New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
MSP Airport named North America's best airport
MSP was named the nation's best airport for the second year in a row.
MSP was named the nation's best airport for the second year in a row.
No ride for Nice Ride: Lyft suspending bike rental service in Minneapolis
After losing a key sponsor, Lyft says it is suspending its Nice Ride bike and scooter rental program in Minneapolis.
After losing a key sponsor, Lyft says it is suspending its Nice Ride bike and scooter rental program in Minneapolis.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
MnDOT launches greater Minnesota trip planner for public transit
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a multimodal trip planner for rural Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has launched a multimodal trip planner for rural Minnesota.
MSP Airport gets $10 million for renovations at Terminal 1
The FAA is sending $10 million to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to help pay for improvements to a section of Concourse G in Terminal 1.
The FAA is sending $10 million to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to help pay for improvements to a section of Concourse G in Terminal 1.
Departures will build back up at MSP Airport after storm
While about 30% of outgoing flights and 20% of incoming flights have been canceled as of Thursday morning, some flights are getting out on one runway. Departures are expected to build back up later in the day.
While about 30% of outgoing flights and 20% of incoming flights have been canceled as of Thursday morning, some flights are getting out on one runway. Departures are expected to build back up later in the day.
Hundreds of flights canceled at MSP Airport
After hundreds of cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, another 200 flights have already been canceled on Thursday as of 6 a.m.
After hundreds of cancellations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday, another 200 flights have already been canceled on Thursday as of 6 a.m.
MSP Airport empty during Minnesota snowstorm
A look inside a very empty, very quiet MSP Airport during a snowstorm set to dump a heavy overnight snowfall in Minneapolis.
A look inside a very empty, very quiet MSP Airport during a snowstorm set to dump a heavy overnight snowfall in Minneapolis.
MSP Airport flight cancellations nearing 400 so far
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at MSP Airport due to the winter storm.
Hundreds of flights have been canceled at MSP Airport due to the winter storm.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
MSP Airport has new voices to welcome, inform travelers
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has announced the newest set of voices that will both welcome and inform travelers via its intercom system throughout the next year.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has announced the newest set of voices that will both welcome and inform travelers via its intercom system throughout the next year.
Voices of MSP audition tapes
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has announced the newest set of voices that will both welcome and inform travelers via its intercom system throughout the next year. Here's an inside look at some of the recording process.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has announced the newest set of voices that will both welcome and inform travelers via its intercom system throughout the next year. Here's an inside look at some of the recording process.
Minneapolis to Edmonton flights start in June on WestJet
Starting in June, MSP will add a direct flight to Edmonton, Canada on WestJet.
Starting in June, MSP will add a direct flight to Edmonton, Canada on WestJet.
TSA stops 2 guns in one day at MSP, reflecting troubling trend
Last Tuesday, a TSA officer stopped two loaded guns in separate incidents at MSP, an occurrence that is part of a growing national trend.
Last Tuesday, a TSA officer stopped two loaded guns in separate incidents at MSP, an occurrence that is part of a growing national trend.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
Train from Minneapolis to Duluth: MnDOT optimistic about securing route funding
After years of discussion, a long-awaited passenger train route running from the Twin Cities to Duluth could finally get state funding from the Minnesota legislature.
After years of discussion, a long-awaited passenger train route running from the Twin Cities to Duluth could finally get state funding from the Minnesota legislature.