Memorial Day weekend: Chicago airports prepare for big travel increase
After more than a year of missed vacations, weddings and much more, people seem ready to travel this Memorial Day weekend.
After more than a year of missed vacations, weddings and much more, people seem ready to travel this Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day travel: 137 million on the move for the holiday weekend
AAA says 137 million people are expected to be on the move for the holiday weekend. Most of them will take to the roads but the biggest surge is in air travel.
AAA says 137 million people are expected to be on the move for the holiday weekend. Most of them will take to the roads but the biggest surge is in air travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Geneva man goes on 68 city road trip to get people to shop local
A Geneva man is putting his money where his mouth is.
A Geneva man is putting his money where his mouth is.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
3 largest US airlines suspending flights to Israel amid rising violence
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
The largest U.S. airlines are canceling flights to Tel Aviv as violence flares between Israel and Palestinians.
‘This was amazing’: No injuries after two planes collide midair over Colorado
Colorado deputies say they are amazed after reporting no injuries when two planes collided in the air Wednesday morning. One safely landed at a nearby airport. The other deployed a parachute and crash-landed in a field.
Colorado deputies say they are amazed after reporting no injuries when two planes collided in the air Wednesday morning. One safely landed at a nearby airport. The other deployed a parachute and crash-landed in a field.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
CDC accepting COVID-19 home tests for international flights to US
A telehealth provider affiliated with the test manufacturer is also required to supervise the traveler’s self test remotely in real time and write a report, confirming the person’s identity, their testing procedure and their result.
A telehealth provider affiliated with the test manufacturer is also required to supervise the traveler’s self test remotely in real time and write a report, confirming the person’s identity, their testing procedure and their result.
Southwest flight attendant files lawsuit blaming airline for husband’s COVID-19 death
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant filed a lawsuit against the carrier, claiming it failed to properly protect staff from being exposed to the coronavirus during mandatory training last summer, which led to her husband's death.
Illinois REAL ID deadline extended to May 2023
Current Illinois driver's licenses and ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports after the Department of Homeland Security delayed the requirement of a REAL ID due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Current Illinois driver's licenses and ID cards will continue to be accepted at airports after the Department of Homeland Security delayed the requirement of a REAL ID due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Caribbean makes 'world's largest cruise ship' available for booking
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Royal Caribbean International announced Tuesday that it has opened bookings for the first voyages aboard its new ship, Wonder of the Seas, which will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022.
Frequent flyer recreates airplane food as hobby during COVID-19 lockdown
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
Nik Sennhauser said he misses airline food ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, so he started making his own plane meals to satisfy his “obsession.”
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
CDC updates guidance for cruise ship industry in conditional sailing order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the next phase of its conditional sail order for cruise ship operators Friday.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
'F**k this place!' Airline pilot blasts Bay Area, liberals in expletive-filled rant
The verbal tirade was captured over the Mineta San Jose International Airport’s air traffic control scanner on March 13 and archived by Live ATC.
The verbal tirade was captured over the Mineta San Jose International Airport’s air traffic control scanner on March 13 and archived by Live ATC.
New research could make air travel safer amid pandemic
New research could make air travel safer during the pandemic, as the number of people hitting the skies keeps climbing.
New research could make air travel safer during the pandemic, as the number of people hitting the skies keeps climbing.
Miami Beach calls in SWAT teams to deal with rowdy Spring Break crowds and enforce curfew
The city even sent text messages to tourists warning, "Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested."
The city even sent text messages to tourists warning, "Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested."
New 8pm to 6am curfew for Miami Beach after Spring Break tourists trash restaurants and brawl
Crowds jammed Ocean Drive and broke into fights. Some people smashed chairs and tables from a restaurant's outdoor patio during fights. 'These crowds are in the thousands. We're at capacity," said the interim city manager
Crowds jammed Ocean Drive and broke into fights. Some people smashed chairs and tables from a restaurant's outdoor patio during fights. 'These crowds are in the thousands. We're at capacity," said the interim city manager