Flights in the United States were late more than 26 percent of the time last year, a slightly better performance than in 2000, when airlines were tardy 27.4 percent of the time. The federal government began collecting airlines on-time data in 1995. ...more

February 6, 2008

I spent my holiday vacation in Costa Rica. That's not the norm for my family, but I decided it was time to round up the kids and take them on a trip that would be fun, educational and a little adventurous. No more lying on the beach - we went rafting, zip-lining and camping. ...more

January 20, 2008

Regarding 'Remote-Controlled Toys Get Airport Security Scrutiny' (Metro, Oct. 2): ...more

October 4, 2007

With one in four domestic flights arriving late this year, the airline industry is hearing from passengers and the government that patience is wearing thin. ...more

October 4, 2007

President Bush on Thursday promised to take steps to reduce air traffic congestion and long delays that have left travelers grounded. ...more

September 28, 2007

TAMPA - Daily ridership dipped Tuesday at Tampa International Airport on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 hijackings, but the airport continued to report record figures this year, including an 8.1 percent increase in August passengers over a year ago. On Tuesday's slow travel day, 13,825 passengers flew from Tampa compared with 16,888 outbound reservations that were scheduled Wednesday, said airport spokeswoman Brenda Geoghagan. Officials estimate the number of arriving passengers matches the number departing Tampa. ...more

September 11, 2007