Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

More than 40 million passengers are expected to travel during the holiday season that runs through Jan. 5. Here’s what to know if you’re one of them.

The new reports at airports in Chicago, Austin, Texas, and Richmond, Virginia, follow earlier reports in Los Angeles and Denver.

Alaska blamed a “severe” staffing shortage caused by baggage handlers calling in sick on Friday.

Airlines carefully curate their in-flight entertainment and show a variety of holiday movies. American alone has 20 festive flicks.

The no-frills airline is adding it first flights to El Salvador and Guatemala and is beefing up service in Miami, Baltimore and other cities.

Spirit unveiled a new Airbus A320neo outfitted with the airline’s new seats, bigger tray tables and new cabin colors.

Few words in travel are as maddening as “Your flight’s been canceled.” Here’s a guide to making weather delays and cancellations less stressful.

Southwest Airlines said it will share $125 million of the proceeds from its Max settlement with employees.

Southwest sent a survey to customers about a new fare category. The airline says it regularly surveys travelers and nothing should be read into it.