Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

Travelers can get a free refund on most airline tickets if they cancel their reservation within 24 hours of booking.

Airline travelers are only owed refunds, hotel and meal vouchers in certain cancellation circumstances due to a patchwork of regulations and policies.

Southwest added a new fare class called Wanna Get Away Plus, with perks including the ability to transfer flight credits to another traveler.

Avelo and fellow newcomer Breeze Airways have been growing rapidly, offering nonstop flights on routes mostly ignored by major airlines.

JetBlue Airways is sharply reducing its summer flight schedule after an April meltdown. Travelers whose flights are changed have rights.

Most of the new flights will be to and from Westchester County Airport in metropolitan New York

Southwest, Delta, American, United and other airlines rushed to lift their mask rules in the wake of a federal judge’s ruling on the government’s mask mandate.

JetBlue made a surprise bid for Spirit to thwart its merger with Frontier. Spirit says it will consider the offer but still recommends Frontier deal.

Travelers buying airlines’ basic economy tickets face restrictions on seat assignments, ticket changes and, in some cases, higher baggage fees.