Airplane's emergency slide falls into Chicago backyard, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
An investigation is underway after an airplane's emergency evacuation slide fell into the backyard of a home near O'Hare International Airport on Monday.
Miami TSA officers busted allegedly stealing from flyers during airport screenings
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
The three TSA officers were arrested after the thefts were revealed on video surveillance, police said.
Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
North Carolina resident 'interrogated' at airport after using popular travel hack, father says
Skip lagging, also known as hidden city ticketing or point beyond ticketing, is used to save costs on a direct flight.
Skip lagging, also known as hidden city ticketing or point beyond ticketing, is used to save costs on a direct flight.
TSA stopped 49 firearms at Chicago airports in first half of 2023
TSA officials intercepted 49 firearms at airport security checkpoints in Chicago as of June 30, according to an agency news release.
TSA officials intercepted 49 firearms at airport security checkpoints in Chicago as of June 30, according to an agency news release.
Illinois tourism soars as record hotel revenue signals post-pandemic recovery, officials say
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything", and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Health tips to consider when packing for your vacation
Sylvia Morris breaks down helpful travel tips for those looking to stay healthy while exploring the world this summer.
Sylvia Morris breaks down helpful travel tips for those looking to stay healthy while exploring the world this summer.
Chicago-Rockford Metra service to be restored
A new partnership is looking to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford.
A new partnership is looking to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford.
Chicago-Rockford Metra service to be restored
The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program will fund the $275 million project to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford. The route should be back up and running in 2027.
The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program will fund the $275 million project to restore Metra service between Chicago and Rockford. The route should be back up and running in 2027.
Severe weather threatens holiday return flights
A record number of travelers are making their way home as the 4th of July holiday wraps up. Since Thursday, an average of 2.7 million passed through airport security checkpoints each day. Storms in several parts of the country may upend travel plans.
A record number of travelers are making their way home as the 4th of July holiday wraps up. Since Thursday, an average of 2.7 million passed through airport security checkpoints each day. Storms in several parts of the country may upend travel plans.
Woman disrupts flight in meltdown over 'not real' passenger: 'I'm getting the f--k off'
The bizarre and profanity-laced incident was filmed by fellow passengers as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
The bizarre and profanity-laced incident was filmed by fellow passengers as the flight was preparing to depart Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
July 4th travel woes stack up across the country
Tons of Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July holiday and many are in for quite the headache.
Tons of Americans are traveling for the Fourth of July holiday and many are in for quite the headache.
Current US passport wait time creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
The U.S. passport agency is flooded with a record-busting 500,000 applications a week -- while still dealing with pandemic-related staffing shortages.
The U.S. passport agency is flooded with a record-busting 500,000 applications a week -- while still dealing with pandemic-related staffing shortages.
5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.
Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports.
American Airlines passenger gets plane to himself after 18-hour delay: ‘It was an insane experience’
A North Carolina man's patience at the airport paid off in a big way.
A North Carolina man's patience at the airport paid off in a big way.
Chicago's O'Hare Airport experiences ground stops, delays, cancelations due to storms
Strong storms in the area Thursday afternoon caused a Ground Stop at Chicago?s O'Hare International Airport. It lasted for about an hour, but before that there was already an influx of canceled and delayed flights.
Strong storms in the area Thursday afternoon caused a Ground Stop at Chicago?s O'Hare International Airport. It lasted for about an hour, but before that there was already an influx of canceled and delayed flights.
Video shows man propose mid-flight with the help of fellow passengers: 'I just went with it'
Thanks to a spur-of-the-moment idea and a lot of help from fellow passengers, Darian Brinkley pulled off a sweet surprise from 30,000 feet up.
Thanks to a spur-of-the-moment idea and a lot of help from fellow passengers, Darian Brinkley pulled off a sweet surprise from 30,000 feet up.
Storms cause ground stop, flight delays, cancelations at O'Hare ahead of holiday weekend
Strong storms in the area Thursday afternoon caused a Ground Stop at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport. It lasted for about an hour, but before that there was already an influx of canceled and delayed flights.
Strong storms in the area Thursday afternoon caused a Ground Stop at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport. It lasted for about an hour, but before that there was already an influx of canceled and delayed flights.
Chicago airports prepare for 4th of July weekend
Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for holiday weekend travelers at Chicago airports and nation-wide. TSA was at O'Hare Thursday to tell travelers what to expect this weekend.
Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for holiday weekend travelers at Chicago airports and nation-wide. TSA was at O'Hare Thursday to tell travelers what to expect this weekend.