Mount Rushmore Memorial to begin major construction project
One of the country's most popular tourist attractions is getting to the core of a multi-million dollar upgrade. The Rapid City Journal reports that major construction projects at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota are scheduled to begin next week. The National Park Service says work will continue through much of 2020.
One of the country's most popular tourist attractions is getting to the core of a multi-million dollar upgrade. The Rapid City Journal reports that major construction projects at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota are scheduled to begin next week. The National Park Service says work will continue through much of 2020.
Counterfeit alcohol, sometimes containing jet fuel, is a growing concern for tourists
The FBI and Dominican authorities are investigating recent tourist deaths, and one theory is that alcohol was the cause of these deaths. The FBI has reportedly taken samples of alcohol for testing, and the hotels where some tourists died have removed alcohol from the minibars in the hotel rooms. But the concerns are growing.
The FBI and Dominican authorities are investigating recent tourist deaths, and one theory is that alcohol was the cause of these deaths. The FBI has reportedly taken samples of alcohol for testing, and the hotels where some tourists died have removed alcohol from the minibars in the hotel rooms. But the concerns are growing.
Travel tips for planning your next vacation
Planning a vacation can be a difficult task for many, especially if you are wanting to go overseas.
Planning a vacation can be a difficult task for many, especially if you are wanting to go overseas.
Road rage fatalities increased 500 percent over 10 years and they're still on the rise, study says
Here’s a look at the major factors that contribute to the increase in road rage incidents as well as some suggestions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road.
Here’s a look at the major factors that contribute to the increase in road rage incidents as well as some suggestions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe on the road.
British Airways cancels ‘nearly 100 percent' of flights as pilots go on strike
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
British Airways said Monday it has canceled almost all its flights for 48 hours, affecting as many as 195,000 travelers, due to a strike by pilots over pay.
American Airlines mechanic allegedly tampered with plane in Miami to delay or cancel flight
An American Airlines employee, allegedly angry over stalled union contract talks with the company, has been accused of disabling the navigation system on a flight slated to take off from Miami over the summer, investigators said Thursday.
An American Airlines employee, allegedly angry over stalled union contract talks with the company, has been accused of disabling the navigation system on a flight slated to take off from Miami over the summer, investigators said Thursday.
FedEx can now get you a passport in just 24-hours
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
The summer is here and FedEx wants to make sure that traveling abroad is easier than ever.
Lyft and Uber to continue service at ABIA
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced that it has reached a temporary, extension, pilot agreement with Lyft and Uber to continue to provide on-demand transportation services for pass...
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has announced that it has reached a temporary, extension, pilot agreement with Lyft and Uber to continue to provide on-demand transportation services for pass...
Pet Hotel soon to come to ABIA
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
You can find pet hotels all over Austin, but what about the airport? It will soon be a reality, making things a lot more convenient.
Plane skids off taxiway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Nobody was hurt after a United Airlines jet carrying 167 passengers and a six person crew slipped off the taxiway after landing in Houston.
Nobody was hurt after a United Airlines jet carrying 167 passengers and a six person crew slipped off the taxiway after landing in Houston.
A busy Monday at ABIA as visitors bid farewell to SXSW
A mass exodus of South by Southwesters at ABIA Monday, the airport expected to nearly double the amount of passengers they usually see.
A mass exodus of South by Southwesters at ABIA Monday, the airport expected to nearly double the amount of passengers they usually see.
Lyft becomes first ridesharing operator at Austin's airport
Lyft has become the first and only Transportation Network Company permitted to operate as a ridesharing operator at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Lyft has become the first and only Transportation Network Company permitted to operate as a ridesharing operator at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
*Update* Officials say suspicious package at ABIA was false alarm
Officials say a suspicious package at ABIA was a false alarm. The all clear was given at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say the package contained computer parts.
Officials say a suspicious package at ABIA was a false alarm. The all clear was given at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say the package contained computer parts.
Dense fog causes problems for travelers at ABIA, delayed flights
A foggy morning is still causing problems at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
A foggy morning is still causing problems at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
DPS warns travelers not to cross Mexican border this Spring Break
It's still cold outside but signs of warmer weather are on the horizon and that means it's almost time for spring break.
It's still cold outside but signs of warmer weather are on the horizon and that means it's almost time for spring break.
Some flights out of ATX to Northeast canceled due to winter storm
Several flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the New York City area, Boston and Philadelphia have been canceled due to the major snow storm in the Northeast.
Several flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the New York City area, Boston and Philadelphia have been canceled due to the major snow storm in the Northeast.