TSA: More than 10.1M people flew over Fourth of July weekend
The TSA said their agents screened more than 10.1 million people passing through U.S. airports over the Fourth of July weekend.
Amtrak to spend nearly $8 billion to replace, upgrade dozens of trains
The U.S. national passenger railroad says it is contracting with a unit of Siemens AG of Germany to build the trains at a U.S. factory in California.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
US plans to make airlines refund fees if checked bags are delayed
Airlines may be required to refund fees on checked baggage if the bags are delayed. The proposal could take effect by next summer if approved.
'1.5 million people projected': Atlanta's airport ramps up for Fourth of July travel
Experts are predicting that this Fourth of July will be the busiest holiday for travel since before the pandemic.
Airports already busy with Fourth of July travelers
Airports all across the country are starting to feel the impact of the busy Fourth of July travel weekend.
Where are people traveling this summer? Google Trends offers clues
Interest in travel has boomed in the last month, and Google Trends’ latest consumer insight report has the inside scoop on the types of destinations people are seeking out this summer.
Suspect in Florida cop shooting makes 1st Georgia court appearance
A suspect in the shooting of a Florida police officer who was caught in a DeKalb County treehouse will make his first appearance in court Tuesday morning.
TSA sees highest traveler count at airports since March 2020
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened more than 2.1 million flight passengers this weekend, the most since the beginning of the pandemic.
United orders dozens of new planes in plan for post-pandemic growth
United Airlines placed one of the largest orders ever for commercial planes so it can replace aging ones and prepare for growth as the pandemic subsides.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Southwest Airlines blames bad weather, sick employees for weekend cancelations and delays
The airline canceled 600 flights over the weekend and delayed more than 4,000. That’s about 40% of its flights each day from Friday through Sunday.
Average gas price rises to $3.15 a gallon; San Francisco has highest price in nation
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area at $4.33 per gallon. The lowest average is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at $2.63 per gallon.
Flight leaving LAX interrupted after passenger opens door, jumps onto taxiway
A flight leaving LAX was interrupted after an unruly passenger jumped out of the plane and fell on the tarmac.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney's 50th anniversary: An outline of events just announced
‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.
How to salvage a trip after your flight is cancelled
American Airlines canceled 400 flights over the last three days due to staff shortages, and says it will cancel at least 50 flights a day through July.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.