TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
Duck, pigeon hatching eggs intercepted at Detroit Metro Airport
Last month, two batches of hatching eggs were taken from separate passengers arriving at Detroit Metro Airport from overseas.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
Complaints from travelers about US airlines soars to record pace in 2023
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Holiday crowds at airports and on the roads expected to be even bigger than last year
Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.
Joseph Emerson, off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, indicted for allegedly trying to shut down plane's engines
A grand jury indicted an off-duty pilot on dozens of counts on Tuesday after he allegedly tried turning off the engines midair on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco in October.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
New regulations pose greatest challenge for tourist flights over national parks, especially Mount Rushmore
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Woman on meth tries to open emergency exit door on plane after showing signs of anxiety
Korean Air flight crew were able to restrain the woman on the flight from New York to South Korea.
Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East
Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.
Rainbow Bridge car explosion leaves 2 dead, officials say no sign of terrorism
Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge.
Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot
Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.
Frontier Airlines drops price for 'all-you-can-fly' annual pass
For those with flexibility in their travel plans, pass holders of this deal pay one cent in airfare plus applicable taxes and fees at the time of booking.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Where weather could cause problems for Thanksgiving travel this year
A more active pattern is expected across the U.S. as millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving travel.
Lyft guarantees airport rides will be on time — or they'll pay you
Both Lyft and Uber have launched new features this year aimed at easing the stress of airport travel.
Pilot accused of trying to crash plane says he was trying to wake up from dream
The off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who is accused of trying to shut down a plane’s engine last month has given his side of the story,