AAA: Nearly four million Texans hitting the road for Thanksgiving travel
Starting Wednesday, a near-record number of people will be on the roads for the holidays. Even more will be flying — or at least trying to fly — to their destination.
Starting Wednesday, a near-record number of people will be on the roads for the holidays. Even more will be flying — or at least trying to fly — to their destination.
Texas DPS offers tips for safe travels this Thanksgiving
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement and be on the lookout for drivers failing to wear seat belts, violating the Move Over, Slow Down law, speeding and driving while intoxicated, among other traffic violations.
From Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement and be on the lookout for drivers failing to wear seat belts, violating the Move Over, Slow Down law, speeding and driving while intoxicated, among other traffic violations.
Record throngs of travelers expected to jam into airports over Thanksgiving
The Transportation Security Administration said last week that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.
The Transportation Security Administration said last week that it expects to screen more than 26.8 million passengers and airline crew members between Nov. 22 and Dec. 2. That would be a 4% increase over last year.
TSA says it’s OK to pack a whole cooked turkey in your carry-on luggage
Bringing Thanksgiving dinner to your loved ones? The TSA has got you covered.
Bringing Thanksgiving dinner to your loved ones? The TSA has got you covered.
'Crazed' Thai Smile passenger rips plane's emergency exit door open before takeoff
A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.
A spokesperson for Thai Smile Airways has apologized after a “crazed” passenger, who was reportedly drunk, ripped an emergency exit door open just moments before takeoff.
TSA finds gun-shaped toilet paper roller in bag at Newark Liberty Airport
Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.
Transportation Security Administration agents at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport uncovered a more decorative than deadly item when they checked a passenger's carry-on.
Lawsuit: Southwest pilots streamed video from bathroom cam
A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airline's jets.
A lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by a flight attendant alleges pilots on a 2017 flight had an iPad streaming video from a hidden camera in a bathroom in one of the airline's jets.
Sinkhole opens, swallows part of city bus during rush hour
The front of a city bus is up in the air after a sinkhole opened under it during rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh.
The front of a city bus is up in the air after a sinkhole opened under it during rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh.
Traveler fakes pregnancy to avoid baggage fees, is caught seconds before boarding
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
A travel writer said she went to extreme lengths to avoid paying much-hated baggage fees on a low-cost Australian airline.
The cat’s out of the bag: Airport security stops couple after pet cat sneaks into carry-on luggage
Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.
Airport security stopped a couple flying to New York from London due to a stowaway passenger - their 5-year-old cat Candy Coole had snuck inside their luggage as they were packing for the trip.
Delta Air Lines flight attendant who graduated from 'first class of stewardesses' has died at 103
A woman with a long history with Delta Airlines died at the age of 103. She was a part of the airline's first-ever class of flight attendants.
A woman with a long history with Delta Airlines died at the age of 103. She was a part of the airline's first-ever class of flight attendants.
Air Canada to change greeting to gender inclusive 'everybody,' receives mixed reviews on Twitter
Air Canada has announced the flight crew will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen,” instead opting to use the gender neutral term “everybody.” The companywide language change will soon be adopted by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots.
Air Canada has announced the flight crew will no longer greet passengers as “ladies and gentlemen,” instead opting to use the gender neutral term “everybody.” The companywide language change will soon be adopted by gate agents, flight attendants and pilots.
'Drunk' Spirit Airlines passenger vomits on woman's hair, forces everyone to deplane
Every passenger was forced to deplane to allow the aircraft to be cleaned.
Every passenger was forced to deplane to allow the aircraft to be cleaned.
World War II-era bomber crashes; at least 7 reported dead
A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.
A World War II-era B-17 bomber with 13 people aboard crashed and burned at the Hartford airport after encountering mechanical trouble on takeoff Wednesday, killing seven of them.
Can you fly without a REAL ID? Deadline goes into effect in 1 year — here’s what you need to know
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
After the last phase of the REAL ID-Act goes into effect, beginning Oct. 1, 2020, tens of millions of Americans could be prevented from boarding airplanes because they do not have the proper identification, causing a significant impact on the U.S. economy.
First $1 million raised to build deck park over Interstate 35 near Dallas zoo
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation calls the $1 million mark a major fundraising milestone, but there's still a long way to go. The project will cost an estimated $28 million.
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation calls the $1 million mark a major fundraising milestone, but there's still a long way to go. The project will cost an estimated $28 million.
FAA to review whether airplane seats are too small for safe evacuations
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Current rules say airlines must be able to evacuate passengers within 90 seconds but do not set requirements on seat size. However, with seats getting smaller and passengers getting bigger, there could be safety implications.
Baby on board: Airline introduces child seat map to allow passengers to avoid sitting next to babies
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
The company's child seat map feature during the booking process shows customers the seats where tickets have already been purchased for young children.
‘They literally fried him’: Dog owner blames United Airlines for animal’s alleged heatstroke death
A distraught pet owner believes United Airlines is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, claiming the animal succumbed to heatstroke following a 2017 flight.
A distraught pet owner believes United Airlines is responsible for the death of his beloved dog, claiming the animal succumbed to heatstroke following a 2017 flight.
Tourists issued citations at Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful for 'thermal trespassing'
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for “thermal trespassing” at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.
Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water at the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The tourists have since been tracked down by park rangers and issued mandatory court appearances for “thermal trespassing” at the famous hot spring and are now due in court in two months.