Outdated FAA systems blamed for flight disruptions as officials seek $30B modernization funding
Thousands of flights across the Northeast were delayed or canceled after an equipment failure and a severed fiber-optic cable exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Thousands of flights across the Northeast were delayed or canceled after an equipment failure and a severed fiber-optic cable exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
TSA alert: Your carry-on bag may need to be checked after all
Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.
Travelers hoping to skip baggage claim when they fly by packing everything into their carry-on bags may end up having to check their luggage anyway, thanks to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) new security scanners.
FAA unveils new air traffic control system powered by AI
The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced a new air traffic management system powered by artificial intelligence called "SMART."
The U.S. Department of Transportation has introduced a new air traffic management system powered by artificial intelligence called "SMART."
Northeast flights resuming: all ground stops lifted at EWR, JFK, TEB, LGA and PHL
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover.
Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast
A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.
A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.
These US beaches are home to some of America's most venomous snakes
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Beachgoers may be watching for rip currents, rough surf or even sharks, but snakes aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when heading to the beach.
Ranked: The best & worst airports for 2026, according to JDPower
Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.
Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.
FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
TSA Military Lanes available at 34 airports for service members, veterans, and their families - See where
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.
Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding.
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding.
Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell.
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell.
The FAA on 9/11 and the closing of US airspace for the first time in history
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, put the skills and professionalism of Air Traffic Controllers front and center when the FAA ordered an unprecedented nationwide ground stop for all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace.
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, put the skills and professionalism of Air Traffic Controllers front and center when the FAA ordered an unprecedented nationwide ground stop for all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace.
TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers
Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.
Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions.
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
NTSB investigates deadly Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into a Sunday Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, Florida, that killed five people in a cleaning service van and left five others injured on the ground.
The National Transportation Safety Board is continuing its investigation into a Sunday Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, Florida, that killed five people in a cleaning service van and left five others injured on the ground.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ to open Sept. 29 in Nashville
Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.
Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.
Travel restrictions have been placed on U.S. government employees in the Mexican border city of Nogales, Sonora, according to officials.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
TSA’s new Gateside allows some people past airport security to welcome loved ones sooner
TSA introduced a new program that will allow some people to get past airport security to welcome travelers at the gate.
TSA introduced a new program that will allow some people to get past airport security to welcome travelers at the gate.