New federal DOT rule to leave air travelers with fewer compensation options for flight disruptions
A new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule set to start this month could make it harder for some travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions.
A new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule set to start this month could make it harder for some travelers to get compensation for certain flight disruptions.
Co-pilot accused of attacking pilot, trying to crash plane
A copilot is accused of trying to crash an Israel-bound flight after allegedly attacking the pilot. Passengers rushed the cockpit and helped stop the plane’s descent. Israeli officials are investigating a possible terrorist attack. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.
A copilot is accused of trying to crash an Israel-bound flight after allegedly attacking the pilot. Passengers rushed the cockpit and helped stop the plane’s descent. Israeli officials are investigating a possible terrorist attack. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.
No sitting allowed for TSA officers checking travel documents, new rules state
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
The Transportation Security Administration has started requiring its Travel Document Checkers to stand during their shifts.
2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.
Flydubai plane makes emergency landing after co-pilot tries to crash jetliner
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.
An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.
Here's why airfare prices could stay high even if price of oil falls
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
Jet fuel prices may fall, but travelers shouldn’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. Here's why.
Probe underway as 7 flight attendants sickened by baffling odor on major airline
An incoming flight to Hawaii prompted an emergency response after multiple crew members began feeling ill during the journey.
An incoming flight to Hawaii prompted an emergency response after multiple crew members began feeling ill during the journey.
Outdated FAA systems blamed for flight disruptions as officials seek $30B modernization funding
Thousands of flights across the Northeast were delayed or canceled after an equipment failure and a severed fiber-optic cable exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Thousands of flights across the Northeast were delayed or canceled after an equipment failure and a severed fiber-optic cable exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
TSA alert: Your carry-on bag may need to be checked after all
Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.
Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.
Popular South Pacific destination declares HIV emergency as infections surge 12-fold
A popular South Pacific destination has declared a national HIV emergency after infections surged dramatically, with one in 60 adults now living with the virus.
A popular South Pacific destination has declared a national HIV emergency after infections surged dramatically, with one in 60 adults now living with the virus.
Major airlines adjust flight schedules as jet fuel prices surge
American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.
American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.
3 dead in rare ‘airport malaria’ outbreak near major travel hub
Three people have died and at least four others have contracted malaria in a rare outbreak believed to be linked to infected mosquitoes transported aboard flights to a major airport.
Three people have died and at least four others have contracted malaria in a rare outbreak believed to be linked to infected mosquitoes transported aboard flights to a major airport.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Ranked: The best & worst airports for 2026, according to JDPower
Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.
Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.
US issues new travel warning over crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for an Southeast Asian destination, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for an Southeast Asian destination, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.
MSP Airport tops North America passenger satisfaction ranking for 3rd straight year: Study
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been ranked first as North America’s best mega airport in a passenger satisfaction study for the third year in a row, according to the J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been ranked first as North America’s best mega airport in a passenger satisfaction study for the third year in a row, according to the J.D. Power 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
Gas prices expected to rise even higher
Gas price experts are warning that prices are about to jump even higher in the next 24 hours. The price increase comes as they are already at record highs. FOX 9’s Chenue Her is tracking prices and the factors driving them so high.
Gas price experts are warning that prices are about to jump even higher in the next 24 hours. The price increase comes as they are already at record highs. FOX 9’s Chenue Her is tracking prices and the factors driving them so high.
Chatsworth helicopter crash: 3 killed, including NBCLA pilot and aerial reporter
A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.
A news helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA crashed in Chatsworth, killing three people.
New TSA program allows people without tickets past security
The Transportation Security Administration is launching a new program allowing people with TSA PreCheck to go through security without a boarding pass and go to the gate to meet travelers.
The Transportation Security Administration is launching a new program allowing people with TSA PreCheck to go through security without a boarding pass and go to the gate to meet travelers.
American Airlines passenger accused of undressing, behaving indecently
Law enforcement officers met an American Airlines flight at Miami International Airport after a female passenger allegedly undressed and behaved indecently during the flight.
Law enforcement officers met an American Airlines flight at Miami International Airport after a female passenger allegedly undressed and behaved indecently during the flight.