The travel trouble was centered on flights to and from Dallas Thursday, spreading to the East Coast Friday.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
Budget airlines Frontier and Spirit are merging: What that means for fares, fees and those distinct planes
The airlines say the merger will benefit travelers by creating a nationwide budget carrier. Here’s what we know about the Frontier-Spirit merger.
Bad timing: Frontier Airlines cancels 1 in 5 flights on day merger with Spirit announced
The Denver-based budget airline said a technology issue was to blame for more than 200 flight cancellations and delays but did not offer specifics.
A match made in airline (fee) heaven: Budget airlines Frontier and Spirit to merge
The two rapidly growing budget airlines are known for bargain fares and fees for everything from soft drinks to carry-on bags.
Southwest Airlines bringing booze back to flights after nearly 2-year absence due to COVID-19
Southwest Airlines suspended inflight drink service in March 2020 amid COVID-19 but gradually added back soda and coffee but delayed alcohol sales.
Flying Frontier Airlines? Better lose 10 pounds from your checked bag
A bag will be considered overweight if more than 40 pounds, instead of current 50 pound limit, putting Frontier in line with Spirit and Allegiant.
Flight delayed or canceled? If so, these are your rights and what the airline owes you.
Airlines are required, by law, to offer refunds for certain types of flight disruptions. Here’s what travelers should know.
What to know
Free flight change? ✈️
Traveling to Hawaii? You might soon need a COVID booster to bypass testing or quarantine.
Hawaii Gov. David Ige hasn’t said when new travel restrictions would take effect but Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the target date is Feb. 18.
Too nervous to buy a plane ticket? Delta Air Lines just sweetened the pot amid COVID surge
The airline said it wants to give travelers peace of mind as the coronavirus pandemic continues.