, the airport expected to nearly double the amount of passengers they usually see.
A mass exodus of South by Southwesters at ABIA Monday, the airport expected to nearly double the amount of passengers they usually see.