Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash

A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.

TSA's facial recognition technology streamlines security process at airports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented its Credential Authentication Technology 2 (CAT-2) machine in over a dozen airports across the nation, including the Detroit Metro Airport, to streamline the security checkout process.

Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs

The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.

American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast

Passengers traveling through certain U.S. airports may now have their change fees waived under certain conditions due to the wildfire smoke from Canada impacting airline operations.

American Airlines passenger sentenced after spitting, using emergency slide

Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend road trip: How to get your vehicle ready

If you're one of the more than 1 million Michigan residents projected to hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend, be sure your vehicle is ready to go.

'DeSantis wants to decapitate our history': NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida

The NAACP released a travel advisory for Florida on Monday in response to what it calls “Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive attempts to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in" the state's schools.

Cracked windshield forces Southwest flight to divert back to Hawaii

The airline told FOX Television Stations that the flight left Sunday from Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport destined for San Diego International Airport.

TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security

The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.

Summer travel season will be 'one for the record books,' AAA says

This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.

Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike

Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.

Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year

Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. 

Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years

Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper.  Here's why.