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 security as part of a test program.
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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 such as John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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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 2023.
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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 minutes before departure.
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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 controllers and insufficient operations are eroding safety.
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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 the extended holiday weekend.
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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, England.
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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 entering secure federal facilities.
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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 longer meet federal standards for people seeking to fly within the United States, and for access to some federal facilities.
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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 seating model and free checked luggage.
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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 make the cards more valuable to customers.
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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 who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags.
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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, but experts say one simple search can cost you big.
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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 says the project could bring jobs, businesses, and innovation to the area.
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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 locals believe these restrictions may be making things worse.
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Bill to fine drivers who slow down traffic on Arizona interstates
Drivers will be fined $500 for slowing traffic in the left lane on two-lane interstates in Arizona.
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JetBlue to pay a $2 million penalty for delaying flights
The fine, handed down by the Department of Transportation (DOT), is the first of its kind, and comes after federal regulators charged the JetBlue with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes from June 2022 through November 2023.
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Calexico police prepare for Christmas border traffic control
The Calexico Police Department (CPD) say they are ready and have an operational plan in place to avoid holiday road chaos.
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American Airlines temporarily grounds flights nationwide due to technical issue
American Airlines says a “vendor technology issue” was behind a brief outage Tuesday morning that halted its flights on the ground for a few hours.
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TSA expects to screen 40 million people during the holidays
That is a 6.2% increase compared to last year when 37 million people were screened. TSA says it is prepared to handle the busy volumes.
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