TSA to end REAL ID grace period; $45 fee starts in February
The TSA is ending its grace period for the REAL ID requirement, and beginning in February, travelers without a compliant ID will be charged a $45 fee and subject to the Confirm.ID verification system, which can cause delays up to 30 minutes.
I-17 flex lanes open to ease Thanksgiving traffic for Arizona drivers
As nearly 82 million Americans begin Thanksgiving travel, Arizona is utilizing its 8-mile I-17 flex lane system between Black Canyon City and Sunset Point to ease congestion.
Amid record holiday travel, U.S. official urges flyers to dress better
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged holiday air travelers to practice civility and "dress a little better" during what the FAA projects will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years.
NTSB releases first report into UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14
The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.
Two storms loom over busy Thanksgiving Week, potentially impacting millions of travelers
Two storms loom over next week's Thanksgiving holiday with the potential to cause delays during the busiest travel period of the year.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut engines mid-flight gets no prison time
“Pilots are not perfect. They are human," U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio said. “They are people and all people need help sometimes."
The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list
A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.
FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.
Annual report reveals cities with best, worst commutes for 2025
Americans spent more time stuck in traffic in 2024 than ever before, losing an average of 63 hours to congestion, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2025 Urban Mobility Report.
Jet lands safely at Luke AFB after landing gear 'anomaly'
A contracted Mirage F1 fighter jet landed safely at Luke Air Force Base on Thursday night after its pilot reported a "landing gear anomaly."
FAA holds flight cuts at 6% as controllers return to work
Following the end of the government shutdown, the FAA announced that flight cuts will remain at 6% due to the return of air traffic controllers, easing recent travel disruptions and leading to improvements like fewer delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Traffic wrecks, congestion fuel push for interchange improvements
The heavy traffic at the U.S. 60 / Loop 303 interchange in the West Valley has led to safety concerns, including accidents.