REAL ID now required for most to fly within the US
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
Starting Wednesday, people traveling on a domestic flight and using a state-issued ID to get through security are required to have one that meets federal REAL ID requirements.
The REAL ID deadline is here: What to know
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers with no REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a REAL ID, these are the steps to apply.
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers with no REAL ID will be allowed to fly for now, but with probable extra steps. If you still need a REAL ID, these are the steps to apply.
People are choosing the path less traveled for vacations this year, studies show
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Have you heard of "detour destinations?"
Department of Transportation unveils plan to fill hundreds of air traffic controller positions
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
Popular cruises drop island stop amid gang violence: What to know
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
As summer travel quickly approaches, cruise lines are steering clear of a Caribbean island due to safety concerns.
Florida beach ranked best in America again, only U.S. beach in top 50 worldwide
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.
A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it among the best in the world.
Austin airport increasing its parking garage rates
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is increasing the cost for travelers to park their vehicles in its parking garages.
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is increasing the cost for travelers to park their vehicles in its parking garages.
Best US travel destinations this summer, ranked by cost and attractions
A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.
A new WalletHub study ranks the most affordable and fun US metro areas for summer 2025 travel, based on cost, convenience, and variety of attractions.
Taking a summer vacation this year? You'll be in the minority, poll suggests
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
Americans admit in a recent survey that they are having to figure out alternatives to taking a summer getaway due to their finances.
Lost stuffed otter at Atlanta airport sparks nationwide search for owner
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.
Southwest Airlines: All the changes coming ahead of summer travel
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
May 28 is the date to know if you fly with Southwest Airlines. Here’s all the changes coming that day - and it’s not just checked bags and assigned seating.
American Airlines to offer free inflight Wi-Fi
American Airlines plans to roll out free inflight Wi-Fi across most of its fleet starting next year.
American Airlines plans to roll out free inflight Wi-Fi across most of its fleet starting next year.
Here's how airlines may get rid of boarding passes and flight check-ins
The UN’s aviation agency is backing a plan to digitize the passenger experience using facial recognition and a “journey pass," potentially phasing out check-in and boarding passes within a few years.
The UN’s aviation agency is backing a plan to digitize the passenger experience using facial recognition and a “journey pass," potentially phasing out check-in and boarding passes within a few years.
This is the best airline in 2025, according to a new study
A new study compared the 9 largest airlines, plus two regional carriers, across several metrics including delay rates, baggage mishaps, price and comfort.
A new study compared the 9 largest airlines, plus two regional carriers, across several metrics including delay rates, baggage mishaps, price and comfort.
Popular American travel spot closed after hiker's death, huge spike in rescue operations
Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said their closures are also due to dangerously high temperatures.
Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials said their closures are also due to dangerously high temperatures.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
The most powerful passports of 2025: See where the US ranks
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.
Passports in 199 countries and territories were graded based on visa-free travel, taxation of citizens, perceptions, dual citizenship and personal freedoms.
Flight passenger says man deliberately squatted in window seat, ignites social media debate
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.