Dawn Gilbertson

Airlines are required, by law, to offer refunds for certain types of flight disruptions. Here’s what travelers should know.

Southwest Airlines suspended inflight drink service in March 2020 amid COVID-19 but gradually added back soda and coffee but delayed alcohol sales.

The airlines say the merger will benefit travelers by creating a nationwide budget carrier. Here’s what we know about the Frontier-Spirit merger.

The federal mask mandate on planes and at airports remains in place through at least March 18 despite new CDC mask guidance announced Friday.

Hawaii has had the strictest entry requirements in the U.S. since reopening to tourists. Those restrictions end on March 26 for domestic travelers.

The new budget airline is is doubling its route lineup, including its first flights in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville and Savannah.

Delta, American, United, Southwest and JetBlue airlines can raise ticket prices to cover higher fuel costs because travel bookings are surging.

American is the last airline to resume alcohol sales, which were suspended during the pandemic.

Southwest is adding a new fare class called Wanna Get Away Plus, with perks including the ability to transfer flight credits to another traveler.

Southwest, Spirit, JetBlue and American airlines suffered heavy weekend flight cancellations and delays.

JetBlue said its unsolicited $3.6 billion offer for Spirit is superior to a deal between budget airline rivals Frontier and Spirit announced in February.

Travelers buying airlines’ basic economy tickets face restrictions on seat assignments, ticket changes and, in some cases, higher baggage fees.

JetBlue’s president said April will ‘continue to be challenging’ and fliers face summer flight cuts as airline staffing issues persist.

The federal mask mandate has been in place since early 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic but airlines have required masks since mid-2020.

If Las Vegas pool parties are on your next Vegas vacation agenda, these do’s and don’ts will help set your expectations and save time and money.

Las Vegas resorts have perfected the art of the dayclub, pool parties where tourists shell out for cushy cabanas, champagne showers and big-name DJs.

Southwest, Delta, American, United and other airlines rushed to lift their mask rules in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling on the government’s mask mandate.

JetBlue Airways is sharply reducing its summer flight schedule after an April meltdown. Travelers whose flights are changed have rights.

Avelo and fellow newcomer Breeze Airways have been growing rapidly, offering nonstop flights on routes mostly ignored by major airlines.

Airline travelers are only owed refunds, hotel and meal vouchers in certain cancellation circumstances due to a patchwork of regulations and policies.