Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel
A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.
Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds
A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.
Chicago flight delays, cancelations continue at O'Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.
Chicago flight delays, cancelations continue at O'Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.
Chicago flight delays, cancelations continue at O'Hare Airport
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Almost 900 flights canceled nationwide, with 280 canceled at O'Hare on Sunday
FlightAware said 147 flights out of O'Hare Airport were canceled on Sunday, and 133 flights into O'Hare were canceled.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins
A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.
Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says
Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Illinois investing $15 million to support local festivals, tourism
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
$15M in tourism grants focus on Illinois festivals, attractions
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers
The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
'Welcome to our Neighborhood' campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Push to reignite Chicago travel
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Flight delays, cancelations become a local and global problem
Problems with air travel are spreading around the globe.
Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video
The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.