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.
Hartsfield-Jackson named 'North America's Best Airport' for 2nd year in a row
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Business Traveler Award for "North America's Best Airport" for the second consecutive year.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Business Traveler Award for "North America's Best Airport" for the second consecutive year.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
New regulations pose greatest challenge for tourist flights over national parks, especially Mount Rushmore
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States.
Atlanta airport to launch 5 new daily direct flights to Mexico in 2024
Starting in 2024, travelers will have five new Mexican destinations they can get to daily from the Atlanta airport thanks to a new partnership between Delta and Aeromexico.
Starting in 2024, travelers will have five new Mexican destinations they can get to daily from the Atlanta airport thanks to a new partnership between Delta and Aeromexico.