Venomous scorpion secretly lives with family for a week after stowing away in their luggage
This might be one of the most memorable souvenirs ever.
Boeing employees mocked FAA, discussed concealing 737 Max simulator issues in internal docs
A batch of emails and text messages show Boeing employees questioned the safety of the now-grounded 737 Max, called the aircraft a “joke” and talked about how they concealed problems from regulators.
Trump administration considering dramatic expansion of travel ban
The White House is considering dramatically expanding its much-litigated travel ban to additional countries amid a renewed election-year focus on immigration by President Trump.
JetBlue flights now serve wine in a can
The craft beer trend is giving aluminum some newfound respect so why not wine in a can, too? And on a plane!
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran's capital, killing all 176 on board
The plane carried 167 passengers and nine crew members from different nations.
US announces travel alert for Israel, Palestinian territories
A statement from the U.S. Embassy in Israel urged Americans to "take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, as security incidents, including rocket fire, often take place without warning."
Woman who fell off camel suing TripAdvisor for failing to make sure the tour was safe
A woman who fell off a camel in Morocco is suing TripAdvisor for allegedly failing to make sure the tour was safe.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Girl, 6, saved the day on flight after noticing mom had stroke during takeoff
A 6-year-old girl saved her mother's life after she realized the woman was having a stroke on a plane.
Remains of 6 people found after Hawaii tour helicopter crash
HONOLULU (AP) — The remains of six people have been found after a helicopter on a tour of one of the most rugged and remote coastlines in Hawaii crashed at the top of a mountain on the island of Kauai, authorities said.
Flights resume at O’Hare, Midway after dense fog grounds aircraft on Christmas Eve
Flights resumed at Chicago airports on Christmas Eve after they were briefly grounded for dense and freezing fog.
Boeing ousts its CEO Dennis Muilenburg after two deadly 737 Max crashes
Boeing ousted CEO Dennis Muilenburg on Monday with no end in sight to the crisis that has engulfed the vaunted American aircraft manufacturer since the crash of two of its 737 Max airliners.
American Airlines becomes second carrier to offer non-binary gender option
American Airlines became the second carrier to offer customers a non-binary gender option when booking flights, joining United Airlines which began doing the same in March.
Travelers caught with weed in Chicago airports won't be busted, police say
Even though marijuana will still be illegal under federal law — and it’s illegal to carry across state lines — authorities have no intention of arresting people caught with the drug at Chicago airports, officials said Friday.
5 million travelers expected to pass through Chicago airports over the holidays
Airlines estimate 5 million people will pass through both airports, more than a 2% increase from last year, the Chicago Department of Transportation said.
Get paid $5,000 to live like royalty in a Scottish castle while sipping bottomless coffee for a week
Gevalia Kaffe looking for a queen to sip coffee all day and rule over a Scottish castle.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Scorpion stings United Airlines passenger on flight from San Francisco to Atlanta
The passenger on Flight 1554 told TMZ that she felt stinging on her leg and when she went to the restroom, a scorpion fell out of her pant leg. Flight attendants were able to trap the arachnid, the passenger told TMZ.
20 more women come forward in lawsuit alleging rape, sexual assault while using Lyft
Twenty more women are suing Lyft, alleging that they were raped or sexually assaulted by drivers while using the service, adding to a slew of legal complaints against the company from passengers who say they were targeted by drivers.
Holiday Staycations 2019: Family fun around Chicagoland this month
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore has curated some festive Chicago itineraries that will help you build a weekend of holiday fun, whether you're taking the kids or going with friends.