DOT waives part of massive fine against Southwest Airlines
Part of a hefty fine imposed on Southwest in 2022 for canceling flights has been waived, with credit going to the airline for improving its on-time performance.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
DOT halts enforcement of key airline rule after carriers' request
The Department of Transportation is pausing refund obligations for passengers when airlines change flight numbers.
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade
Malaysia will restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Dec. 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished during its 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
Kristi Noem calls for 'full travel ban' after National Guard shooting
The Homeland Security secretary said the travel ban would target countries allegedly sending "killers" and "leeches" into the United States.
Tropical hotspot security alert warns of gangs, armed rental robberies
A new U.S. Embassy security alert warns travelers visiting a popular tropical destination to be on high alert amid a rise in property crimes, financial scams and armed robberies.
Real ID latest: TSA adds security fee for those flying without acceptable identification
A rumored TSA charge for those flying without a REAL ID has become official, the agency announced. Here’s what to know about the new security fee.
New Southwest policy could cost plus-size travelers more money
Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.
Airbus orders A320 fixes following flight-control incident
Airbus issued an urgent directive on a “significant number" of A320 family aircraft, potentially disrupting travel. Here’s what we know.
Intense lake-effect snow unleashes treacherous Thanksgiving travel conditions as winter storms turn deadly
Lake-effect snow warnings are in effect across Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New York on Thanksgiving Day.
National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks
The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
These are expected to be the 10 busiest US airports this Thanksgiving
Tens of millions of people are expected to be taking to the skies for Thanksgiving travel and these are the top 10 airports that are expected to be the busiest this week.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
TSA may charge passengers without REAL ID or passport: What we know
A new TSA policy may charge travelers without a REAL ID or passport a fee to verify their identity and be able to board a plane.
Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said 776 workers would receive checks for maintaining perfect attendance through the historic government shutdown.
Two storms loom over busy Thanksgiving Week, potentially impacting millions of travelers
Two storms loom over next week's Thanksgiving holiday with the potential to cause delays during the busiest travel period of the year, when close to 82 million Americans are expected to take to the road, rail or sky.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport eyes major expansion as commissioners prepare key vote
PIE is in the middle of a historic growth streak, breaking monthly passenger records since February and projecting its biggest year ever in 2025.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
Whether driving or flying, be aware of the holiday travel forecast
As Floridians prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, it is important to know this year's holiday travel forecast.