Southwest Airlines issues $75 vouchers for some customers
The Department of Transportation made it a requirement for Southwest to compensate customers for delays and cancelations after the airline's problems in 2022.
Major change to airline refunds in US
The Department of Transportation rules airlines must now automatically refund passengers whenever they cancel or delay a flight.
Woman sues Delta Airlines after being sexually assaulted on flight
The woman was assaulted by a Delta Air Lines employee while traveling home to Seattle after a Taylor Swift concert.
Solar eclipse sparks mass travel
For the cities and towns near the solar eclipse's direct line of sight, the event means a heavy boost to the local economy.
United Airlines timeline of plane incidents across past 12 months
United Airlines CEO has assured flying with the airline is safe in the wake of a string of incidents involving the company's planes.
Former airline worker reveals her "number 1 flying hack"
She says she learned about the handy flight tip years ago, and "I feel like nobody knows about it."
Uproar as man upgraded to business class, leaves girlfriend in economy
The viral clip sparked debate on social media, one user said: "Couldn't be me," while another asked: "Why should he give her the seat?"
Flight attendant tackles drunk passenger to ground mid-air: video
The incident is believed to have occurred on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad on Sunday morning.
Taylor Swift lawsuit threat has a problem
According to a lawyer who spoke to Newsweek, Taylor Swift has a problem when it comes to a cease-and-desist her attorneys issued.
Jack Sweeney speaks out against Taylor Swift lawsuit threat
"When the Embassy of Japan in the USA expresses confidence that Swift can make a flight from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, it indicates public interest," Sweeney told Newsweek.
Fact Check: Photo of Jack Sweeney on private jet amid Taylor Swift feud
Sweeney, a Florida student, has been threatened with legal action by Taylor Swift's lawyers.
Taylor Swift fans furiously attack Jack Sweeney: "Rot in jail"
Florida student Sweeney has fallen foul of Swift and her team after publicly posting information on her private jet flights.
6 new flights you will want to book immediately
With a slew of new air services set to take off this year, Newsweek has some advice on where you can go and what you can see on your next trip abroad.
Storm sees passengers fainting, sick as flights diverted to other countries
One flight, from Portugal to the U.K., ended up landing in France.
Winter storm warnings for 17 states as thousands of flights canceled
A major winter storm continues to impact air travel as it moves from the Deep South over the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.
Hundreds of US flights canceled amid extreme weather
Major winter storms which brought snow and blizzard conditions to swathes of the U.S. this week have had an ongoing impact on air travel.
Travelers' plane seat hack divides internet: "Hard recline if you did this"
Social media users criticized the "wildly rude" plane hack in the viral clip, while one noted "it's just a flap of fabric."
Seven unmissable experiences this year
From the farthest reaching northern lights to a rare solar eclipse over the U.S. and a sneak peak of Tutankhamun's treasure, Newsweek fills your diary.
Donald Trump flights on Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express"—What we know
The former president used Epstein's jet several times in the 1990s, but never to the notorious Little St. James island.
Blizzard sparks major flight delays at Southwest Airlines' busiest airport
Hundreds of flights at Denver International Airport were delayed on Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines issues update amid Christmas travel surge
A Southwest spokesperson said the airline's operation is "healthy and stable" following cancellations and delays over the weekend.
Pilot captures mesmerizing phenomenon in "lucky" encounter
Pilot João Mendes told Newsweek that the incredible northern lights scene lasted for around two hours.
Iceland volcano maps show huge fissure, evacuation zone after eruption
Volcano watchers, residents and scientists had been holding their breath since October, when a barrage of earthquakes first rocked the Reykjanes peninsula.
Two American Airlines planes hit by emergencies at the same time
Two flights, one departing, one arriving, at Phoenix airport on Friday suffered separate issues within 15 minutes of each other.
Flight attendant shares top tip for delayed flights: "Unpopular opinion"
The flight attendant in the TikTok video said: "I've personally missed a flight 'cause of this."
Why airline passengers misbehave
Turbulence in the skies is not restricted to strong winds—and in some cases of air rage, flight attendants are even assaulted.
Planes suddenly shave an hour off their flight time: "Insanely fast"
Tailwinds associated with Storm Ciarán, which is approaching the UK, have resulted in much faster journeys for many passengers.
"Did i just unlock a cheat code?" Tip to find cheap flights amazes viewers
Several TikTok users were impressed by the travel hack for finding cheap flights, with one writing "genuinely didn't know this!"
Flying for the holidays? Book by this date to save
Domestic airfare is down for the 2023 holiday season. Travel experts tell Newsweek the key deadline to meet for scoring the best deals.
Is it safe to travel to Israel? How to cancel flights, trips
Three major American airlines have postponed flights to Tel Aviv as American authorities urge caution for travel to Israel.