Here are North America's best airline rewards programs, according to new ranking

Airline loyalty programs and credit cards are used by tens of millions of Americans every year to book vacations and travel for the holidays, but which ones provide the most value?

How 9/11 transformed air travel: TSA, security measures, and fees explained

The September 11th attacks profoundly changed air travel. Prior to 2001, security protocols were less stringent, allowing friends and family to accompany passengers to the gate. Post-9/11, significant changes were introduced

When Is the best time to book flights for the holidays?

Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.

Delta planes collide on taxiways at Atlanta airport
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A collision has been reported between two Delta Air Lines planes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Feds open investigation into major airlines over popular rewards programs

Federal transportation officials have launched an investigation into rewards programs at the four largest airlines over "potential unfair, deceptive, or anticompetitive practices."

Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting

Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.

Hotel strikes: See list of the US hotels impacted

Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.

A cruise set to sail the world for 3 years has been stuck in Northern Ireland for 3 months

Travelers waiting to take a cruise around the world have been waiting for months to depart, but several passengers have made the most of their unexpected downtime in other ways.

Hotel workers strike across major US cities. What it means for guests

Approximately 10,000 hotel workers, represented by the UNITE HERE union, went on strike at 24 hotels across eight U.S. cities, including Honolulu, Boston, and San Francisco.

These states are in desperate need of a vacation, study finds

Icelandair analyzed which states are in most need of a vacation. New Yorkers, spoiler alert, you may want to start packing.

Gas prices are down ahead of Labor Day travel
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If you're driving to your destination on Labor Day, gas prices are 90 cents cheaper than this time last year. The price of a gallon of gas in Arizona is $3.45 a gallon. It's a penny more in Maricopa County. GasBuddy on Thursday morning revealed at least one station, an ARCO in west Phoenix, where gas was below $3. If you're heading north to escape the heat, gas prices in Flagstaff are $3.57 a gallon. Experts say lower demand and a quiet hurricane season are keeping oil prices down.

Grand Canyon lodge closures ruin travel plans made months in advance

A water main break on the Transcanyon Waterline forced officials to cancel overnight stays at El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge, Maswik Lodge and Phantom Ranch beginning on Aug. 29. Some travelers had planned stays months in advance.

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

Breaks in main water pipeline for Grand Canyon prompt shutdown of overnight hotel stays

Visitors won't be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the main pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.