Potentially record-breaking holiday travel season off to a smooth start
The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
FAA opens military airspace to accommodate holiday travel rush
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened military airspace across the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico to ease pressure on commercial airline routes for the festive period, and so far delays have been kept to a minimum despite heavy downpours from a storm slamming the West Coast.
NYC Christmas travel guide: 2023 AAA forecast
As the 2023 holiday travel period nears, here's what to know about the busiest travel days around Christmas, best times to avoid traffic and what to expect at airports.
‘Plus-sized’ woman is criticized for sharing her travel tips on how to snag plane seats for free
Kirsty Leanne, 30, received hate online for sharing her 'plus-sized' travel tips
Southwest Airlines fined $140M over 2022 holdiay travel disaster
Southwest Airlines is paying $140 million to settle a government investigation over a meltdown last holiday season that led to thousands of canceled flights.
Wait for US passports is finally back to pre-pandemic processing times
Earlier this year, a surge in overseas travel caused processing times between 10 to 13 weeks.
‘Uber of flying’: Private plane trips are here – and flights cost from $102
The airline allows passengers to create an itinerary and choose an aircraft type to fit their budget.
Planes narrowly avoid collision on runway in Colorado after pilot's last-second maneuver: video
A quickly thinking airplane captain narrowly avoided a head-on crash at an airport in Colorado last year after unclear communication between two aircraft and the traffic control center.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
The world's top city destinations of 2023, including 2 US locations
Paris is the world’s most attractive city destination, according to Euromonitor International. Here are the other destinations that made the list.
'A Christmas Story' house gets new owner amid the holiday season
A Christmas Story House & Museum now has a new owner: Cleveland, Ohio, native Josh Dickerson. The house from the movie now operates as a bed and breakfast.
Hackers target travelers using third-party booking agency
Within the last several weeks, customers who’ve either checked in for their hotel reservation or were soon to do so reported receiving emails from what appears to be Booking.com’s communication system.
The case for NYC congestion pricing, according to advocates
The congestion pricing plan for New York City is expected to generate $1 billion in revenue for the MTA, they said.
National Parks: These are the free days to visit in 2024
The National Park Service is giving you an early holiday gift: Six days of free national park visits. The service announced the 2024 free entrance days.
Alaska Air acquires Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9B agreement, including debt
Alaska Air Group said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal including debt.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
NYC-area Thanksgiving travel threatened by storm: Forecast for traffic, weather, airports, more
From the best and worse times to drive, to the weather and Amtrak trips, FOX 5 NY has you covered for everything Thanksgiving travel.
Watch: Southwest jet aborts landing in Denver after entering patch of dense fog
A ground stop was issued briefly in Denver due to dense fog, delaying nearly 200 flights, reports FlightAware.
Here are tips for Thanksgiving travelers before enjoying the big holiday meal
More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year.
Weather system predicted to cause delays ahead of busy week for holiday travel
Governor Hochul warned travelers of a Lake Effect Snowstorm in Upstate New York later this week, directing all state agencies from Homeland Security, DOT, to Thruway Authority to be prepared.