TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
Summer travel season will be 'one for the record books,' AAA says
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.
This Memorial Day weekend is expected to be the third-busiest since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel. Here are the best and worst times to travel.
Yosemite National Park closes several campgrounds amid flooding forecast
After months of record snowmelt, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the forecast of flooding.
After months of record snowmelt, Yosemite National Park officials announced they would close several campgrounds Monday due to the forecast of flooding.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote in favor of strike
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
Airline workers can't legally strike unless mediators decide further negotiations are pointless. Even then, the president and Congress can block a strike.
United pilots to picket at 10 US airports as airline unions press for higher pay
The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay.
The peak summer travel season is almost here, and pilots are stepping up their pressure on major airlines for new contracts that will include higher pay.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize potential strike
The pilots union for Southwest Airlines says its members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. Here's what that could mean during the busy summer travel season.
The pilots union for Southwest Airlines says its members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. Here's what that could mean during the busy summer travel season.
Lyft rolls out feature to make airport pickups faster
The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.
The new Lyft feature will track the rider as they walk through the airport and then match them with a driver as they get closer to the pickup spot. Here's where it's rolling out first.
Airline satisfaction falls for the second consecutive year
Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
Airlines have gained record revenues over the last two quarters due to a combination of soaring demand, limited supply and surging airfares. Passengers, on the other hand, are far from satisfied, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.
Airfare from US to international destinations surges to highest level in 5 years
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Trips to highly sought-after destinations increased by more than $300 per ticket compared with last summer, according to recent data from travel app Hopper. Here's why.
Man arrested after hidden camera found in Royal Caribbean cruise ship bathroom: FBI
A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors.
A cruise passenger was arrested last week after FBI officials say he installed a hidden camera in a public bathroom of a Royal Caribbean ship and recorded more than 150 people, including at least 40 minors.
22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Summer travel: FAA activates more direct routes to cut down on delays
The FAA says the new routes will save 40,000 miles of travel time annually.
The FAA says the new routes will save 40,000 miles of travel time annually.
AI life hacks: How travelers are using ChatGPT to plan trips on a budget
A TikToker mapped out a two-week trip to Europe with the generative AI tool, but others urge caution.
A TikToker mapped out a two-week trip to Europe with the generative AI tool, but others urge caution.
Airbnb renews push for renting single rooms costing average of $67 per night
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
The company said Wednesday that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner.
Airlines - not weather - blamed for rising flight cancellations, new report finds
Airlines are to blame for the recent post-pandemic surge in flight cancellations, according to findings from a new government report.
Airlines are to blame for the recent post-pandemic surge in flight cancellations, according to findings from a new government report.
UT Arlington receives $10 million grant to develop energy-efficient roads
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
UTA is the lead university with four others in this research with advanced materials. The work will lower the cost of road construction and use concrete in ways no one has ever imagined.
After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer
Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
Most U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
Australian authorities make arrests following in-flight brawl
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Australian authorities reportedly charged several people in connection to purported confrontations on a recent flight.
Bird strike forces American flight to return to airport after takeoff
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.
The plane returned to the airport shortly after takeoff.