Busy holiday weekend travel begins today
O'Hare Airport is braving its busiest day of travel for Memorial Day weekend. Midway Airport is anticipating a busier Friday. About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through O'Hare and Midway between now and Tuesday.
O'Hare Airport is braving its busiest day of travel for Memorial Day weekend. Midway Airport is anticipating a busier Friday. About 1.5 million people are expected to pass through O'Hare and Midway between now and Tuesday.
TSA PreCheck allows teens to accompany parents in security line for free
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
TSA projects 2.6M people to travel on the first day of Memorial Day weekend.
Big crowds expected for the summer travel season -- and expensive prices, too
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019.
Air travel set to exceed pre-pandemic levels during Memorial Day weekend
AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air.
AAA is saying the upcoming weekend could be among the busiest-ever travel periods for the unofficial start of summer by road and by air.
TSA expects busy summer travel season
With Memorial Day being considered the unofficial start to summer, experts say this weekend will serve as a gauge for the next few months of travel.
With Memorial Day being considered the unofficial start to summer, experts say this weekend will serve as a gauge for the next few months of travel.
Saint Regis Hotels opens first Midwest location in downtown Chicago
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
Saint Regis Hotels is celebrating the official opening of its new hotel in downtown Chicago.
I-290 inbound lanes closed at Cicero for shooting investigation
Traffic is being diverted off of the inbound Eisenhower at Cicero for an active shooting investigation. The closure began around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Traffic is being diverted off of the inbound Eisenhower at Cicero for an active shooting investigation. The closure began around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
2 million Illinoisans expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
AAA expects near-record Memorial Day weekend travel numbers on the roads and in the sky
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
The Memorial Day weekend travel blitz is just 10 days away and AAA says to expect near-record numbers on the roads and in the sky.
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
Summer travel season will be 'one for the record books,' AAA says
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.
Yosemite National Park closes several campgrounds amid flooding forecast
After months of record snowmelt, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the forecast of flooding.
After months of record snowmelt, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the forecast of flooding.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Lyft launching pre-order feature at Chicago airports ahead of summer travel season
Lyft is launching an airport pre-order feature at some of the biggest travel hubs across the country this summer, including O'Hare and Midway. The app will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot.
Lyft is launching an airport pre-order feature at some of the biggest travel hubs across the country this summer, including O'Hare and Midway. The app will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot.
Lyft rolls out feature to make airport pickups faster
The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.
The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.
Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Man arrested after hidden camera found in Royal Caribbean cruise ship bathroom: FBI
A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors.
A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors.
Prepare for a whirlwind summer travel season
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore breaks down the latest trends for those looking to get away this summer.
Travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore breaks down the latest trends for those looking to get away this summer.
TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Airline accountability in focus as White House works on regulations to safeguard passengers
In a move to protect passengers, the White House is working on new regulations that would require airlines to pay-up for certain flight delays and cancelations.
In a move to protect passengers, the White House is working on new regulations that would require airlines to pay-up for certain flight delays and cancelations.