DHS funding stalemate nears one month as terror concerns rise and TSA agents work without pay
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding the Department of Homeland Security as the Iran conflict heightens terrorism fears, leaving TSA agents unpaid, airport lines growing, and both parties trading blame over immigration enforcement and ICE.
Why Southwest Airlines is ending O’Hare service
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
Southwest Airlines plans to stop flying out of O’Hare International Airport and instead focus its Chicago operations at Midway. A transportation expert explains how competition with United and American at O’Hare, airline restructuring, and federal concerns about airport congestion could shape flight availability and travel costs in Chicago.
These US cities have the safest, most dangerous streets, annual report finds
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.
Southwest Airlines to end service at O’Hare, shift Chicago flights to Midway
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Southwest Airlines will discontinue service at O'Hare International Airport beginning this summer.
Woman allegedly touches passengers' faces, then punches elderly travelers during Caribbean flight
Ebony Harper faces felony charges after a Frontier flight was diverted to Miami following the mid-air altercation.
Ebony Harper faces felony charges after a Frontier flight was diverted to Miami following the mid-air altercation.
Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.
Spring break travel surge meets TSA slowdown amid government shutdown
Travel expert Katy Nastro shares tips for navigating crowded airports, longer Transportation Security Administration lines, and the tech tools that can help travelers avoid spring break chaos.
Travel expert Katy Nastro shares tips for navigating crowded airports, longer Transportation Security Administration lines, and the tech tools that can help travelers avoid spring break chaos.
TSA security lines: Why some airports are moving passengers through faster
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.
Flying taxis could soon take flight as FAA green-lights tests in 26 states
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Monday that it selected eight proposals for a new pilot program testing new advanced air mobility and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 26 states.
National park death exposes repeated rule violations as tourists take dangerous risks
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
A tourist died late last week after entering a closed, hazardous area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading.
Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.
FAA weighs flight reductions at O’Hare as airlines clash over gates
DePaul professor and aviation expert Joe Schwieterman explains how the FAA stepping in at O’Hare Airport amid a dispute between United Airlines and American Airlines could affect travelers, cancellations, and refunds this summer.
DePaul professor and aviation expert Joe Schwieterman explains how the FAA stepping in at O’Hare Airport amid a dispute between United Airlines and American Airlines could affect travelers, cancellations, and refunds this summer.
FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
FAA considers cutting O’Hare flights amid summer congestion concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet with United and American Airlines to discuss reducing flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer.
Middle East airspace shutdown triggers 10,000 flight cancellations, stranding travelers worldwide
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.
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.
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
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.
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.