MN winter storm: FOX 9 photojournalist 'stranded' in Costa Rica
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
A major winter storm hit the Twin Cities overnight, causing hundreds of flight cancellations. FOX 9 Chief Photographer John Cottew and his family were supposed to fly home from Costa Rica, but our blizzard has extended his vacation.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
Live updates: MSP Airport a 'ghost town,' hundreds of flights canceled
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
Hundreds of flights are canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as a winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
MN winter storm: Canceled flights at MSP Airport due to winter storm
Several airlines have issued waivers ahead of a winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the Upper Midwest Saturday evening into Sunday. This comes as flights are being canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend. Find live updates here.
Several airlines have issued waivers ahead of a winter storm that's expected to bring heavy snow to the Upper Midwest Saturday evening into Sunday. This comes as flights are being canceled at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend. Find live updates here.
Minnesota snow storm: Airlines issue waivers, Walz authorizes National Guard
A large snow storm is expected to pass through Minnesota Saturday into Sunday, and some airlines are already getting prepared for it.
A large snow storm is expected to pass through Minnesota Saturday into Sunday, and some airlines are already getting prepared for it.
Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
TSA security lines: Why some airports are moving passengers through faster
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
DHS partial shutdown impacting airport TSA security lines
The fight for funding to keep the Department of Homeland Security fully open is once again causing airport delays at TSA checkpoints. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more from Houston.
The fight for funding to keep the Department of Homeland Security fully open is once again causing airport delays at TSA checkpoints. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more from Houston.
Travelers enduring hours-long delays at airports amid partial government shutdown
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
Air travelers are facing longer than usual wait times for flights as a funding lapse impacting some federal agencies continues.
DHS shutdown: Spring break travelers face long lines at TSA
Travelers faced major headaches at airports across the country this weekend, and officials say it's only going to get worse unless Congress comes together to pass a budget to fund DHS.
Travelers faced major headaches at airports across the country this weekend, and officials say it's only going to get worse unless Congress comes together to pass a budget to fund DHS.
No credible threat found after Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, was forced to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, was forced to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
Global travel impacted by Iran war
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating a travel nightmare for thousands of people stuck abroad. The State Department said on Wednesday that a charter flight of American Citizens left the Middle East for the U.S., and additional flights are expected.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating a travel nightmare for thousands of people stuck abroad. The State Department said on Wednesday that a charter flight of American Citizens left the Middle East for the U.S., and additional flights are expected.
Pothole season makes a return to the Twin Cities
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Potholes are keeping auto repair shops busy this season in Minnesota. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.
Iran attacks have some travelers trying to leave Middle East stranded
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
Some travelers trying to leave the Middle East during attacks on Iran are stranded due to airports being closed. The U.S. State Department is working to get thousands of travelers home. FOX 9's Amalia Roy has more.
Iran attacks leaving some travels at U.S. airports stranded
Ongoing tensions with Iran and airstrikes in the area are leaving some travelers trying to get to the Middle East stranded. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.
Ongoing tensions with Iran and airstrikes in the area are leaving some travelers trying to get to the Middle East stranded. FOX's Chelsea Torres has more.