India train accident caused by error with signaling system, railway official says

An error in the electronic signaling system led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train, officials in India said. More than 270 people were killed and hundreds more were hurt.

United Airlines pilots union moves closer to strike

The pilots union voted unanimously to authorize a strike vote, Unite Master Executive Council Char Capt. Garth Thompson announced in a letter sent to members Friday.

Frontier Airlines launches 'all you can fly' fall and winter pass for $299

Denver-based Frontier Airlines has introduced an all-you-can-fly GoWild! Fall & Winter Pass, granting pass holders exclusive access to unlimited flights from September through February 2024.

American Airlines passenger sentenced after spitting, using emergency slide

Cynthia McKnight was convicted of spitting on another passenger, pushing a flight attendant, and exiting the aircraft via the emergency slide.

Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina

Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

Busy Memorial Day weekend travel kicks off summer season

Nationally, the Auto Club predicted that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home over the holiday weekend, up 7% from last year but 1% below the number from 2019.

Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door

A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday. 

Bacteria warning issued for popular California beaches ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Beach area warnings have been issued to a dozen locations due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested, the LA County Department of Public Health said.

Disneyland Resort shares sneak peek of Pixar Place Hotel

What was once known as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in Anaheim is getting a new look and a new name.

California's Ontario International Airport sees tourism boom

The Inland Empire is seeing a surge in tourism and more travelers are opting to fly into and out of the Ontario International Airport.

Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too

Some travelers say they will settle for fewer trips than they hoped to take, or they will drive instead of fly. Others are finding different money-saving sacrifices.

AAA explains how to beat Memorial Day weekend travel: 'Be patient'

AAA says cities like Orlando, New York City and Las Vegas are top destinations for the Memorial holiday weekend. During your endeavors, Diaz reminded travelers to be kind and patient, and drivers be slow and alert.