Appeals court blocks rule on airline ‘junk fee’ disclosure
A new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation aimed at increasing transparency for consumers is now in legal limbo after a U.S. appeals court blocked the requirement that would have made airlines disclose "junk fees" upfront.
New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions - what you need to know
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
New automatic refund rule for flight disruptions
A new rule is changing the game for airline passengers when it comes to ticket refunds. Airlines are now required to automatically refund money when flights are canceled or significantly delayed.
Scammers posing as airline customer service agents, FTC warns
Scammers are targeting air travelers by impersonating airline customer service reps to gain personal information from passengers dealing with flight delays and cancellations at airports.
Here are the airlines with the most flight deals in each state
In a new study, Going – a company which seeks out the best airfare deals – set out to find out which airlines offered the most flight deals in each state over the past year.
TIME's world's greatest places 2024: See which US destinations made the list
TIME has released its 2024 world’s greatest places list of 100 “extraordinary destinations,” including 20 in the U.S.
United buys cleaner fuel for O'Hare
Gov. JB Pritzker celebrated another success in his efforts to make Illinois a national leader in sustainability.
Spirit Airlines to reinvent itself with premium fares, extra perks
Spirit Airlines is going upscale. The company announced it will start offering tickets with high-value options.
Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin to remain closed for summer after massive hydrothermal explosion
Yellowstone National Park officials say small explosions of boiling water are now possible in the Biscuit Basin for the next few months.
Southwest Airlines set to begin assigning seating, ending over 50 years of open seating policy
The airline's unique open seating model will soon be a thing of the past. Along with booking your flight, you'll be booking an assigned seat.
Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
Passenger recounts Southwest descent 150 feet above Courtney Campbell Causeway: 'I'm going to die'
FOX 13 is getting a first look from inside the Southwest plane that descended too low, just 150 feet above the Courtney Campbell Causeway, on July 14.
World’s most powerful passports for 2024 revealed: Here’s where US ranks
All the world’s passports were ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
Late summer travel: Where to go to beat the heat
While summer is winding down, it is still a popular time for traveling as people look to beat the heat. Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore says the mountains are one of the best options. Breckenridge, Colorado is warm without the humidity and it has something for everyone.
Feds open investigation as Delta customers continue to report issues
While airlines like American and United have restored normal operations after Friday's outage, Delta customers are still reporting issues. The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating why hundreds of Delta flights continue to be canceled and why some passengers remain stranded.
Delta flight cancellations being investigated by U.S. Department of Transportation
Delta canceled more than 400 flights Tuesday morning as the airline tries to resume normal services after a recent global IT outage.
Employers lean into 'Bleisure' travel trend
Heather Larson, president and CEO of Meet Chicago Northwest, explains the new "bleisure" travel trend and why it is catching the eye of more employers.
Delta under investigation after global software outage
Air travel problems across the country started Friday when an update from the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused Microsoft outages. The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened an investigation into Delta to ensure the airline is taking care of its passengers amid widespread disruptions.
Global outage grounds flights, affects banks and hospitals
The issue reportedly stemmed from a faulty update.
Chicago airports hit hard by global tech outage
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports live from O'Hare Airport where travelers have been met with delays and cancellations due to a massive tech outage impacting the entire world.