Late summer travel destinations and deals 2025 | ChicagoNOW
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Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore shares three destinations to consider for late summer plans. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

'Only took one puff': Passenger caught vaping in bathroom of SF-bound flight

Peter Nguyen recorded the Aug. 4 encounter between himself and a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco International Airport. He claimed he only took one hit of his vape.

US may require visa applicants to post $15K bond to enter country. What we know

The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.

Great Wolf Lodge flash sale offers $84 rooms for one day only

North America’s largest chain of indoor water parks and resorts is offering steep discounts for one day only.

Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.

Consumer prices rise, TSA PreCheck scams & JCPenney stores sold | Business News
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Business News: Consumer prices jumped again in June. TSA is warning travelers about new PreCheck cyber scams. More than 119 JCPenney stores are changing ownership nationwide. Plus, European cars are set to ship to the U.S., Microsoft hits $4 trillion valuation, and Starbucks plans to phase out its pickup-only stores.

Matcha shortage, Spirit furloughs pilots & Panera Bread change | Consumer updates
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Consumer Updates: High demand has sparked a global matcha shortage. Spirit Airlines will furlough 270 pilots to boost efficiency, and Panera Bread is ending its in-house bread baking. Plus, exercise may boost brain health as we age, men are being told to lower dating app standards, and Tesla and Samsung sign $16.5 billion chip deal.

American Airlines has canceled hundreds of Chicago flights this August: report

American Airlines is slashing hundreds of flights from Chicago O’Hare International Airport this August, according to reporting from The Arizona Republic.

Carnival Cruise Line’s 'new exclusive destination' opens

Celebration Key, Carnival’s first exclusive destination, is now open in the Bahamas with five themed areas for all ages.

Major TSA security changes ahead: How your next airport experience could look

The TSA may ease restrictions on liquids and other screening rules as Homeland Security signals a shift in post-9/11 airport security measures.

These US airports are the worst to fly out of; see the list

AirHelp created its ranking based on on-time performance, customer opinion and the food and shopping experience.

End of shoes-off policy at U.S. airports delights Chicago travelers
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Customers at Chicago?s airports might finally be able to keep their shoes on at airport security with the TSA ending its 20-year policy. The Department of Homeland Security announced an end to the policy on Tuesday.

TSA ditches shoe-removal rule | ChicagoNOW
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The TSA might be stepping back from its infamous shoe-removal rule ? but not for everyone. We?re breaking down the latest changes, plus what you shouldn?t wear to the airport if you want to breeze through security. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Lines build up at O'Hare Airport as Fourth of July travel gets underway
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If you're hitting the road or heading to the airport you're not alone, millions of people are on the move and its shaping up to be one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.