J.D. Power releases annual ranking for nation’s best airports
J.D. Power has released its annual rankings for the nation’s best airports. Minneapolis-St. Paul International was the top scoring “mega” airport,…
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Yuma locals plan for Labor Day travel
Hotels, car rentals and airplanes tend to be cheaper around this time, leading to crowding in airports and…
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U.S. Dept. of Transportation clears planned partnership between JetBlue and United Airlines
The airlines announced their partnership in May called “Blue Sky.” JetBlue and United said Blue Sky will take flight this…
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Southwest Airlines sets date for ending open seating
The company told CNBC Monday morning the change will start on January 27, 2026. Southwest is also ending its two free checked bags…
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Alaska Airlines experiences IT outage, affecting all its operations
Seattle-Tacoma Airport was packed late on July 20 after Alaska Airlines experienced an IT outage that affected all its…
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TSA to make changes to its shoe screening policy
A senior government official tells NBC News the agency will allow passengers at select airports to keep their shoes on when going through airport…
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JetBlue announces cuts to more flights
On Tuesday, the airline announced a round of cost-cutting measures, including fewer routes to several U.S. states and major metropolitan airports…
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Teen driving deaths jump in the summer months
According to AAA, more than 13,000 people were killed in a crash involving a teenage driver between 2019 and…
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United Airlines updates flight check-in times
United Airlines is narrowing its check-in window for U.S. flights. Effective June 3, United’s check-in cutoff for most U.S. flights will be 45…
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Airline CEO’s write letter to Congress
The airline CEOs wrote a letter to Congress saying, “serious upgrades need to happen now.” The letter notes that a shortage of air traffic…
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TSA says Friday was the third busiest travel day of all time
TSA says it screened more than three million passengers on Friday. The agency expects to screen 18 million passengers at airports nationwide during…
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Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial ideas revealed
Five new designs are under consideration for Queen Elizabeth II’s official memorial site in London,…
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Locals react to using REAL IDs to travel
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers are required to use the REAL ID or any other accepted forms of identification when boarding flights as well as…
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REAL ID required for air travel in U.S. now in effect
According to the Department of Homeland Security, starting Wednesday, certain standard driver’s licenses and other identification cards will no…
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Southwest Airlines to cut down on flights later this year
Southwest Airlines has announced it will be cutting flights in the second half of the year. The scale back comes as the airline will end its open…
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The company said the increase in fees will include the annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit cards. The move is in an effort to…
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Southwest Airlines to end free checked bag policy
Starting May 28, just in time for the busy summer travel season, only Southwest’s most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers…
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How to avoid travel scams when booking your next vacation
When you’re booking a vacation or adjusting those vacation plans, a quick online search for customer service may seem like the best way to get help,…
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Yuma competes for $160 million grant to launch inland spaceport
Local Arizona State Representatives Michele Peña and Tim Dunn from Yuma support this collaboration and encourage its selection, and the City of Yuma…
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Traffic restrictions on Avenue 8E spark frustration among locals
With an increase in traffic in recent months, the City of Yuma has implemented several changes aimed at improving traffic flow and safety, but some…
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