Middle East airspace shutdown triggers 10,000 flight cancellations, stranding travelers worldwide
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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.

Southwest ending open seating: Travel expert breaks down the policy shift | ChicagoLIVE
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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.

Americans stranded in Mexico amid unrest
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The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.

United overhauls MileagePlus rewards program with major changes

United Airlines is shaking up its MileagePlus rewards program in a move that benefits credit card holders and leaves other travelers earning fewer miles.

Video shows terrifying moment when avalanche collides with moving train

A passenger on a train traveling through the Swiss Alps captured the harrowing moment when an avalanche crashed into the moving train.

Video gaming lounge opens at Chicago’s Midway Airport

Travelers flying through Midway International Airport now have a new way to pass the time before boarding.

Dog found tied, abandoned at Las Vegas airport; owner arrested at gate

A woman was arrested at Harry Reid International Airport on Feb. 2 after allegedly tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and leaving it.

The cheapest day to fly just changed, and it's not Sunday like everyone thought

Booking flights six months early no longer saves money, as new data shows this day of the week is the cheapest day to book and fly, saving up to 8% on total airfare costs.

Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage

A shocking scene unfolded inside Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Monday when a man was seen pushing over check-in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole.

Chicago airports keep running amid partial government shutdown

Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security funding deadline looms as talks collapse in Washington
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Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security before a midnight deadline, with immigration enforcement disputes driving a partial shutdown that could affect agencies like FEMA and TSA.