The opening of the new People Mover train at Los Angeles International Airport has been pushed back — yet again — from October to sometime January. The 2.25-mile automated train, which would move people in between terminals, was actually supposed to open back in 2023. It’s part of a $3.3 billion project that includes transportation … Read more
Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities and an easier time passing through security checkpoints, it may pose a snag when it comes to … Read more
Passengers at San Diego International Airport faced long lines and crowded terminals Tuesday morning as a technical issue slowed the ticketing process. An airport spokesperson confirmed that the airport remains open and flights are still arriving and departing despite the delays. Around 8:30 a.m., the airport posted an update on social media advising travelers to … Read more
He got snapped on the wrist. An Italian man is being probed for carrying a crocodile head in his luggage — and could face jail time. After the brazen passenger, who arrived at Sandro Pertini airport in Caselle Torinese, Turin, had his bags checked, police officials came across the dead reptile. The head, which had … Read more
Major airports across California and the US were hit with severe delays on Friday morning. San Francisco International Airport saw average delays of 45 minutes due to low clouds, according to the FAA. Departures at San Diego International Airport were delayed by nearly an hour due to wind. Sign up for the California Morning Report … Read more
Frantically dumping out your forgotten water bottle at airport security may soon be a thing of the past. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) might be axing the rule for certain travelers as airport technology continues to update. According to ABC and CBS, some travelers will see new 3-D CT scanners — which may be able … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security and enter secure areas to greet arriving passengers or say goodbye to departing loved ones at the gate at some US airports. Under the program, eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets can pass … Read more
Airlines scrambled Wednesday to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems experienced by the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system that has forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights. Delays continued for a second day Wednesday, rippling across 15 U.K. airports and beyond as airlines and airports worked to clear a huge … Read more
Labor Day is upon us, marking one of the year’s busiest weekends for air travel, and while many will be taking to the friendly skies, not everyone will get where they’re going on time. To help travelers plan and pad their time accordingly, a new ranking reveals which airlines and airports are the biggest culprits … Read more
Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify revenue streams. The airline, which has been working to shed its low-cost image and boost ancillary revenue through assigned seating, extra-legroom seats and other product enhancements, said it would partner with JPMorgan … Read more
Now departon from Nashville! Dolly Parton lovers are demanding Nashville International Airport be renamed after the country music queen following her death — with a year-old petition gaining thousands of signatures in mere hours as the likes of Sheryl Crow threw their weight behind it. The Change.org petition — “Rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly … Read more
Travelers heading in and out of California’s favorite desert playground are in for a serious upgrade. Palm Springs International Airport is rolling out a massive $2.2 billion modernization blitz that could stretch through 2036, and potentially double its gate count while preserving its iconic mid-century modern charm. With a surge of vacationers and Coachella-bound crowds, … Read more
For a flight with less than half an hour in the air, United Airlines’ revived California route comes with a sky-high price tag: $200. The airline brought back daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bakersfield’s Meadows Field on Aug. 11, per InsideFlyer. The route gives travelers a way to avoid the notoriously … Read more
The cost of airfare is out of this world. Airline fares have skyrocketed 2.2% just from last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, prices were up a whopping 26% in June just from the previous year. The price hikes can be attributed to a few factors: rising fuel costs from … Read more
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport will install Islamic foot wash stations inside bathrooms at the facility, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The project was officially registered with Texas regulators on July 31, according to documents detailing the project. The installation of the Wudu ablution stations is expected to be complete by the end … Read more
Travelers at San Francisco International Airport frustrated by flight delays will finally see some relief after the federal government signed off on new regulations that will allow for more frequent plane landings. The Federal Aviation Administration said that arrivals into SFO should rise from 36 planes per hour to 40 per hour by Aug. 12, … Read more
Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small jet starting around $14 million … Read more
A passenger’s recent trek from Dallas to New York spiraled into a total travel disaster, with the traveler documenting the agonizing hours of his frustrating experience in a viral video that has struck a major nerve with fed-up flyers. “POV: you flew with American Airlines” was the caption of Tyler Jackowski’s viral TikTok, explaining his … Read more
Houston, we have a problem. Delta Air Lines has just axed nonstop flights from three major US cities after placing a pause on the routes back in June due to fuel costs and other increasing expenses. The temporary move quickly became permanent as the company confirmed to The Points Guy on Monday that the flights … Read more
Las Vegas travelers hit an unexpected jackpot over the weekend — up to $2,500 just to go absolutely nowhere. Brutal desert heat threw Harry Reid International Airport into chaos, delaying thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to plead with dozens of flyers at a time to surrender their seats because fully loaded planes were too … Read more