Southwest Airlines switching to assigned seating

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats to travelers, as well as offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom — a move announced on Thursday that breaks a 50-year tradition for the carrier.

Delta flight cancellations investigated by feds

U.S. DOT is investigating Delta Air Lines for flight cancellations stemming from a worldwide outage caused by a faulty software update. Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the agency is probing Delta to ensure it's "following the law and taking care of its passengers during continued widespread disruptions."

Spirit Halloween to begin hiring, opening stores

Spirit Halloween is expected to open more than 1,500 locations next month. It's looking to hire up to 50,000 seasonal employees to start nationwide on Aug. 1. Spirit Halloween isn't the only retailer unearthing scary decorations. Some of Home Depot's biggest Halloween decorations are already on sale.