US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
Lawmakers propose putting violent passengers on a no-fly list for life
U.S. lawmakers are proposing a new bill that could potentially ban a convicted violent passenger from flying for life.
U.S. lawmakers are proposing a new bill that could potentially ban a convicted violent passenger from flying for life.
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
High gas prices impact local rideshare industry
The average price of gas in the D.C. metro area is now more than $4 a gallon, and it’s affecting many in the area including ridesharing and delivery drivers.
The average price of gas in the D.C. metro area is now more than $4 a gallon, and it’s affecting many in the area including ridesharing and delivery drivers.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Maryland drivers call for E-ZPass billing investigation
Tens of thousands of Maryland residents are calling for an investigation into the E-ZPass billing system.
Tens of thousands of Maryland residents are calling for an investigation into the E-ZPass billing system.
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Delta wants unruly passengers put on national 'no-fly' list
Delta's CEO said there should be “zero tolerance” for any behavior that affects flight safety.
Delta's CEO said there should be “zero tolerance” for any behavior that affects flight safety.
US to move faster to address unfair, deceptive airline consumer practices
The department is planning on creating more regulations regarding refunds, baggage costs and other fees, and this rule will ensure the policies are enacted in a more timely manner.
The department is planning on creating more regulations regarding refunds, baggage costs and other fees, and this rule will ensure the policies are enacted in a more timely manner.
FAA says unruly airline passenger reports down 50% so far in 2022
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Within the first two weeks of 2022, the FAA has received 76 reports of unruly passenger behavior.
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.
JetBlue cuts 1,280 flights through mid-January amid omicron challenges
JetBlue is proactively cutting about 1,280 flights beginning Thursday through mid-January 2022 in anticipation of more COVID-19 cases among its crew.
JetBlue is proactively cutting about 1,280 flights beginning Thursday through mid-January 2022 in anticipation of more COVID-19 cases among its crew.
Airlines cancel, delay thousands more flights due to omicron, staff shortages
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
U.S. and international flights were canceled Monday amid citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19 and the spread of the omicron variant.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 121 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the coronavirus omicron variant.
Mobile driver’s license: TSA prepares to accept digital ID at airports in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration hopes to start accepting digital driver’s licenses as a valid form of identification as soon as early 2022, according to an agency spokesperson.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
TSA anticipates surge in air travel through December holidays, here's how you can prepare
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
The TSA expects a high volume of air travelers this holiday season and they want to make the airport screening process quick and convenient.
Angels Landing: Zion National Park’s iconic hike to require permit in 2022
Angels Landing in Zion National Park will require a permit to visit as of April 1, 2022, park officials said.
Angels Landing in Zion National Park will require a permit to visit as of April 1, 2022, park officials said.