Thanksgiving travel surge hits DFW as FAA issues ground delay due to staffing
The FAA expects to see more than 52,000 flights nationwide on Tuesday, with hundreds of them departing from DFW airport.
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The FAA expects to see more than 52,000 flights nationwide on Tuesday, with hundreds of them departing from DFW airport.
"There is nothing worse than the flu spreading through a family gathering," said Dr. Laura Romano, a pediatric hospitalist with Cook Children's Medical Center.
Travel experts are urging holiday travelers to plan ahead, arrive early, and, above all, stay patient.
The heavy rain and storms over North Texas on Thursday have created a headache for air travelers.
Even as a deal to reopen the government nears, airports nationwide are preparing for a 10% cut to flights by Friday.
President Trump, on social media, warned that controllers who don't return to work will be "substantially docked."
As the government shutdown enters its 41st day, flight delays and cancellations are mounting at DFW and Love Field.
Similar closures are in effect at some of the country's other busiest airports, including Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles.
As the government shutdown stretches into day 41, business travel is being limited at several airports across the country, including at DFW.
American Airlines said the number of flights it cancels will increase next week.
DFW, Love Field airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.
A Frontier Airlines flight arriving at DFW Airport was held on the tarmac for nearly two hours after a bomb threat note was found on board.
Flight operations across North Texas are back on track after a chaotic weekend of delays, but travelers are still asking one big question: could it happen again?
The ground stop was in effect for about five hours, impacting all flights at Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International airports.
The FAA still recommends passengers check with their airline about their flight status.
The failure stranded passengers, diverted planes, and left travelers scrambling to recover lost baggage and rebook flights across North Texas.
Between Thursday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 2, as many as 1.4 million passengers will travel through DFW Airport. The busiest days are expected to be Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.
AAA Texas said overall domestic travel bookings for this Labor Day weekend are up 9% compared to last year.
Between Thursday, Aug. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 2, as many as 1.4 million passengers will travel through DFW Airport. The busiest days are expected to be Aug. 28 and Sept. 2.
The two injured boys are in Texas to receive treatment that would be impossible back home.
AAA said 5.7 million Texans are expected to get out of town this weekend.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the expansion of the McKinney National Airport over environmental concerns.
The security change originated after the 9/11 terror attacks, but has been delayed by logistical issues and the pandemic.
Surveillance footage captured the incident on October 5, 2024, at Gate A36 of DFW Airport.
The airport is projected to handle 100 million passengers by the end of this decade.
According to the Grapevine Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 400 block of Brewer Street.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Christmas Day will likely be the second-warmest Christmas on record, with highs in the lower 80s, and a new record is likely for Friday.
According to the Grapevine Police Department, officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 400 block of Brewer Street.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
Christmas Day will likely be the second-warmest Christmas on record, with highs in the lower 80s, and a new record is likely for Friday.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
For the second time this season, the Cowboys will have a standalone game on a holiday in front of a national audience.
Cooper Flagg had 33 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Anthony Davis had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-130.
Dylan Larkin scored the tying goal late in the third period and then got the winner 34 seconds into overtime to rally Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars for their third straight win.
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
