Flight expert breaks down Qantas’ record-setting 22-hour nonstop flight | ChicagoLIVE
How far would you fly without a layover? Going.com’s Katy Nastro discusses Qantas Airlines’ planned 22-hour nonstop route, set to become the world’s longest commercial flight.
How far would you fly without a layover? Going.com’s Katy Nastro discusses Qantas Airlines’ planned 22-hour nonstop route, set to become the world’s longest commercial flight.
TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.
US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.
An embassy issued an advisory about jet ski rentals from operators who are unlicensed and uninsured. Here's what to know.
Soaring travel costs forcing some Americans to change summer vacation plans, survey says
More than half of Americans said the cost of gas and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year, according to a LendingTree survey.
More than half of Americans said the cost of gas and airfare will force them to change their summer travel plans this year, according to a LendingTree survey.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
'I'm a road warrior:' University of Michigan professor flies daily from New York City to campus
How far would you travel for work? University of Michigan professor Susan Miller explains how she lives in New York City but still travels to Ann Arbor everyday to make it to class.
How far would you travel for work? University of Michigan professor Susan Miller explains how she lives in New York City but still travels to Ann Arbor everyday to make it to class.
Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
MIT researchers are exploring a new strategy that may help reduce Lyme disease in a well-known summer travel destination. Here's what they're doing.
Indiana airport officials discuss access plans for potential Chicago Bears stadium
As the Chicago Bears advance plans for a possible move to northwest Indiana, officials from Gary Chicago International Airport discuss transportation access and regional readiness for a new stadium.
As the Chicago Bears advance plans for a possible move to northwest Indiana, officials from Gary Chicago International Airport discuss transportation access and regional readiness for a new stadium.
Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer
So-called flesh-eating bacteria have been detected in one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States — but experts say beachgoers should use caution and care rather than panic about it.
So-called flesh-eating bacteria have been detected in one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States — but experts say beachgoers should use caution and care rather than panic about it.
TSA updates medical marijuana travel guidance for air passengers
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance on traveling with medical marijuana, adding information to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for carry-on and checked baggage.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has updated its guidance on traveling with medical marijuana, adding information to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for carry-on and checked baggage.
Southwest adding 9 new nonstop routes next year, reports say
Southwest is adding new nonstop routes to its schedule next year.
Southwest is adding new nonstop routes to its schedule next year.
State Department issues travel warning ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to exercise increased caution while traveling, citing concerns about terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787 nose gear collapses
Several Lufthansa employees were injured Thursday after the nose landing gear of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport.
Several Lufthansa employees were injured Thursday after the nose landing gear of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport.
College graduate who lost both legs during Carnival shore excursion files lawsuit
A 22-year-old Alabama woman who lost both legs after a catastrophic accident during a Carnival Cruise Line shore excursion in the Bahamas is suing the cruise line and the excursion operators.
A 22-year-old Alabama woman who lost both legs after a catastrophic accident during a Carnival Cruise Line shore excursion in the Bahamas is suing the cruise line and the excursion operators.
CDC study links cosmetic procedures to infections, deaths among traveling patients
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
The CDC warned that cosmetic procedures performed while traveling can lead to serious infections, complications, and even death.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week.
American Airlines suspends several domestic routes
Rising fuel costs are forcing airlines to make tough decisions. American Airlines is temporarily suspending several domestic routes. Here's what to know.
Rising fuel costs are forcing airlines to make tough decisions. American Airlines is temporarily suspending several domestic routes. Here's what to know.
Airline pilots push Congress for air traffic control system upgrades
Hundreds of airline pilots are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, warning that aging air traffic control technology and rising passenger demand are straining the aviation system and raising safety concerns.
Hundreds of airline pilots are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, warning that aging air traffic control technology and rising passenger demand are straining the aviation system and raising safety concerns.
Chicago-bound flyer accused of trying to open plane door, choking passenger on Frontier flight
New court documents reveal what happened during a disturbance aboard a Frontier flight bound for Chicago on Sunday.
New court documents reveal what happened during a disturbance aboard a Frontier flight bound for Chicago on Sunday.
Chicago-bound flight diverted due to unruly passenger
A Frontier flight bound for O'Hare Airport was diverted Sunday because of an unruly passenger.
A Frontier flight bound for O'Hare Airport was diverted Sunday because of an unruly passenger.