Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says

The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.

Eiffel Tower reopens for first time in 9 months

The Eiffel Tower is reopening for the first time in nine months, despite France's new rules aimed at taming COVID-19' fast-spreading delta variant.

Summer travel, economic recovery driving up gas prices

Drivers are facing pricier fill-ups as more people hit the road for work, travel and other activities that the virus pandemic halted. Higher demand for gasoline is running up against lagging supply as the energy industry slowly ramps up after more than a year of production and staff cuts.

Minnesota TSA employee facing charges after taking photos of female travelers

A Transportation Security Administration employee at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is facing charges after taking photos of female travelers.

World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’

Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.

TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend

The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.

Amtrak to spend nearly $8 billion to replace, upgrade dozens of trains

The U.S. national passenger railroad says it is contracting with a unit of Siemens AG of Germany to build the trains at a U.S. factory in California.

Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight

A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.

July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports

Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.

Record number of Texans expected to travel for July 4th weekend

Whether you're planning to hit the road or go to the airport, experts say it will be very busy since more people are comfortable traveling again.

US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed

Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.

Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues

Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.

Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.