2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade

Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.

Flydubai plane makes emergency landing after co-pilot tries to crash jetliner

An Israel-bound passenger plane had to make an emergency landing after the co-pilot reportedly stabbed the captain in what may have been an attempted “terror attack," officials said.

Smoke diverts Delta flight to Portugal; 4 taken to hospital

A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke was reported in the cabin.

Outdated FAA systems blamed for flight disruptions as officials seek $30B modernization funding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.

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.

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.

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.

Popular South Pacific destination declares HIV emergency as infections surge 12-fold

A popular South Pacific destination has declared a national HIV emergency after infections surged dramatically, with one in 60 adults now living with the virus.

Major airlines adjust flight schedules as jet fuel prices surge

American, United and Southwest Airlines are adjusting flight capacity and schedules as higher jet fuel prices increase operating costs.

3 dead in rare ‘airport malaria’ outbreak near major travel hub

Three people have died and at least four others have contracted malaria in a rare outbreak believed to be linked to infected mosquitoes transported aboard flights to a major airport.

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.

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.

US issues new travel warning over crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for an Southeast Asian destination, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance.

American Airlines passenger accused of undressing, behaving indecently

Law enforcement officers met an American Airlines flight at Miami International Airport after a female passenger allegedly undressed and behaved indecently during the flight.