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[ad_1] Southwest Airlines and its pilots’ union have reached a new preliminary labor agreement, ending months of tense negotiations and becoming the last of the largest U.S. airlines to strike a deal that is set to give aviators big raises. The five-year deal is worth about $12 billion, Casey Murray, president …

[ad_1] The Transportation Department fined Southwest Airlines $140 million for major flight disruptions during the 2022 holiday season and resulted in almost 17,000 significantly delayed or canceled flights, the DOT announced Monday. The civil penalty — which is 30 times larger than any prior department penalty for consumer protection violations …

[ad_1] Processing times for U.S. passport applications have returned to pre-pandemic levels, the State Department announced Monday. Routine passport applications are currently processed within 6 to 8 weeks, while expedited service, which costs an additional $60, will take 2 to 3 weeks, the department said. “With this update, we have …

[ad_1] Americans who are planning to visit Europe in 2024 don’t have to worry about applying to the European Union’s new travel authorization system yet. For almost a decade now, European Union authorities have been working on a visa-like system called the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. It’s for …

[ad_1] Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire its rival Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at about $1.9 billion, as the companies make a push to expand along the West Coast. The purchase values Hawaiian Airlines at $18 per share, and includes the inheritance of $900 million of the company’s debt, according to …

[ad_1] LONDON — The first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel. Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 is burning a blend of 88% waste fats supplied by AirBP, and 12% Synthetic Aromatic …

[ad_1] Cyber Monday is here and retailers are offering notable discounts on travel items, as well as other sales on kitchen, fitness and more. We compiled the best deals on travel that we think you’ll want to know about. We’ll continue to update you about new savings opportunities throughout the next …

[ad_1] Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are offering notable discounts on travel items and brands during the event. Many of these sales run through Cyber Monday, and you can also find deals on tech, fitness and wellness. We compiled the best deals on travel that we think you’ll …

[ad_1] The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations. Airline officials say they are confident that they can avoid the kind of massive disruptions that have marred past …

[ad_1] The days before Thanksgiving, usually among the busiest for travel, are expected to see severe weather that could affect holiday plans for millions of Americans headed to see loved ones. A powerful system will move east over the next few days, bringing several risks including heavy rain, strong winds …