Whether you're driving or flying, here are travel tips for the Fourth of July weekend
AAA anticipates that a record 72.2 million people will travel this holiday weekend. Here's how to prepare if you're one of them.
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American Airlines lifts ground stop that froze Christmas Eve travelers
American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve as a "technical issue" forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its operations.
Millions face wintry weather for what could be a record-setting holiday travel season
More than 119 million people are expected to travel for Christmas and Hanukkah, which both fall on the same day this year, through the New Year, according to AAA.
Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start
The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here's how to prepare
The FAA says this could be the third-busiest travel weekend of the year so far, while AAA warns we could see more traffic on the roads than in years. Here's what to know if you're flying or driving.
Southwest faces investigation over holiday travel disaster as it posts a $220M loss
The Department of Transportation says it is looking into the airline's flight scheduling practices and will hold it accountable for refunds. The 16,700 canceled flights cost Southwest $800 million.
Southwest Airlines' holiday chaos could cost the company as much as $825 million
Southwest Airlines says disruptions that led to more than 16,700 cancelled flights over the holidays will have severe financial consequences for the company.
Unclaimed luggage piles up at airports following Southwest cancellations
After Southwest Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the week, travelers are scrambling to reunite with their luggage.
A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.
Biting wind and heavy snow are expected across 17 states this week, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 F in some areas. Blizzard conditions could hit the Upper Midwest on Thursday.
More than 4,000 flights were delayed as holiday travel spikes in the U.S.
More than 100 U.S. flights were cancelled altogether, according to tracker, FlightAware.