Why now is the best time to book holiday air travel

A travel expert said the best time to buy holiday flights on a budget is in the next several weeks.

Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds

A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.

Chicago flight delays, cancelations continue at O'Hare Airport

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is playing catchup after having the worst delays in the country over the weekend.

American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule

American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.

Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins

A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.

Airline tickets dropping from summer highs, report says

Airfare prices surged earlier this summer. However, as we enter "shoulder season," travel website Hopper says prices will drop 25% from peak prices in May.

Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail

Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.

Illinois investing $15 million to support local festivals, tourism

The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.

How the Jetblue, Spirit merger will impact fliers

The chief executives of budget airlines JetBlue and Spirit say their deal will drive down fares for the big four air carriers that dominate the industry. However, one expert says the opposite.

Push to reignite Chicago travel
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Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.

Angry Georgia mom claims airline 'lost my child' in viral TikTok video

The Georgia mom dropped off her 12-year-old daughter at the airport and paid extra to make sure she would be escorted directly to her dad. An hour after the plane landed, she says she got a call from the airline saying her child was missing.