Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

The airline said the move will result in 150 daily flight cancellations. Southwest is the largest U.S. operator of the Boeing 737 Max.

The airline has removed the Max 9 from its schedule through Sept. 3, a move that will cancel 60 flights a day.

The airline is testing an option for travelers to reach out via text message with flight questions or concerns.

The Denver-based discount airline is expanding heavily in Las Vegas, with new flights from Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland and other cities.

Southwest, American, United and Alaska airlines are all selling flights scheduled on the Max for post-Labor Day travel.

TSA PreCheck, a fast-pass through airport security, went on sale in late 2013. Many travelers are about to see their 5-year memberships expire.

Visitors to Honolulu who don’t venture out will miss sea turtles in their own habitat, sweet surfing spots and secluded sunrise and sunset spots.

TSA, trying to boost enrollment in the expedited security program, is studying options including a shorter, cheaper membership and mobile enrollment.

Here’s a good reason for iPhone users to disable AirDrop while on planes: A Texas woman forgot and another passenger sent her unsolicited nude photos.

American plans to let travelers pay for bags before they get to the airport beginning this fall. United, Delta and discount airlines already do.