Trump suggests bailout or merger as Spirit Airlines faces mounting costs

President Donald Trump hinted at helping Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier has struggled to recover amid soaring operational costs, weak demand, and high debt.

FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.

Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.

$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.

Air Canada suspending flights to JFK over rising jet fuel costs

Air Canada plans to suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport starting June 1 amid an airline industry struggling with high fuel costs and dwindling supplies.

Summer travel forecast: Jet fuel crisis could mean more than just higher fares

Experts say summer travelers should prepare not just for higher prices, but also for fewer flights, “more schedule volatility and fewer low-fare options" if the Iran war continues.

Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar

Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.

California woman served 14 drinks on Carnival cruise wins lawsuit after fall

A federal jury in Florida has found the cruise line company Carnival liable for injuries sustained by a woman who fell while heavily intoxicated aboard one of its cruises. The woman also alleged that a crewmember’s false statement prevented her from investigating whether she had been sexually assaulted.

United Airlines CEO pitched American Airlines merger in talks with Trump

United Airlines CEO floated the idea of a possible merger with American Airlines, making it potentially one of the largest unions of airlines in years. 

Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Anna Kepner stepbrother charged with murder in Florida teen's cruise ship death

Anna Kepner's 16-year-old stepbrother has been charged with first-degree murder after the 18-year-old Florida teenager was found dead aboard Carnival's Horizon cruise ship during a family vacation in November 2025, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Monday.

Woman faked bomb threat involving ex-boyfriend after breakup: police

A woman in New Mexico is facing charges after falsely reporting her ex-boyfriend was bringing a bomb on a plane after his long-distance visit, police said, adding that the two had just broken up the night before.

More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list

America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.

Mount Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers to force fake rescues

Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.

DHS says US may stop processing international travelers at major airports in 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.