Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Spring break travel surge meets TSA slowdown amid government shutdown
Travel expert Katy Nastro shares tips for navigating crowded airports, longer Transportation Security Administration lines, and the tech tools that can help travelers avoid spring break chaos.
Travel expert Katy Nastro shares tips for navigating crowded airports, longer Transportation Security Administration lines, and the tech tools that can help travelers avoid spring break chaos.
TSA security lines: Why some airports are moving passengers through faster
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
Ground stop issued at O'Hare, Midway due to fog and thunderstorms
Ground stops were issued at O'Hare and Midway airports Friday morning due to thunderstorms and fog.
Ground stops were issued at O'Hare and Midway airports Friday morning due to thunderstorms and fog.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
American Airlines becomes first US first carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
American Airlines is set to resume nonstop flights to Venezuela after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the carrier’s request Wednesday, making it the first U.S. airline to restore service between the two countries since 2019.
Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
United Airlines could ban passengers who refuse to use headphones | ChicagoLIVE
A new policy allows United Airlines to deny transport or remove passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video.
A new policy allows United Airlines to deny transport or remove passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video.
What parents should know before spring break travel | ChicagoNOW
With spring break approaching, a firearms instructor outlines safety strategies for young travelers.
With spring break approaching, a firearms instructor outlines safety strategies for young travelers.
Headed overseas? Former CIA officer explains how to travel smarter | ChicagoNOW
With international travel picking up for spring break, former CIA officer Doug Petteson shares advice on emergency planning, recognizing red flags and taking personal responsibility for safety while abroad.
With international travel picking up for spring break, former CIA officer Doug Petteson shares advice on emergency planning, recognizing red flags and taking personal responsibility for safety while abroad.
FAA weighs flight reductions at O’Hare as airlines clash over gates
DePaul professor and aviation expert Joe Schwieterman explains how the FAA stepping in at O’Hare Airport amid a dispute between United Airlines and American Airlines could affect travelers, cancellations, and refunds this summer.
DePaul professor and aviation expert Joe Schwieterman explains how the FAA stepping in at O’Hare Airport amid a dispute between United Airlines and American Airlines could affect travelers, cancellations, and refunds this summer.
FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
Middle East airspace shutdown triggers 10,000 flight cancellations, stranding travelers worldwide
Airspace across parts of the Middle East has largely shut down after Iran struck airports in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE — leading to around 10,000 flight cancellations in recent days.
Airspace across parts of the Middle East has largely shut down after Iran struck airports in Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the UAE — leading to around 10,000 flight cancellations in recent days.
Delta pauses flights to Israel following strikes on Iran
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Delta Air Lines has paused flights to Israel and issued travel waivers as military strikes under "Operation Epic Fury" escalate in the Middle East.
Southwest ending open seating: Travel expert breaks down the policy shift | ChicagoLIVE
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Southwest Airlines is officially moving to assigned seating, a major departure from the "open seating" brand that defined the airline for decades. Travel expert and author Brandon Blewett joins the show to discuss the financial motives behind this move and how it will fundamentally change the Southwest passenger experience.
Mexico unrest sparks spring break shakeups at last minute as travelers scramble and pivot
Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.
Spring break travelers are changing their vacation plans based on Mexico violence concerns. Travel advisors recommend Caribbean alternatives amid Puerto Vallarta security concerns.
Americans stranded in Mexico amid unrest
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.