Airlines could face fines over flight cuts during government shutdown
The FAA is warning major airlines they could face hefty fines for allegedly violating mandated flight reductions during the government…
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TSA introduces $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID
The fee covers a ten-day travel window and flyers will be able to pay it online before arriving at the…
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Holiday travelers face snowstorms and arctic cold
Thanksgiving is Thursday so many Americans are traveling Wednesday, but depending on their routes, weather could be a…
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Travelers without REAL ID could pay $18 to tsa
The TSA proposes an $18 fee for travelers without a REAL ID at airport security…
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November 25 marks the start of the Thanksgiving travel period
AAA projects almost 82 million people will venture at least 50 miles from home. That would beat last year’s…
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FAA ends shutdown-related flight reductions
Thanksgiving is in ten days and travelers already have a reason to be thankful as airlines are resuming their normal schedules in the U.S.…
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Rental car companies see spike in one-way rentals
It comes amid the widespread flight cancellations at major U.S. airports, which is the FAA’s effort to try to counter the effect of air traffic…
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Transportation secretary on government shutdown’s impact on travel
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the government shutdown impacting…
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San Diego International Airport experiences flight delays amid government shutdown
The flight board at the San Diego International Airport showed many delays, and several travelers who have been impacted said they hope to get to…
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Flights delayed as government shutdown hits air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it’s been delaying flights due to air traffic controller shortages. Transportation Secretary Sean…
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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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