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Southwest Airlines resumed operations Monday night after an issue with its weather data provider grounded hundreds of flights nationwide, including at Logan Airport.

A technical outage affected airports across the country Friday morning, though American Airlines announced the issue had been resolved. “Earlier today, Sabre had a technical issue that impacted multiple carriers, including American. This technical issue has been resolved. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience,” the statement said. It remains unclear why Sabre’s computer check-in and boarding system...

A technical outage affected airports across the country Friday morning, though American Airlines announced the issue had been resolved.

A technical outage affected airports across the country Friday morning, though American Airlines announced the issue had been resolved.

Travelers lined the ticket counters at Boston’s Logan Airport Friday morning as some flights were delayed due to the storm. With April vacation starting next week for many schools, some families are headed for their first getaway in more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. One family from Lynnfield, Massachusetts boarded a plane to the Bahamas Friday...

Travelers lined the ticket counters at Boston’s Logan Airport Friday morning as some flights were delayed due to the storm.

The Transportation Security Administration at Boston’s Logan Airport is expecting a busy week ahead as school vacation week begins for many families in Massachusetts. Some people are flying for the first time in more than a year. “I’m nervous with all the COVID regulations but I’m excited to visit my aunt and uncle, so that will be fun,” traveler...

TSA and Logan Airport workers are preparing as families head out of town during vacation week.

Police said a woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a hotel in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning. Janasia Nelson, 18, of Dorchester is facing charges of armed robbery, armed assault to rob, larceny and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — firearm. No bail or court information was released. Police Chief Brian Kyes said his…

The Patriots’ team plane, which already sports a colorfully patriotic paint job and six silver Lombardi trophies representing the team’s six Super Bowl victories, got an extra personalized touch for a special trip this Super Bowl Sunday. The team announced earlier this week that owner Robert Kraft had personally called and invited 76 health care workers to fly on the…

Despite pleas from health officials, millions of people across the country traveled to see family and friends for the holidays, marking the highest number of travelers since the start of the pandemic at Boston Logan International Airport. Nearly 1.2 million people — the highest number since March — flew two days before Christmas, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…

Despite a plea from Gov. Charlie Baker for Massachusetts residents not to travel during the holiday week, plenty of people are headed to the airport.

With the pandemic reducing the number of flights and the number of people allowed on board planes as the CDC recommends against traveling this holiday season, Logan International Airport in Boston was quieter Wednesday than past Thanksgiving Eves. To keep those who are flying safe, airlines are taking precautions. Jomar Montanez said he could see and smell the difference. “The…

Dr. Mark Siedner, of Massachusetts General Hospital’s infectious disease division, warns that traveling during the pandemic could put people at risk of contracting the coronavirus this holiday season.

Unnecessary travel during the pandemic could put people at risk this holiday season, according to a Massachusetts infectious disease expert. “It could be someone sitting next to us on a bus, could be someone sitting next to us at a gas station,” said Dr. Mark Siedner of Massachusetts General Hospital. “I just urge people to really think through these options….

Boston Logan International Airport on Wednesday opened a new coronavirus testing site, becoming the latest airport to offer the service to travelers amid an ongoing swoon in air travel. XpresCheck, a health and wellness firm, began building the testing facility earlier this month at the airport’s international arrivals area. The facility opened Wednesday for airport and airline employees only....

Bradley International Airport in Connecticut launched a COVID-19 testing site for passengers on Wednesday. The state partnered with Connecticut-based Genesys Diagnostics to operate the site inside the airport, which will be limited to passengers and employees. Elsewhere, XpresSpa, a health and wellness firm, announced last week it had begun construction of a testing facility at Boston Logan International Airport’s...

The New England Patriots are taking off in two separate planes for Monday’s game against Kansas City — with one dedicated to people who have been in close contact with quarterback Cam Newton after he tested positive for coronavirus.

In Huntsville, Alabama the Boston Marathon bombing led the FBI to change how it trains technicians at its Hazardous Devices School, the place bomb squads nationwide go for the certification they are required to renew every three years.