The top 10 most-visited US national parks and memorials
Nearly 312 million people visited national parks and memorials last year, up more than 5% over 2021. Despite the increase, the visitor counts still trail pre-pandemic levels.
Nearly 312 million people visited national parks and memorials last year, up more than 5% over 2021. Despite the increase, the visitor counts still trail pre-pandemic levels.
Southwest buys more deicing trucks after December fiasco
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Southwest said it is buying more deicing trucks and lining up additional deicing pads at key airports and buying more engine covers and heaters to avoid a repeat.
Is turbulence happening more often?
Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.
Experts say climate change could be playing a part in the frequency of turbulence and could also make it more common on flights in the future.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
The American Airlines plane was inspected before continuing on.
Predators targeting women staying at popular hotel chains in horrifying crime trend: report
Holiday Inn Express and Hilton are among the hotels where predators have obtained female guests' hotel key cards without proof of ID.
Holiday Inn Express and Hilton are among the hotels where predators have obtained female guests' hotel key cards without proof of ID.
FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings
The FAA has outfitted 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.
The FAA has outfitted 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.
Survivors of deadly Mexico kidnapping returned to US
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
Officials say the American group was on a road trip to Mexico for one of them to get cosmetic surgery and they got caught in a drug cartel shootout. Two others were killed.
Airline dashboard aims to help families with kids avoid junk fees
It can cost travelers a pretty penny to buy an airline ticket, and that cost is even higher for those with a large family, and that does not even account for the possibility of paying more to sit next to young children within the family. Federal transportation officials say this is a reality many parents are already facing, and there is a new tool that aims to help these parents. Reporter Jackie Ibanez has more.
It can cost travelers a pretty penny to buy an airline ticket, and that cost is even higher for those with a large family, and that does not even account for the possibility of paying more to sit next to young children within the family. Federal transportation officials say this is a reality many parents are already facing, and there is a new tool that aims to help these parents. Reporter Jackie Ibanez has more.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Comedian Mike Epps could face charges for bringing loaded gun into Indiana airport
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
The 52-year-old Epps told the officer he was in town from Los Angeles for a show at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Carnival believes cruise passenger died from 'medical condition'
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
The female passenger died onboard the Carnival Sunshine over the weekend.
US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines in $3.8B merger
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.
Man on LA-Boston flight tried stabbing flight attendant: DOJ
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
A man was arrested after he allegedly trying to stab a United Airlines flight attendant in the neck and attempted to open an emergency exit door midflight from LAX to Boston.
2 missing Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 alive, official says
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
Shortly after entering Mexico, the group was caught in the crossfire of rival cartel groups. A video showed them being loaded into the back of a pickup truck by gunmen.
4 Americans shot at, kidnapped in northern Mexico: FBI
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.
Four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros, the FBI said.
FAA investigating after 2 United planes touch at Boston airport
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
United Airlines Flight 515 was being pushed back from the gate by a tow tug when its right wing struck the tail of United Airlines Flight 267 parked at a neighboring gate around 8:30 a.m.
FBI investigating death of woman onboard Carnival cruise ship
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.
The company said the deceased guest and her husband were debarked in Nassau, Bahamas.
Southwest passengers say plane shook 'like crazy' causing some to vomit
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
The company said bad weather forced pilots to divert and land at a different location.
Here are the world’s best airports for customer experience, according to passengers
Several U.S. airports were recognized in the annual awards, including those with the best staff and easiest to navigate.
Several U.S. airports were recognized in the annual awards, including those with the best staff and easiest to navigate.