Summer travel: July Fourth weekend another test for airlines struggling to meet demand

Problems were already popping up ahead of the holiday weekend: American canceled 8% of its flights Tuesday and Wednesday, while United srubbed 4% of its schedule.

Delta allowing flight changes for free over July 4th weekend

Delta said it anticipates air travel volumes “not seen since before the pandemic” over the period of July 1 to Independence Day.

Norwegian cruise ship hits iceberg in Alaska

A Norwegian Cruise Line ship hit an iceberg in Alaska over the weekend, forcing the company to cancel the remainder of the cruise due to damages sustained from the collision.  

Airlines blame FAA for widespread flight delays, cancellations

Airlines say understaffing at the Federal Aviation Administration is “crippling” traffic along the East Coast.

Say ‘I do’ in Italy: Lazio Region will pay you 2,000 euros to get married there

The promotion, called “In Lazio with Love,” is open to both Italians and foreigners to help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why are there so many cancelled flights? Here's what you should know about summer air travel disruptions

As travelers continue to deal with cancelled flights across the U.S., here's what you should know about what is causing so many flights to be delayed or cancelled entirely, and what companies are doing to help alleviate the problem.

Airlines continue canceling flights, blame bad weather and pilot shortage

Since Thursday, some 19,000 flights have either been canceled or delayed. That includes 40 at DFW Monday and 17 at Love Field. Airlines are blaming bad weather and a shortage of pilots.

US flight cancellations top 1,000 on Friday as summer travel heats up

Airports with the most cancellations were LaGuardia and Newark Liberty in the NYC area, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and Reagan Washington National outside D.C.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Wisconsinite Memorial Day travel up 8%, AAA says

Whether by air or by car, holiday travel rebounded during Memorial Day weekend 2022. AAA Wisconsin estimates a nearly 8% increase in Wisconsinites traveling at least 50 miles.