Airlines

In ongoing contract negotiations, pilots at major airlines are pushing for changes in scheduling, to allow for more time at home and fewer missed birthdays and other celebrations.

The ground stop was lifted just before 8 a.m., but people trying to fly out of the airport are facing delays, cancelations and rebookings as airlines struggle to resume normal operations.

Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers during a wintry holiday stretch.

Airlines and travel websites say that bookings for holiday travel are strong despite higher airfares, as pandemic-weary travelers seem willing to pay.

The airport now has flights to 93 nonstop destinations with 266 daily departures.

Additional TSA agents working overtime are helping to move lines faster, but the airport's rapid passenger growth is still putting a strain on travelers.

A day after a federal judge ruled face coverings can’t be required on airplanes and other public transportation, some Texans cheered the decision. But others said they’re still on the fence as COVID lingers.

The mask-wearing requirement had been initially imposed in early 2021, shortly after President Biden took office.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines plans to reintroduce in-flight alcohol sales next week for the first time in nearly two years despite concerns over the high number of incidents involving unruly passengers.

The combined airline would offer 1,000 daily flights to more than 145 destinations in 19 countries and directly add 10,000 jobs by 2026. But consumer advocates have their doubts.