DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines

Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Delta delays at Detroit Metro Airport: How to check your flight status

Travelers planning to fly in or out of Detroit Metro Airport on Friday are urged to check their flight status due to a ground stop impacting Delta Air Lines.

TSA sets all time record for daily screenings

The Thanksgiving holiday saw millions of people traveling by air, and on Sunday the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it set a new daily screening record with over 3 million travelers screened at airports across the country.

Here's why Travel Tuesday can be misleading

Travel Tuesday — the post-Thanksgiving day that promises one-day deals on flights, hotels and cruises — has taken off in recent years.

‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.

Calm before the storm - Metro travel traffic starts slow on Thanksgiving week

The big holiday travel week is here, and while many might be heading out of town a day or two before Thanksgiving, many were looking to beat that holiday rush Monday afternoon.

This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations

This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.

United planes 'make contact' at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport

No injuries were reported after two United planes “make contact" at Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to a statement from United Airlines.

The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list

A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.

FAA freezes flight reductions at 6% as staffing levels improve, airlines working to resume normal operations

Some relief for fliers as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says now that the government shutdown has ended, flight reductions are expected to stay at 6% at 40 major airports across the U.S.

Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues

Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.

How the government shutdown will affect international flights

Federal government shutdown has snarled travel across the U.S. Here's what to expect if you have an international flight coming up.

DTW Flight Reduction: Stressed and confused travelers try to leave town before chaos hits

FOX 2 spent Thursday night at DTW, talking with stressed and confused travelers trying to get out of town before any chaos ensues. From packing extra clothes to monitoring every update on flight status changes, there’s more stress than usual for those we talked with.

Delta to cut some flights under FAA plan, offering flexibility for flyers

Delta Air Lines will comply with an FAA order to cut flights at 40 major U.S. airports starting Friday, likely including Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, while offering flexible options for travelers affected by the reductions.