Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams

Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.

Three million Floridians expected to travel for Thanksgiving: AAA

If you're getting set to hit the road for the holiday, you won't be alone. AAA expects this to be the third-busiest year since they've been forecasting holiday travel.

Southwest failed at customer service amid winter meltdown, US finds

Federal regulators have told Southwest Airlines that the carrier failed to provide enough help to travelers who were stranded during massive cancellations last December, and the airline could be subject to a fine.

Docs: Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot used psychedelic mushrooms before trying to shut off plane engines

New documents shed additional light on the state of mind of an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot that attempted to turn off a plane’s engines mid-flight, causing a flight of people from Everett, Washington to make an emergency landing in Portland.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

Denver seeks dismissal of Marlon Wayans' luggage dispute case

Denver prosecutors asked a judge on Friday to dismiss a case against Marlon Wayans stemming from a luggage dispute with an airline employee who the actor and comedian said targeted him because of his race.

Spirit Airlines cancels dozen of flights over 'necessary' inspections, expects to last for days

The budget airlines said the cancellation of approximately 100 flights is being taken out of "an abundance of caution," and said the impact on its network is expected to last for several days.

Southwest making it easier to qualify for elite traveler status

There's a battle brewing in the airline business to attract travelers who want elite status in a frequent-flyer program.

You might get an Uber voucher if your JetBlue flight is delayed or canceled

JetBlue travelers who experience a qualifying delay or cancelation will get an Uber voucher in their email, limiting the need for customers to use their own money and request reimbursement.

Bringing a gun to TSA checkpoints can be costly mistake or land you in jail

Agents stopped over 5,000 firearms at airport checkpoints so far this year, which is on track to break last year’s record of just over 6,500, according to new data from the Transportation Security Administration.

Suspicious skull found in luggage prompts security scare at Utah airport

In a pre-Halloween surprise at Salt Lake City International Airport, TSA officials were spooked when a passenger's checked luggage revealed a skull, prompting a two-hour suspension of baggage screening.