An airport tradition of years gone by is slowly making its way back to certain locations in the US, following massive changes in air travel security procedures after the terror attacks of Sept. 11. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) in California announced this week it will be introducing guest passes for “non-passengers,” for example. Visitors … Read more
Booking a flight can drain your wallet, but there’s one hack that can save money and reduce travel stress. Smaller, alternative airports typically offer lower fares, have shorter security lines and tend to make for a more laid-back travel experience, Dollar Flight Club reported. These airports, typically located within 30-100 miles of a major hub, … Read more
Americans nationwide are getting ready to travel for the Christmas and holiday season, with many flying to see friends and loved ones. A record 3.1 million travelers were screened by the TSA on the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend — and even more are expected over Christmas. But with crowded airports and packed planes, it’s easy for illness to … Read more
SÃO PAULO (AP) — More than 1.4 million São Paulo residents had no electricity on Thursday after strong winds caused several trees to collapse onto the Brazilian metropolis’ grid the day before. Local authorities said there were no injuries, but almost 400 flights were canceled. People line up at Congonhas Airport after many flights were disrupted due … Read more
Hilary Swank allegedly had a tense encounter with the mother of two terminally ill children at LAX Airport. Jada Bafus, who was taking her sons Mason, 7, and Jack, 4, on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland, claimed that Swank, 51, snapped at her when she mistakenly thought Bafus was taking a picture of the actress’s … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging passengers $45 if they show up at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport or Real ID. The policy will be implemented starting Feb. 1, 2026, following a proposed rule published in the Federal Register that noted a previous amount of $18. After careful … Read more
Don’t dress like a slob this Thanksgiving. That’s according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who made headlines ahead of the holiday with his plea to passengers to “dress a little bit better” and “behave a little bit better” while traveling over the river and through the woods this festive season. Tell that to the millions … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will now charge passengers $18 if they show up at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport or REAL ID. The enforcement comes as TSA launches a “modernized alternative identity verification program” for travelers who do not have a passport or REAL ID. “This modernized program provides … Read more
These boozy flight hubs could take the tedium out of your upcoming travel plans. Layovers can be grueling — especially amid Federal Aviation Administration woes caused by the government shutdown — leading countless travelers toward the nearest airport bar to help take the edge off flying. A study by Upgraded Points found which hub makes … Read more
As the fifth week of the government shutdown comes to a close, a shortage of air traffic controllers has led one major airport to cancel all landings. Thousands of flights have been delayed due to staffing shortages amid the government shutdown — and Orlando International Airport (MCO) came close to canceling all landings. The Federal … Read more
Mind the gaps! A passenger’s laptop dropped through the passenger cabin into the cargo bay, forcing a United Airlines flight bound for Rome to return to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. “We have a minor situation here with a passenger who has somehow dropped a laptop that was on … down the sidewall into … Read more
These travel-ready treats are known to fly off the shelves. The eSIM provider Holafly analyzed keyword search volumes both nationwide and by state to determine what are the most popular snacks available in airports. Nationwide, America’s favorite cookie took the top spot. Oreos had 113,380 searches across the country, bringing it to number one. Jack … Read more
LaGuardia’s reputation is soaring. Forbes Travel Guide’s second annual Verified Air Travel Awards revealed the airports and airlines that offer a top-tier experience for passengers — and one of the most notoriously hated airports just took the top spot: New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The Guide gave out 18 awards in categories such as best first- … Read more
Talk about an expensive holiday getaway. The holiday travel season is right around the corner, and the top two destinations people are flocking to for Thanksgiving might surprise you. HotelPlanner, a travel tech company and hotel booking platform, looked at hotel bookings in 2024 and 2025 for Thanksgiving weekend in the five major US cities: Las Vegas, … Read more
If only vacation could last over 100 years. For the first time ever, this time next year, New Yorkers will be able to fly Delta Airlines non-stop to one of the world’s most beautiful and healthiest destinations — Sardinia, Italy. Beginning next summer, will be able to fly non-stop to Sardinia, Italy. NurPhoto via Getty … Read more
Dog owners often face a dilemma before traveling: leave your beloved pet with a sitter or at a kennel? Both require quite some planning and logistics, which can be stressful and time-consuming for fur parents. Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport has sought to streamline the process by opening one of the first on-site hotels at a … Read more
A cyberattack at a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause … Read more
Complaining about NYC’s airports is a local pastime — but how bad are they, really? A new J.D. Power survey found that while overall passenger satisfaction at U.S. and Canadian airports is on the rise, the news here at home is more of a mixed bag. According to the numbers, overall scores have improved significantly — … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added yet another item to its laundry list of things passengers must be cautious about when packing their luggage. While electric toothbrushes are technically allowed on board, the TSA just released “special instructions” for how people can safely pack them to keep their pearly whites clean while away from … Read more