Airline passenger attempted to open plane door in mid-air, authorities say

An airline passenger was taken into custody after trying to open a door on a Cathay Pacific flight that departed Boston, officials said.

Southwest reportedly pursuing the launch of its own airport lounge network

Southwest Airlines is reportedly pursuing the launch of its own network of airport lounges as the carrier looks to expand its premium offerings.

Why gifting travel is taking off this holiday season
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Travel pros Pamela Holt and Colleen Kelly share why trip-giving is booming, who it’s perfect for, and top destinations—from Wisconsin’s slopes to Orlando’s attractions—for unforgettable holiday surprises.

Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US

A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.

Royal Caribbean passenger who died was served 33 drinks, according to lawsuit

In a case that could have significant implications for the cruise industry, the family of Michael Virgil, a 35-year-old man who died aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, has filed a lawsuit against the company. 

CDC warns travelers about outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease in 4 countries

U.S. health officials have issued travel advisories for Americans planning trips to certain tropical countries amid outbreaks of an untreatable mosquito-borne disease.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Travelers without Real ID will soon pay $45 fee at TSA checkpoints as deadline nears

Travelers who show up at the airport without a Real ID will soon face a higher penalty. TSA originally planned to charge an $18 fee for passengers who needed extra identity verification at security checkpoints, but that cost has now more than doubled to $45.

O’Hare is booming — but it may run out of gates during major renovation | ChicagoLIVE
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Travel is way up at O’Hare, but that growth is creating a big headache. Transportation expert Joseph Schwieterman tells ChicagoLIVE why the airport’s huge terminal rebuild could lead to fewer gates, tighter space, and serious congestion in the years ahead — and what airlines want changed before construction ramps up.

Search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume after more than a decade

Malaysia will restart the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 on Dec. 30, more than ten years after the aircraft vanished during its 2014 flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.

New Southwest policy could cost plus-size travelers more money

Among the handful of changes at Southwest Airlines is a new policy that will force plus-size people to purchase an extra seat in advance.