Holiday Travel

Southwest Airlines returned to a relatively normal flight schedule Friday, as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.

As thousands of Southwest Airlines customers try to get out of town or return from their holiday vacations, thousands of bags are stuck at airports across the country. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 28, 2022.

Southwest Airlines continues to cancel thousands of fights leaving travelers stuck at airports trying to find different ways of getting back home. Anoushah Rasta reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 28, 2022.

“Rather than risking the flights getting canceled, we decided for the sake of needing to get back to work, we would jump in the car instead,” Huante said. The road trip became their best plan when Huante’s mom made an offer they couldn’t refuse. “My mom said, ‘You take my car. I’ll go get the oil changed. Get the...

A winter storm that hit much of America snarled air traffic but by Monday most flights were back to normal, unless you booked on Southwest. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 27, 2022.

With all the travel stress leaving passengers feeling a bit down this holiday season, the John Wayne Airport is offering emotional support animals at the terminal.

In a video statement released Tuesday, Southwest CEO Robert Jordan apologized for the airline’s struggle to operate during the busy holiday travel week.

With flights being canceled nationwide, many travelers are searching for alternative ways to their destination. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 27, 2022.

Thousands of Southwest travelers are left frustrated after massive cancellations and delays have left many stranded at LAX airport. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 27, 2022.

Some 200 million people across the country are under some sort of weather advisory or warning as a wicked storm moves through the nation. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 23, 2022.

A freezing winter storm that is making its way across the country is having a significant impact on holiday travel including flight cancellations at LAX airport.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers are making their way through LAX airport during the holiday season and airport officials are doing what they can to help accommodate the high numbers. Bailer Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 21, 2022.

If you’re feeling like the holidays arrived in a rush, turns out you’re not alone. Beverly White reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 16, 2022. 

More Americans are making up for lost time during the coronavirus pandemic by traveling this winter holiday season.

A lot of people are getting ready to hit the road for the holidays. 113 million Americans are planning a trip of 50 miles or more.

Los Angeles International Airport was expecting today to be the busiest day of a long Thanksgiving weekend that was already predicted to see a record number of Southern California travelers.

Thousands of flights into or out of U.S. airports were delayed on Sunday as severe weather swept through cities.

As the end of the peak Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, the majority of travelers are heading back home Sunday.

Travelers are expected to flood the roads and LAX airport after the Thanksgiving holiday which is expected to be one of the busiest travel days this year. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 27, 2022.