Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to debut its first-ever network of airport lounges.
Southwest Airlines unveiled plans to debut its first-ever network of airport lounges.
Labor Day travel rush hits LAX as millions take to skies, roads amid higher prices
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers
The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.
The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.
Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.
'We need to return immediately,' flight crew warns as pilot health emergency unfolds
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Crew declared a medical emergency involving a pilot.
Chevron will expand Venezuela operations after Trump deal, company confirms
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.
Chevron said it plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and hopes to double its current production there to about 600,000 barrels a day.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Waymo expands in Southern California
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
Waymo launches new Ojai electric vans in Los Angeles
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
Waymo has introduced a new fleet of all-electric Ojai vans on Los Angeles roadways alongside its existing Jaguar I-PACE sedans.
California’s new tire efficiency rules could cost drivers hundreds more per set
California has approved energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to reduce rolling resistance, aiming to lower fuel and electricity consumption for gas and electric vehicles.
California has approved energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to reduce rolling resistance, aiming to lower fuel and electricity consumption for gas and electric vehicles.
State-by-state ranking: AAA finds drivers normalizing speeding
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
California high-speed rail could run out of money by 2027, inspector general warns
A new report from Inspector General Benjamin Belnap warns that California's high-speed rail project faces a major funding shortfall by December 2027 alongside hidden costs and delays.
A new report from Inspector General Benjamin Belnap warns that California's high-speed rail project faces a major funding shortfall by December 2027 alongside hidden costs and delays.
Trump administration looking to expand offshore drilling in California
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
FAA orders inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets over potential cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 Max aircraft over concerns about potential fuselage cracking.
LAX food workers allege maggots, unsafe conditions in Cal/OSHA filing
Union leaders representing LAX food service workers are calling for an immediate Cal/OSHA investigation following shocking allegations of extreme heat, unsafe hygiene, and vermin inside airline meal preparation facilities.
Union leaders representing LAX food service workers are calling for an immediate Cal/OSHA investigation following shocking allegations of extreme heat, unsafe hygiene, and vermin inside airline meal preparation facilities.
Unsanitary conditions reported at LAX food processing center
Workers at LAX have filed a complaint with CAL/OSHA, saying they were forced to work in unsanitary conditions.
Workers at LAX have filed a complaint with CAL/OSHA, saying they were forced to work in unsanitary conditions.
Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on bags — See what other airlines are doing
Australian budget airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to store larger carry-on bags in overhead bins starting in February 2027.
Australian budget airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers to store larger carry-on bags in overhead bins starting in February 2027.
Waymo robotaxis frustrate Los Angeles residents by taking parking spaces, blocking traffic
Waymo robotaxis are taking up parking spaces in residential neighborhoods, frustrating some Los Angeles residents.
Waymo robotaxis are taking up parking spaces in residential neighborhoods, frustrating some Los Angeles residents.
Long Beach set to roll out 18 automated speed cameras starting fall 2026
Long Beach will deploy 18 automated speed safety cameras under a state pilot program, launching warnings in October 2026 and citations in December.
Long Beach will deploy 18 automated speed safety cameras under a state pilot program, launching warnings in October 2026 and citations in December.