Travelers are allowed to get a free refund on most airline tickets if they cancel within 24 hours of booking.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
Southwest mega fare sale: Winter flights from $49 one way
Southwest Airline’s semi-annual three-day fare sale features one-way fares of $49, $79, $99 and $129 for travel before and after the holidays.
Boeing 737 Max fallout: How an 8 a.m. nonstop turned into an evening flight with a stop
Flight changes have arrived in waves as airlines have repeatedly had to take the Boeing 737 Max out of schedules with the plane’s return uncertain.
Miss those Southwest Airlines peanuts? You can buy some – for a price
The airline, which stopped serving peanuts a year ago over allergy concerns, is selling its trademark peanuts online and at its Dallas company store.
American Airlines sabotage saga: What we know and safety questions answered
American Airlines and its mechanics union condemned the alleged actions of a mechanic charged with sabotaging a plane. Here’s how the saga played out.
American Airlines mechanic charged with trying to sabotage Miami flight amid labor dispute
An American Airlines mechanic is charged with sabotaging a plane at Miami International Airport in July, during a major labor dispute.
Renewing or applying for airport fast pass Global Entry? Brace for lengthy delays
The Global Entry trusted traveler program has been plagued by lengthy application delays. Some travelers report over 100 days to renew.
Hurricane Dorian: 800+ flights canceled; Orlando airport reopening, Charleston closing
Orlando International Airport will reopen Wednesday at noon. Operations will take time to recover, with the airport still showing 414 cancellations.
Tuesday travel trouble: 1,800+ flight cancellations as Hurricane Dorian approaches East Coast
Heavy flight cancellations continue due to Hurricane Dorian. Orlando’s airport closed Tuesday. Fort Lauderdale Airport reopened Tuesday afternoon.
Hurricane Dorian cruise update: Extended vacation for some; delayed, canceled trips for others
Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and others are extending some travelers’ vacations, shortening others and changing scheduled stops.