Allegiant to acquire Sun County in $1.5 billion deal
Both companies operate as low-cost carriers in the United States. If approved, the combined airline would serve about 175 cities nationwide.
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NYC’s iconic MetroCard to go out of service in January
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will no longer sell MetroCards, though they’ll still be accepted for now. Riders will have to switch to a contactless system called OMNY, short for One Metro New York.
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Yuma locals prepare with holiday travel plans
AAA says it’s seeing record travel this holiday season, with over 122 million Americans hitting the road or flying, including many to and from Arizona.
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TSA expects 44 million travelers during holiday season
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it’s fully-staffed and ready to screen more than 44 million travelers during the holiday period that began Friday and runs through January 4. That would be a record if those projections hold up.
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Record-setting holiday travel rush underway
The year 2025 is ending on a historic note. AAA estimates a record-setting 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50-miles from home.
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Airlines could face fines over flight cuts during government shutdown
The FAA is warning major airlines they could face hefty fines for allegedly violating mandated flight reductions during the government shutdown.
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TSA introduces $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID
The fee covers a ten-day travel window and flyers will be able to pay it online before arriving at the airport.
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Holiday travelers face snowstorms and arctic cold
Thanksgiving is Thursday so many Americans are traveling Wednesday, but depending on their routes, weather could be a challenge.
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Travelers without REAL ID could pay $18 to tsa
The TSA proposes an $18 fee for travelers without a REAL ID at airport security checkpoints.
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November 25 marks the start of the Thanksgiving travel period
AAA projects almost 82 million people will venture at least 50 miles from home. That would beat last year’s record.
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FAA ends shutdown-related flight reductions
Thanksgiving is in ten days and travelers already have a reason to be thankful as airlines are resuming their normal schedules in the U.S. Monday.
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Rental car companies see spike in one-way rentals
It comes amid the widespread flight cancellations at major U.S. airports, which is the FAA’s effort to try to counter the effect of air traffic controller staffing shortages due to the government shutdown.
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Transportation secretary on government shutdown’s impact on travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the government shutdown impacting travel.
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San Diego International Airport experiences flight delays amid government shutdown
The flight board at the San Diego International Airport showed many delays, and several travelers who have been impacted said they hope to get to their destinations safely.
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Flights delayed as government shutdown hits air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it’s been delaying flights due to air traffic controller shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames the government shutdown.
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J.D. Power releases annual ranking for nation’s best airports
J.D. Power has released its annual rankings for the nation’s best airports. Minneapolis-St. Paul International was the top scoring “mega” airport, followed by Detroit and Phoenix.
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Yuma locals plan for Labor Day travel
Hotels, car rentals and airplanes tend to be cheaper around this time, leading to crowding in airports and highways.
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation clears planned partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines
The airlines announced their partnership in May called “Blue Sky.” JetBlue and United said Blue Sky will take flight this fall.
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Southwest Airlines sets date for ending open seating
The company told CNBC Monday morning the change will start on January 27, 2026. Southwest is also ending its two free checked bags perk.
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Alaska Airlines experiences IT outage, affecting all its operations
Seattle-Tacoma Airport was packed late on July 20 after Alaska Airlines experienced an IT outage that affected all its operations.
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