Transportation & Aviation

Airlines led by Delta are rolling out a slate of new routes from Mexico City to Miami to Denver to Palm Springs.

After years of construction, North Texans can start riding the new commuter rail line Oct. 25.

Riders will see fewer bus routes and longer wait times under service changes rolling out next year.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit asked several cities to commit to supporting the agency as they requested additional funds through a new program. But only two have.

The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary investigation into a DART train fire in late July that injured almost a dozen riders found loose overhead power cables were the likely cause.

Directors voted to delay a final decision on service changes for at least two weeks to give the agency more time to communicate how they'll impact member cities.

Southwest Airlines will soon require plus-size travelers to pay for an extra seat in advance if they can't fit within the armrests of one seat. This change is part of several updates the airline is making. The new rule starts on Jan. 27, the same day Southwest begins assigning seats.

DART staff said service frequency will remain largely intact, but there will still be some route cuts and fare changes as the agency tries to cut its own budget.

Regional transportation leaders are sending a letter to congressional representatives asking them to support the bullet train project.

Some DART passengers said they have safety concerns following the incident that injured 15 people.

A letter sent by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board chair asks seven of its member cities requesting General Mobility Program funds to not support any legislation defunding the agency.

The agency is proposing cuts to bus routes and light rail frequency and an increase in fares for paratransit riders.