Zach Wichter
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Frontier Airlines lowers the price for its unlimited summer travel pass again, to $499
Frontier's GoWild! Pass offers unlimited flights through Sept. 30. Here's what you need to know about how the deals work. → Read More
Cruising Altitude: Behind the frosted glass doors of airline lounges, is it really worth it?
Airport lounges are getting crowded as more travelers take advantage of their perks. Here's what goes on inside and what to consider before joining. → Read More
'Never-ending cycle': This traveler is considering amputation after her wheelchair was re-damaged
Heather Bennett said her wheelchair was damaged in August and again in March, and she's not optimistic it won't happen again on her next flight. → Read More
Airlines need to stop treating mobility equipment as luggage, disabled traveler says
According to the Department of Transportation, airlines "mishandle" on average about 1.5% of the mobility equipment they transport. → Read More
Inflation is affecting travel, but that doesn't mean it's slowing down
Some travelers are adjusting their behavior to account for inflation and high travel costs. → Read More
One-way tickets for as little as $59 during Southwest Airlines sale
Southwest Airlines announces $59 fare sale just in time for Valentine's Day. → Read More
What really caused the NOTAM system to go offline? FAA provides an update.
A system issue that resulted in a day of flight chaos earlier this month was likely caused by human error, according to the FAA's preliminary inquiry. → Read More
Mobility device lost or damaged by an airline? USA TODAY wants to hear your story
Airlines damage, on average 1.5% of the mobility devices they transport, according to the DOT. We want to hear the stories behind the data. → Read More
Live updates: Many flights delayed, grounded across US over FAA computer outage
Latest updates on computer glitch at the Federal Aviation Administration that has delayed, grounded airline traffic across much of US on Wednesday. → Read More
Southwest announces a $49 fare sale as airline recovers from its holiday meltdown
Southwest fare sale has one-way tickets for as little as $49. The airline also continues to issue refunds and compensation to holiday travelers. → Read More
Flight cancellations expected to mount as winter storm moves across the Plains and Midwest
Winter weather is moving in across the Plains and Midwest, and airlines are already beginning to issue waivers and cancel flights. → Read More
Amtrak unveils new coaches that will eventually serve most East Coast routes and others
Amtrak offered a sneak preview of its new trainsets, which are expected to cover most East Coast and Pacific Northwest routes by 2031. → Read More
Amtrak unveils new coaches that will eventually serve most East Coast routes and others
Amtrak offered a sneak preview of its new trainsets, which are expected to cover most East Coast and Pacific Northwest routes by 2031. → Read More
Amtrak unveils new coaches that will eventually serve most East Coast routes and others
Amtrak offered a sneak preview of its new trainsets, which are expected to cover most East Coast and Pacific Northwest routes by 2031. → Read More
USA TODAY analysis: Here are the 10 airports with the most flight cancellations around the holidays
A USA TODAY data analysis shows which airports have had the most flight cancelations around the holidays, with Aspen Airport topping the list. → Read More
Orlando Airport could run out of fuel Sunday night. Here's what travelers should know.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is facing fuel supply issues and could temporarily run out by Sunday night. Minor flight changes are expected. → Read More
Real ID deadline delayed (again). You can keep traveling with an old ID until 2025.
The Department of Homeland Security said states need more time to come into full compliance with Real ID regulations. Deadline pushed to May 7, 2025. → Read More
Flight delayed or canceled? What you need to know and what airlines owe travelers.
Cancellation and delay compensation policies for air travel vary depending on the circumstances. → Read More
Experts: It's safer to leave your phone in airplane mode when you fly
Experts say cellphones have never been directly tied to an airplane crash, but they still worry that they could interfere with a plane's automation. → Read More
This airport will let you meet your loved ones at the gate, like we used to do
Ontario International Airport launches ONT+ to open terminals, restaurants and shops to nontravelers. → Read More