Turkish Airlines will resume flights to Damascus

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish Airlines will resume its flights to Damascus, Syria, next week after a halt of more than a decade, officials said Wednesday following a visit by a delegation of Syria's new, Turkey-backed rulers.

Florence's secret 16th-century Vasari Corridor reopens after 8-year renovation

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) - For centuries, Florence's 16th-century Vasari Corridor was only accessible to dukes and lords. Now, the raised passageway that connects the city's Uffizi Galleries to the former residence of the powerful Medici family, has reopened to the public after an eight-year restoration project.

US sues Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights

The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines.

Ryanair calls for alcoholic drink limit at EU airports

NEW YORK (AP) - Ryanair is calling on European authorities to limit the sale of alcoholic beverages at airports across the continent, as the Irish airline continues legal action against a passenger who it says caused a costly flight diversion last year.

Which airlines fly on time most often?

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July.

Smoke in cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight's return

SEATTLE (AP) - A Hawaiian airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport Monday shortly after takeoff due to reports of smoke in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovations

ROME (AP) - Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain reopened on Sunday ahead of the inauguration of the 2025 Jubilee Holy Year, following the completion of extraordinary maintenance.

Will there be more Titanic salvage expeditions?

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic said Thursday that it hasn’t settled on plans to retrieve more artifacts from the shipwreck, potentially cooling down a legal battle with the U.S. government.