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When there’s snowfall, heavy rain, a big storm, or extreme winds, here’s how airlines decide which flights to operate and which ones to cancel or delay.

Save your sanity with this expert advice on booking the most reliable flights, reducing airport wait times, and ensuring you don’t miss your flight; plus, put these protections in place in case things do go awry.

Sometimes flights take off late but still arrive on time. Here’s how pilots make that happen.

Air travel chaos descended on major hub airports in the New York area, creating a domino effect throughout the country in the days leading up to Fourth of July weekend.

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

Holidaygoers throughout the Caribbean had their travel plans upended after the FAA instituted a temporary airspace closure in the region due to U.S. military strikes in Venezuela. Here’s the latest.

After the Department of Transportation issued a stinging blow to consumers by rolling back a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays, the agency has upgraded its airline complaint system. Will there be any real gains for air travelers?

Start your timer—some carriers offer miles if your checked luggage is delayed more than 20 minutes.

Mounting flight disruptions due to air traffic control shortfalls amid the weeks-long shutdown won’t be untangled overnight, even if lawmakers reach an agreement. Here’s what to expect in the coming days.

The introduction of new ETIAS entry rules for foreign travelers heading to Europe has been pushed back yet again.

The reduced airlift could affect a wide swath of routes throughout the country.

Scores of flights were canceled and delayed on Friday, and businesses and banks faced disruptions, too, due to a CrowdStrike software update that went very, very wrong. Here’s what we know.

The holidays often bring some of the most congested days at the country’s airports and on the roads. Here’s what AAA and TSA predict.

Some airlines are already canceling, anticipating delays, and offering rebooking options to or from Reagan airport—you might want to change your flight now.