Spirit Airlines furloughing 1,800 flight attendants just before Christmas travel season
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Spirit Airlines flight attendants face job losses before the Christmas travel season as the budget airline continues restructuring.
Hats Off: Yellowstone shows off hundreds of caps blown into hot springs this year
The park draws over 4 million visitors a year, with the vast thermal pools and hot springs among the most popular attractions.
The park draws over 4 million visitors a year, with the vast thermal pools and hot springs among the most popular attractions.
Small plane crashes at suburban Chicago airport
A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling.
A small plane crashed through a fence Wednesday afternoon at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling.
Frontier Airlines brings back annual flight pass: What to know
Frontier Airlines has introduced a limited-time promotion for its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass.
Frontier Airlines has introduced a limited-time promotion for its GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass.
Foreign travelers soon to pay 'visa integrity fee' to visit the US costing $250
The Trump administration introduced the $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.
The Trump administration introduced the $250 visa integrity fee ahead of America250 events, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup as international visitor numbers decline.
Chicago roads, airports take on Labor Day travel surge
Chicago-area roads and airports are bracing for heavy Labor Day weekend travel, with nearly 2 million cars on tollways and record passenger traffic at O’Hare.
Chicago-area roads and airports are bracing for heavy Labor Day weekend travel, with nearly 2 million cars on tollways and record passenger traffic at O’Hare.
Labor Day weekend travel ramps up across Chicago area
It's one of the busiest weekends of the year for road trips.
It's one of the busiest weekends of the year for road trips.
Labor Day Weekend travelers face airport crowds from Atlanta to Chicago
Chicago's airports are gearing up for a surge of travelers for Labor Day weekend. The world's busiest airport, in Atlanta, is already seeing long lines.
Chicago's airports are gearing up for a surge of travelers for Labor Day weekend. The world's busiest airport, in Atlanta, is already seeing long lines.
Chicago kids explore travel careers through Boys & Girls Clubs program | ChicagoNOW
Travel company Abercrombie & Kent has designed a program to introduce inner-city kids to the travel and tourism industry, partnering up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The 18 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago participants attend a week-long trip to the Grand Teton National Park. Raul Rodriguez, Director of Core Programs, and DaLauren, a Club Youth, talk to us about the program.
Travel company Abercrombie & Kent has designed a program to introduce inner-city kids to the travel and tourism industry, partnering up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago. The 18 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago participants attend a week-long trip to the Grand Teton National Park. Raul Rodriguez, Director of Core Programs, and DaLauren, a Club Youth, talk to us about the program.
Eco-friendly travel tips for your next fall getaway
Orbridge President Jim Staples shares how travelers can reduce their carbon footprint while exploring destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Orbridge President Jim Staples shares how travelers can reduce their carbon footprint while exploring destinations in the U.S. and abroad.
Southwest Airlines changes seating policy for plus-size passengers
The airline company’s new policy starts in 2026 and here’s what you need to know.
The airline company’s new policy starts in 2026 and here’s what you need to know.
Flying for Labor Day? TSA says no cordless hair tools in checked luggage | ChicagoNOW
It's almost Labor Day weekend and if you're heading to the airport you may want to double check your checked bag. TSA just banned cordless hairstyling tools from checked luggage due to fire hazards. However, these tools, which include gas and battery powered models can still be packed in carry-on bags. Travelers who violate the rule can face up to $17,000 in fines.
It's almost Labor Day weekend and if you're heading to the airport you may want to double check your checked bag. TSA just banned cordless hairstyling tools from checked luggage due to fire hazards. However, these tools, which include gas and battery powered models can still be packed in carry-on bags. Travelers who violate the rule can face up to $17,000 in fines.
Starbucks pumpkin spice returns, Southwest refund & Elon Musk sues Apple | Consumer News
Consumer News: Pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks. Southwest updates its refund rules for "customers of size." Elon Musk sues Apple over AI competition. Plus, Keurig Dr. Pepper acquires Peet's Coffee for $18 billion, and Apple plans a new feature to screen scam calls.
Consumer News: Pumpkin spice is back at Starbucks. Southwest updates its refund rules for "customers of size." Elon Musk sues Apple over AI competition. Plus, Keurig Dr. Pepper acquires Peet's Coffee for $18 billion, and Apple plans a new feature to screen scam calls.
A ride on the Goodyear Blimp is up for auction: Here's how to bid
The iconic airship, which took its first flight 100 years ago, has been a regular at major sporting events since flying above the 1955 Rose Bowl.
The iconic airship, which took its first flight 100 years ago, has been a regular at major sporting events since flying above the 1955 Rose Bowl.
TSA just banned these items from checked bags: See the list
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
The new rules on flying involves hair tools, marking the latest change to airport security screenings this year.
Why the world?s most popular destinations are struggling under too many tourists
If you?ve felt like your dream vacation spot was more packed than usual this summer?you?re not imagining it. From the Trevi Fountain to Santorini?s cliffside streets, overtourism is hitting a tipping point, raising questions about safety, sustainability, and whether the experience is even worth it anymore.
If you?ve felt like your dream vacation spot was more packed than usual this summer?you?re not imagining it. From the Trevi Fountain to Santorini?s cliffside streets, overtourism is hitting a tipping point, raising questions about safety, sustainability, and whether the experience is even worth it anymore.
Chicago begins $1.3B O?Hare project, adding 19 gates and thousands of jobs
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on a new $1.3 billion concourse at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, the first major addition to the airport's terminals in more than 30 years.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on a new $1.3 billion concourse at O'Hare International Airport on Monday, the first major addition to the airport's terminals in more than 30 years.
Chicago begins $1.3B O’Hare project, adding 19 gates and thousands of jobs
O'Hare International Airport's new concourse to add 19 gates, new lounges, play area and more in $1.3 billon project.
O'Hare International Airport's new concourse to add 19 gates, new lounges, play area and more in $1.3 billon project.
U.S. advises citizens traveling to Mexico to excercise increased caution
The U.S. State Department has updated it's travel advisory for Mexico to a level 2. This is due to both terrorism crime and kidnappings.
The U.S. State Department has updated it's travel advisory for Mexico to a level 2. This is due to both terrorism crime and kidnappings.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.
The low-cost carrier filed for bankruptcy in November 2024 after failed merger attempts with JetBlue and Frontier.