Driving home after Christmas? Here are the best and worst times for holiday travel
When it comes to hitting the road after the holidays, the earlier you can start your big drive, the better.
When it comes to hitting the road after the holidays, the earlier you can start your big drive, the better.
6-year-old flying alone ends up on wrong Spirit Airlines flight
A 6-year-old boy's first time on a plane did not go as expected. The child, named Capser, was headed from Philadelphia to Florida, but his grandmother said that Spirit Airlines put him on the wrong flight.
A 6-year-old boy's first time on a plane did not go as expected. The child, named Capser, was headed from Philadelphia to Florida, but his grandmother said that Spirit Airlines put him on the wrong flight.
Holiday travel 2023: Atlanta's airport sees busiest travel day of the season
From the security checkpoint to airline check-in, travelers have packed up and are heading out for the holidays.
From the security checkpoint to airline check-in, travelers have packed up and are heading out for the holidays.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
Atlanta airport officials say they are ready for the Christmas rush
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, considered the world's busiest airport, has geared up for a surge in travel. Starting today, more than 3.3 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the next 11 days.
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, considered the world's busiest airport, has geared up for a surge in travel. Starting today, more than 3.3 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the next 11 days.
TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free
Kirsty Leanne, 30, received hate online for sharing her 'plus-sized' travel tips
Kirsty Leanne, 30, received hate online for sharing her 'plus-sized' travel tips
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
Southwest Airlines reaches $140 million settlement for December 2022 flight-canceling meltdown
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Southwest Airlines is paying a $35 million fine as part of a $140 million settlement with the government over a meltdown last holiday season.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
14 airport workers accused of stealing from checked luggage, Spanish police say
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
Another 20 airport employees are under investigation in the same case.
Complaints from travelers about US airlines soars to record pace in 2023
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
Travelers experienced headaches with airlines this year, and here are some of the top grievances they expressed based on a new report.
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to 'passengers of size' for free
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
A plus-sized travel expert and TikToker says, 'I hope to see more airlines implement customer-of-size policies.'
Expansion of Atlanta airport’s smallest concourse to get $1.3B upgrade starting this week
Right now, Concourse D is only two-thirds the size of the other facilities that house airline gates.
Right now, Concourse D is only two-thirds the size of the other facilities that house airline gates.
Wonka-inspired hotel stay is up for grabs, see how you can book a room full of chocolate and candy
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
There are "little surprises around every corner," the iconic Willy Wonka once said.
Plane crash claims pilot's life in Arizona after reporting engine trouble
A tragic plane crash in Arizona claimed the life of a pilot after the aircraft went down, prompting a response from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.
A tragic plane crash in Arizona claimed the life of a pilot after the aircraft went down, prompting a response from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.
Holiday crowds at airports and on the roads expected to be even bigger than last year
Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.
Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.
Man arrested after claiming girlfriend had bomb during argument on flight out of Orlando, officials say
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
A man from Rhode Island was arrested after claiming his girlfriend had a bomb while on a flight out of Orlando, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
US announces visa bans to Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Joseph Emerson, off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, indicted for allegedly trying to shut down plane's engines
A grand jury indicted an off-duty pilot on dozens of counts on Tuesday after he allegedly tried turning off the engines midair on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco in October.
A grand jury indicted an off-duty pilot on dozens of counts on Tuesday after he allegedly tried turning off the engines midair on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to San Francisco in October.