At least 23 flights canceled out of LAX on Memorial Day

At least 23 flights were canceled at LAX on Monday. The Sunday before Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel days of the year.

Travel trouble at LAX during Memorial Day weekend
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It?s been a headache for Memorial Day travelers as thousands of flights have been cancelled nationwide.

Plane missing in Nepal with 22 onboard

The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.

Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'

The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."

Sandals Bahamas hotel guests complained of insecticide odor where Americans found dead: report

Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a report Tuesday.

CDC restates transportation mask recommendation

U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.

Delta to pay flight attendants during boarding

Delta Air Lines, which has narrowly fought off several attempts to unionize its flight attendants, will begin paying cabin crews during boarding starting June 2 on all flights. Currently, pay for flight attendants starts when all the passengers are seated and the plane’s doors close.

Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers

Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.

LAX was the world's fifth-busiest airport in 2021

LAX had more than 48 million passengers in 2021. Eight of the top 10 busiest airports in 2021 were in the U.S.

US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday

U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.

Family sues Delta Airlines over man's accidental death

Ricardo Lopez Rangel died in August 2021, after his wheelchair fell backwards from a ramp onto a Delta Airlines plane.

Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning

Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.