New passports featuring Trump’s image unveiled by State Department

The State Department is rolling out passports with President Donald Trump’s image prominently featured on the inside cover. Here's what to know.

Summer travel: Shorter, closer trips on the rise
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Summer travel is shaping up a little differently this year. According to the US Travel Association, more Americans are choosing maybe shorter, closer to home trips and focusing on value. Consumer analyst and travel expert Regina Lewis joins Good Day Austin to talk more about it.

Crew member on Norwegian cruise ship falls overboard near Cape Cod

A Norwegian crew member is missing after reportedly being seen falling overboard on security video this weekend off the coast of Massachusetts.

US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.

FAA investigates Southwest near miss after air traffic control sends jets on collision course

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a reported close call between two Southwest Airlines flights at Nashville International Airport after one aircraft was directed into the path of another during a go-around, officials said.

Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt

Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.

$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.

Air Canada suspending flights to JFK over rising jet fuel costs

Air Canada plans to suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport starting June 1 amid an airline industry struggling with high fuel costs and dwindling supplies.

Summer travel forecast: Jet fuel crisis could mean more than just higher fares

Experts say summer travelers should prepare not just for higher prices, but also for fewer flights, “more schedule volatility and fewer low-fare options" if the Iran war continues.

American Airlines says no thanks to United merger

The idea of a merger between American Airlines and United Airlines appears to be going nowhere.

Spirit’s bankruptcy uncertain as jet fuel prices soar

Spirit Airlines is grappling with an increasingly difficult road out of bankruptcy as it faces hurdles dealing with rising jet fuel prices affecting the airline industry.

More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list

America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.

Mount Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers to force fake rescues

Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.

DHS says US may stop processing international travelers at major airports in 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told reporters that the agency could halt customs operations at airports that aren’t complying with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.

Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget

The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.